Dr. Singh discusses CVS Caremark's strategies for managing oncology spending.
Surya Singh, MD, Vice President, Medical Benefit Management, CVS Caremark, states that there are a variety of approaches used to stem the rise of costs associated with oncology. However, Dr. Singh point out that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to doing so.
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March 26th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the March 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on variations in prior authorization use across Medicare Advantage plans.
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Dr Al Benson on Reimbursement for Supportive Care When Treating Patients With Cancer
March 22nd 2024Al Benson, MD, FACP, FACCC, FASCO, medical oncologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and associate director of the Robert E. Tillery Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed findings from a national survey assessing barriers to comprehensive cancer care delivery.
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