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What We're Reading: EHR Oversight; Medicaid Expansion and CRC; Arkansas Work Requirements
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, called for stricter oversight of electronic health records (EHRs); Medicaid expansion in Kentucky has led to increases in screening, diagnoses, and survival of colorectal cancer (CRC); contradicting claims from some federal and state officials, the majority of beneficiaries who lost coverage for not complying with Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements have not found employment.
Gottlieb Calls for Stricter Oversight of Electronic Health Records
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, called for a more tailored approach for oversight of electronic health records (EHRs) in response to a report published this week that found the government has spent more than $36 billion over the past decade to switch doctors and hospitals over to digital records. During the same period, there were thousands of reported deaths, injuries, and near issues associated with EHRs, reported Kaiser Health News.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Medicaid expansion in Kentucky has led to a decreased risk of death from colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Looking at patients diagnosed with the disease between January 2011 and December 2016, researchers found that implementation of Medicaid expansion resulted in a significant increase in screening, diagnoses, and overall survival of colorectal cancer.
Most Beneficiaries Who Lost Coverage Under Work Requirements Not Employed
Contradicting claims that the majority of beneficiaries who lost coverage for failing to comply with Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements found jobs, a review of state data has found that the large majority of the 18,000 who lost coverage are unemployed. According to an analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 1981 beneficiaries have reported finding new work, meaning more than 16,000 have not found jobs.
CMS Medicare Final Rule: Advancing Benefits, Competition, and Consumer Protection
May 7th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Karen Iapoce, senior director of government products and programs at ZeOmega, about the recent CMS final rule on Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage.
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Tackling Health Inequality: The Power of Education and Experience
April 30th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our final episode of this limited series and our conversation with Janine Jelks-Seale, MSPPM, director of health equity at UPMC Health Plan.
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Coexistence of HIV, Hemophilia May Lead to Increased Presence of Coronary Artery Stenosis
May 8th 2024In patients living with HIV, the cardiovascular risk factors that come with infection may lead to an increased prevalence of coronary artery stenosis, especially in those who also have hemophilia.
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The Joint Commission is launching the Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program to standardize staff training and patient care practices at rural health clinics nationwide; the American Cancer Society recently launched the largest-ever study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women; the HHS COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved $732 billion by preventing illness and related costs.
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