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What We're Reading: Md. Takes Aim at Drug Prices; Molina Healthcare Breach; Treating Addicts
New Maryland Law Targets Drug Prices
A new law in Maryland represents the first of its kind to target steep price increases for generic drugs. According to The Wall Street Journal, the law not only prohibits “unconscionable” price hikes, but allows the state to sue companies to roll back some increases. The Republican governor expressed concern with the bill because of its vague definition of price gouging, but he allowed it to become law without his signature.
Potential Data Breach at Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare is investigating a potential data breach, but at this time is unsure how many patient records may have been exposed. In response to the potential breach, the insurer shut down its online patient portal, reported California Healthline. The potential breach involves a security vulnerability that exposed patient medical claims without any authentication—by changing a single number in the website address of an online medical claim, anyone could view another patient’s claims. The company covers 4.8 million lives in 12 states, plus Puerto Rico.
Getting Rich Off of Addiction Treatment
A new article from STAT highlights how brokers profit from recruiting addicts to drug rehab centers. These brokers arrange for young addicts from the Northeast and Midwest to get treatment in Florida, and in return earn tens of thousands of dollars a year. Unfortunately, according to law enforcement, these treatment centers often provide few services and sometimes are run by people with no expertise in drug addiction treatment.
Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 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. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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What We’re Reading: Abortion Privacy Rules; Alzheimer Drug Hurdles; Nursing Home Staffing Overhaul
April 23rd 2024New health privacy rules aim to protect patients and providers in an evolving abortion landscape; some physicians express concerns about efficacy, risks, and entrenched beliefs in treating Alzheimer disease; CMS addresses longstanding staffing deficits in nursing homes.
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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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Survey Results Reveal Potential Factors Slowing the Decline in Cardiovascular Mortality Rate
April 23rd 2024Research indicated that worsened glycemic, blood pressure, and obesity control, as well as increased alcohol consumption, leveled lipid control, and persistent socioeconomic disparities may have contributed to the decelerated cardiovascular mortality decline in recent years.
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Award-Winning Poster Presentations From AMCP 2024
April 23rd 2024At the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2024 annual meeting, multiple poster presentations concerned with health equity, data collection, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, and more were acknowledged for their originality, relevance, clarity, bias, and quality.
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