Articles by Mari Edlin - Managed Healthcare Executive
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Articles by Mari Edlin

Encourage depression screening for all pregnant women

Meds aren't the only answer
Nov 1, 2009

Physicians must evaluate the use of antidepressant medications based on new guidelines from two gynecological organizations

Cardiometabolic Care Links

Address the risks
Sep 1, 2009

Recognize the interrelated health risks among four prevalent conditions to better manage big-picture treatment goals

Pharma backs its products in new contracting deals

Money where your mouth is
Aug 1, 2009

Outcomes-based contracting enables risk sharing between plans and manufacturers while also allowing better patient adherence to regimens

No free lunch in Singapore

Jul 1, 2009

This island state covers all and still only spends 3.7% of GDP on healthcare. Personal responsibility and friendly competition keep the market on track.

Gender-based premiums eyed in individual market

Women don't want to pay more
Jul 1, 2009

Advocates argue against gender rating while industry offers mixed ideas on how to underwrite women in the individual market.

Thriving MTM programs target outreach, coordinate care

Gear up for 2010 changes
Jul 1, 2009

MTM changes for Part D include more lenient eligibility requirements and targeted medication reviews to assess utilization patterns

Pharmacy benefit has practical advantages for specialty drugs

You'll get real-time data
Jun 1, 2009

Utilization management will play a larger role, and a separate benefit will emerge specifically to manage high-cost specialty drugs

Benefits for same-sex partners debated

May 15, 2009

Federal government lags when it comes to domestic partners' equal treatment in benefit, but states make progress.

MCOs make their mark on value-based design

It's the hot ticket
May 1, 2009

Reduced copays encourage patient compliance with drug regimens, but broader tagets are needed

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