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04/26/2024
Dean Celia
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for...
04/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Commentary
02/13/2024

Christie Teigland, PhD, VP of Research Science and Advanced Analytics, Inovalon

Christie Teigland, PhD, VP of Researc...
As part of the 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Final Rule, CMS is enhancing the Star Ratings program by implementing a Health Equity Index (HEI) reward to incentivize MA and Part D contracts with 500 or more members to address...
As part of the 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Final Rule, CMS is enhancing the Star Ratings program by implementing a Health Equity Index (HEI) reward to incentivize MA and Part D contracts with 500 or more members to address...
As part of the 2024 Medicare...
02/13/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Interview
01/09/2024

Featuring Calum Yacoubian, MD, director of NLP Healthcare Strategy at IQVIA 

Featuring Calum Yacoubian, MD, direct...
Learn about significant changes in the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment model (transitioning from version 24 to 28) for payers and providers and the importance of accurate coding and the use of technologies like AI and natural language...
Learn about significant changes in the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment model (transitioning from version 24 to 28) for payers and providers and the importance of accurate coding and the use of technologies like AI and natural language...
Learn about significant changes...
01/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
Gould and Henry
Interview
11/30/2023

Featuring Michael Gould, Associate Vice President of Interoperability Strategy at ZeOmega, and Cindy Henry, PMP, Director of Population Health Informatics at ZeOmega 

Featuring Michael Gould, Associate Vi...
Learn about the growth of Medicare Advantage and its impact on the health care industry. Michael Gould and Cindy Henry discuss the popularity of Medicare Advantage plans, the potential effects of new regulations, and the importance of strong...
Learn about the growth of Medicare Advantage and its impact on the health care industry. Michael Gould and Cindy Henry discuss the popularity of Medicare Advantage plans, the potential effects of new regulations, and the importance of strong...
Learn about the growth of...
11/30/2023
First Report Managed Care

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04/26/2024
Dean Celia
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for...
04/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
Christie Headshot
Commentary
02/13/2024

Christie Teigland, PhD, VP of Research Science and Advanced Analytics, Inovalon

Christie Teigland, PhD, VP of Researc...
As part of the 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Final Rule, CMS is enhancing the Star Ratings program by implementing a Health Equity Index (HEI) reward to incentivize MA and Part D contracts with 500 or more members to address...
As part of the 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Final Rule, CMS is enhancing the Star Ratings program by implementing a Health Equity Index (HEI) reward to incentivize MA and Part D contracts with 500 or more members to address...
As part of the 2024 Medicare...
02/13/2024
First Report Managed Care
Calum Yacoubian Headshot
Interview
01/09/2024

Featuring Calum Yacoubian, MD, director of NLP Healthcare Strategy at IQVIA 

Featuring Calum Yacoubian, MD, direct...
Learn about significant changes in the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment model (transitioning from version 24 to 28) for payers and providers and the importance of accurate coding and the use of technologies like AI and natural language...
Learn about significant changes in the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment model (transitioning from version 24 to 28) for payers and providers and the importance of accurate coding and the use of technologies like AI and natural language...
Learn about significant changes...
01/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
Gould and Henry
Interview
11/30/2023

Featuring Michael Gould, Associate Vice President of Interoperability Strategy at ZeOmega, and Cindy Henry, PMP, Director of Population Health Informatics at ZeOmega 

Featuring Michael Gould, Associate Vi...
Learn about the growth of Medicare Advantage and its impact on the health care industry. Michael Gould and Cindy Henry discuss the popularity of Medicare Advantage plans, the potential effects of new regulations, and the importance of strong...
Learn about the growth of Medicare Advantage and its impact on the health care industry. Michael Gould and Cindy Henry discuss the popularity of Medicare Advantage plans, the potential effects of new regulations, and the importance of strong...
Learn about the growth of...
11/30/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
05/16/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Keratoconus, an eye disorder that leads to gradual curvature of the cornea, may be associated with Demodex infestation, suggests a small study published in the Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus, an eye disorder that leads to gradual curvature of the cornea, may be associated with Demodex infestation, suggests a small study published in the Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus, an eye disorder...
05/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP
Interview
05/15/2024
Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP
Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in...
05/15/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/14/2024
Hannah Musick
A recent research report reveals that individuals with private health insurance pay 254% more for hospital procedures than Medicare rates, leading to potentially increased costs for millions of Americans.
A recent research report reveals that individuals with private health insurance pay 254% more for hospital procedures than Medicare rates, leading to potentially increased costs for millions of Americans.
A recent research report reveals...
05/14/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Purified factor IX (FIX) concentrate was effective in treating and preventing bleeding episodes in real-world pediatric patients 6 years and younger with hemophilia B, according to a study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine.
Purified factor IX (FIX) concentrate was effective in treating and preventing bleeding episodes in real-world pediatric patients 6 years and younger with hemophilia B, according to a study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine.
Purified factor IX (FIX)...
05/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.
Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.
Demodex mites were found in the...
05/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Interview
05/07/2024
Jay Ackerman, President & CEO, Reveleer
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflows and prospective analytics are advancing value-based care by improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. In a recent interview, an expert emphasizes that leveraging AI technologies enables...
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflows and prospective analytics are advancing value-based care by improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. In a recent interview, an expert emphasizes that leveraging AI technologies enables...
Artificial intelligence...
05/07/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Commentary
05/06/2024
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
It's no secret that nursing is in a state of crisis. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to now, nurses nationwide have increasingly battled rising burnout and stress–all while caring for higher-acuity patients, with less support. Anne...
It's no secret that nursing is in a state of crisis. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to now, nurses nationwide have increasingly battled rising burnout and stress–all while caring for higher-acuity patients, with less support. Anne...
It's no secret that nursing is...
05/06/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/03/2024
Hannah Musick
The FDA's new regulations on laboratory-developed tests have sparked debate over access to innovative tests and patient care in the medical field, with opponents arguing that increased oversight could hinder the development of crucial new...
The FDA's new regulations on laboratory-developed tests have sparked debate over access to innovative tests and patient care in the medical field, with opponents arguing that increased oversight could hinder the development of crucial new...
The FDA's new regulations on...
05/03/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/26/2024
Dean Celia
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for...
04/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/25/2024

Grace Taylor

Grace Taylor
A study published in Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids highlights a treatment strategy for treating hemophilia B by combining rebalancing coagulation pathways and human factor 9 (hF9) gene knock-in (KI) using a lipid nanoparticle and...
A study published in Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids highlights a treatment strategy for treating hemophilia B by combining rebalancing coagulation pathways and human factor 9 (hF9) gene knock-in (KI) using a lipid nanoparticle and...
A study published in Molecular...
04/25/2024
First Report Managed Care

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