Express Scripts Will Lose Its Biggest Customer
Anthem is unlikely to continue contracting with Express Scripts after its current contract expires at the end of 2019. The Wall Street Journal reported that at this time there is no reason why Anthem will end the partnership, but last year the insurer sued Express Scripts for allegedly violating its contract and charging excessive prices. Express Scripts has handled Anthem’s pharmacy services since 2009.
Opioid Deaths May Be Underreported
The opioid epidemic already has the nation’s attention, but the situation may be worse than initially thought. Some deaths caused by opioids may be misreported since the painkillers can cause people to be more susceptible to infections, reported NBC News. Research into unexplained deaths in Minnesota has found that deaths reported as being caused by pneumonia or other infectious diseases may actually have been caused by opioid abuse.
Keeping Seniors Who Live Alone Safe
Hundreds of police agencies across the country are taking it upon themselves to check on the safety of senior citizens living alone. According to The Washington Post, telephone check-in programs are a fairly inexpensive way to check on seniors who live alone. The call asks seniors to press a button if they are ok; if they don’t answer the phone after multiple attempts, an emergency contact is called. Programs like these are increasingly important with the senior population growing in the United States and nearly half of women aged 75 or older living alone.
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 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 second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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