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Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2019 - First Report Managed Care

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Will New Guidance Improve Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions?
08/26/2019

Dean Celia

Dean Celia
The IRS, with input from HHS, expands list of preventive care options for HSA participants with high deductible health plans; our experts offer insights, predict the level of adoption, and address potential downsides.
The IRS, with input from HHS, expands list of preventive care options for HSA participants with high deductible health plans; our experts offer insights, predict the level of adoption, and address potential downsides.
The IRS, with input from HHS,...
08/26/2019
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Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
08/26/2019

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
The June MEDPAC report outlines areas where improvement is needed, emphasizing the importance of Medicare beneficiaries’ access to primary care and increasing incentive for medical students to choose primary care as a career choice.
The June MEDPAC report outlines areas where improvement is needed, emphasizing the importance of Medicare beneficiaries’ access to primary care and increasing incentive for medical students to choose primary care as a career choice.
The June MEDPAC report outlines...
08/26/2019
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Formulary Frontlines®
Innovations in Managing Hemophilia
08/26/2019

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Although hemophilia is designated an orphan disease by the FDA because it affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, it imposes a significant financial and burden on patients, caregivers, and society.
Although hemophilia is designated an orphan disease by the FDA because it affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, it imposes a significant financial and burden on patients, caregivers, and society.
Although hemophilia is...
08/26/2019
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Formulary Frontlines®
Innovations in Managing Hemophilia
08/26/2019

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Although hemophilia is designated an orphan disease by the FDA because it affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, it imposes a significant financial and burden on patients, caregivers, and society.
Although hemophilia is designated an orphan disease by the FDA because it affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, it imposes a significant financial and burden on patients, caregivers, and society.
Although hemophilia is...
08/26/2019
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Managed Care Q&A
Discussing Biosimilars: Barriers and Cost Effectiveness, Part 1
08/26/2019

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Scott Vogel, partner and PBM executive, Confidio, recently spoke about the many challenges biosimilars face coming to market and where the market might be heading.
Scott Vogel, partner and PBM executive, Confidio, recently spoke about the many challenges biosimilars face coming to market and where the market might be heading.
Scott Vogel, partner and PBM...
08/26/2019
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Managed Care Q&A
Discussing Biosimilars: Barriers and Cost Effectiveness, Part 2
08/26/2019

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Sonja Quale, PharmD, chief clinical officer and vice president of informatics, Confidio, recently spoke about the many challenges biosimilars face coming to market and where the market might be heading
Sonja Quale, PharmD, chief clinical officer and vice president of informatics, Confidio, recently spoke about the many challenges biosimilars face coming to market and where the market might be heading
Sonja Quale, PharmD, chief...
08/26/2019
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Conference Insider
PBMI Specialty Rx Forum: Getting the Most from Your Specialty Contract
08/26/2019

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Gregory O Callahan, MBA, consultant, and Brian N Anderson, MBA, principal, both from Milliman, a consulting and actuarial firm, offer expertise on how to maximize the effectiveness of specialty contracts.
Gregory O Callahan, MBA, consultant, and Brian N Anderson, MBA, principal, both from Milliman, a consulting and actuarial firm, offer expertise on how to maximize the effectiveness of specialty contracts.
Gregory O Callahan, MBA,...
08/26/2019
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Conference Insider
Preparing Payers for the New Therapies in the Pipeline
08/26/2019

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Susan Trieu, PharmD, director of enterprise specialty clinical solutions at MedImpact Health Systems, discusses new therapies in the pipeline and what payers should focus on.
Susan Trieu, PharmD, director of enterprise specialty clinical solutions at MedImpact Health Systems, discusses new therapies in the pipeline and what payers should focus on.
Susan Trieu, PharmD, director of...
08/26/2019
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News Connection
CMS to Expand Coverage for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
08/26/2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a plan to expand coverage for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in response to a request from stakeholders.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a plan to expand coverage for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in response to a request from stakeholders.
The Centers for Medicare &...
08/26/2019
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News Connection
Public Charge Rule Change Threatens Coverage for Millions of Children
08/26/2019
In October 2018, the Trump administration proposed rule changes to the criteria immigration officials use to determine whether an immigrant becomes a public charge and a recent study shows that these changes could result in over 8 million...
In October 2018, the Trump administration proposed rule changes to the criteria immigration officials use to determine whether an immigrant becomes a public charge and a recent study shows that these changes could result in over 8 million...
In October 2018, the Trump...
08/26/2019
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Insights

Commentary
ACOs Matter More Than Ever Despite Uneven Growth
08/26/2019

Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer, Health Fidelity

Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer...
Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer, Health Fidelity, discusses the latest trends and policy changes impacting ACOs and reflects on new federal policies, highlighting future opportunities in value-based care.
Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer, Health Fidelity, discusses the latest trends and policy changes impacting ACOs and reflects on new federal policies, highlighting future opportunities in value-based care.
Robin Lloyd, chief commercial...
08/26/2019
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A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
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Adapting to Change: Navigating the New CMS Prior Authorization Guidelines in Health Care
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As the health care industry prepares for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement new guidelines to streamline prior authorization procedures, significant operational changes are on the horizon for health care payers....
As the health care industry prepares for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement new guidelines to streamline prior authorization procedures, significant operational changes are on the horizon for health care payers....
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