November 7th 2024
Medicaid and CHIP enrollment surged from 71 million in February 2020 to 94 million by April 2023. However, with the pandemic emergency ending in May 2023, states resumed eligibility reviews, initiating a process termed “unwinding.”
Dr Martin Kolb: Addressing IPF Mortality and Costs Through Timely Intervention
August 16th 2024Early intervention for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is crucial due to the high mortality rate, with emerging therapies like nerandomilast showing potential to reduce health care costs by preventing disease progression.
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New Survey Identifies Health Concerns Motivating Voter Choices in Key Demographic
August 14th 2024As the 2024 election approaches, older adults, who comprise more than half of ballots cast, are highly concerned about health care costs, financial scams, and fraud. Concern varies based on gender and political ideology.
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Contributor: The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Maternal Health
August 13th 2024While resources and strategies to combat social determinants of health do exist, effectively leveraging them requires a coordinated approach involving supportive policies, technical assistance, community governance, and sustainable financing.
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Medicare Advantage Program Linked to Higher Inhaler Adherence in Patients With COPD
August 10th 2024Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who were invited to enroll in a program that reduced inhaler costs and provided medication management had higher inhaler adherence; however, there was no significant impact on exacerbations or overall health care spending.
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Hospitals’ Strategies to Reduce Costs and Improve Quality: Survey of Hospital Leaders
Hospitals pursue a broad range of efforts to improve quality, with those participating in bundled payments attempting to reduce postacute care to a greater degree than nonparticipants.
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New Strategic Plan From OXIHER Aims to Bridge Health Equity Gaps in Louisiana
August 7th 2024The Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) is targeting health disparities in Louisiana, focusing on population health management, outcomes research, health careers and equity education, community engagement, and health advocacy and policy.
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Decoding Rebates: Study Highlights Need for Further Research into Drug Pricing, Employer PBM Choices
August 7th 2024In the second part of our interview with John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), he calls for further research into employer choices and the influence of benefit consultants in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and drug rebate landscape.
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Tiara Green: Closing Geographic Disparities With Personalized Health Care
August 7th 2024Accessia Health works with advocacy groups to understand specific needs, such as travel assistance, affordable care, and diagnostic testing, ensuring a personalized and human-centered approach to health equity.
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Dr John M. O'Brien Highlights Critical Role of Rebates in Employer Benefit Choices
August 5th 2024John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, of the National Pharmaceutical Council, discusses his recent study, which sheds light on how important rebates are when choosing benefits for employers and who advises employers on these choices.
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Survey Exposes Pervasive Billing Errors, Aggressive Tactics in US Health Insurance
August 5th 2024Almost half of insured Americans report receiving unexpected medical bills, leading to financial strain and contributing to worsening health outcomes for many patients, The Commonwealth Fund report reveals.
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