Mari Edlin

Mari Edlin is a frequent contributor to Managed Healthcare Executive. She is based in Mill Valley, California.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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