Recent coverage of our peer-reviewed research, in the healthcare and mainstream press.
The special issue of The American Journal of Managed Care devoted to policy and economic issues of treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) received coverage in several news outlets this week, including Infectious Disease Special Edition. The specialty healthcare news outlet focused on a group of papers in the issue making the case that treating HCV patients early in their disease would lead to more than $800 million in quality-of-life benefits over 20 years and reduce demand for liver transplants, freeing up 7300 transplants for other patients. For the AJMC special issue, click here.
Leah Lawrence of Medical Economics reported this week on a study by Maeng, et al, of Geisinger Health System that appeared in the February 2016 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care. The study found that an all-or-nothing bundled payment model for diabetes care let primary care physicians focus more on helping patients make better care decisions through a true “system of care.” This payment model measured the share of patients who met all the recommended measures, instead of an average or composite. Researchers found while costs increased at first, over time they dropped, especially on inpatient facility care. To read the full article, click here.
How Can Employers Leverage the DPP to Improve Diabetes Rates?
February 15th 2022On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Jill Hutt, vice president of member services at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health, explains the Coalition’s efforts to reduce diabetes rates through the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
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Balancing Care Access and Fragmentation for Better Outcomes in Veterans With Diabetes
April 22nd 2021The authors of a study in the April 2021 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® discuss the possible reasons behind the link between care fragmentation and hospitalizations in veterans with diabetes, as well as potential opportunities to address disjointed care in the context of the widespread telehealth uptake seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What We’re Reading: ACA Perception; FDA Blood Sugar Warning; AI and Physician Burnout
February 22nd 2024More than half of US adults have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided; many believe artificial intelligence (AI) could be the solution to physician burnout.
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Advancements in Diabetes Technology: Coverage, Challenges, and Pregnancy Considerations
February 15th 2024Expert interviews highlight advancements and challenges in diabetes care technology, including automated insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitors, as well as improvements in insurance coverage.
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