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06/12/2024
Lynn Carroll; David Wolf
Value-based care (VBC) models aim improve clinical outcomes and reduce health care costs by proactively focusing on patient wellness. To make this preventive approach to individual and population care work, patients, providers, payers, and...
Value-based care (VBC) models aim improve clinical outcomes and reduce health care costs by proactively focusing on patient wellness. To make this preventive approach to individual and population care work, patients, providers, payers, and...
Value-based care (VBC) models...
06/12/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Commentary
03/08/2024

James Wallace, CEO of DecisionRx

James Wallace, CEO of DecisionRx ...
Medication adherence poses a significant challenge in health care, with far-reaching consequences for patients and the health care system. It is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including undesirable side effects, lack of...
Medication adherence poses a significant challenge in health care, with far-reaching consequences for patients and the health care system. It is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including undesirable side effects, lack of...
Medication adherence poses a...
03/08/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Commentary
01/23/2024
In this exclusive commentary for First Report Managed Care, health experts and business leaders share insights into predictions for the 2024 value-based care landscape. Insights highlight trends in behavioral health, AI integration,...
In this exclusive commentary for First Report Managed Care, health experts and business leaders share insights into predictions for the 2024 value-based care landscape. Insights highlight trends in behavioral health, AI integration,...
In this exclusive commentary for...
01/23/2024
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
01/11/2024
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
The FDA granted Florida permission to import drugs from Canada under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. But how will it affect the current prescription drug landscape across the US?
The FDA granted Florida permission to import drugs from Canada under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. But how will it affect the current prescription drug landscape across the US?
The FDA granted Florida...
01/11/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
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PharmLaw
01/11/2024
Ann W. Latner, JD
A United States Appeals Court overturned a lower court’s decision to dismiss a case and is allowing patients of a pharmacy who were affected by a data breach to continue their lawsuit against the pharmacy.
A United States Appeals Court overturned a lower court’s decision to dismiss a case and is allowing patients of a pharmacy who were affected by a data breach to continue their lawsuit against the pharmacy.
A United States Appeals Court...
01/11/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Commentary
09/21/2023
Mark A. Munger, PharmD, FCCP, FACC, FHFSA
There is currently a shortage of research investigating the connection between expanding community pharmacy services and their role as a more extensive entry point into primary care. Consumers envision a new healthcare model in which...
There is currently a shortage of research investigating the connection between expanding community pharmacy services and their role as a more extensive entry point into primary care. Consumers envision a new healthcare model in which...
There is currently a shortage of...
09/21/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Commentary
05/04/2023
Cory Busse
In this commentary, Cory Busse, vice president, sales and strategic solutions, Icario, shares insight into the Health Equity Index (HEI) reward in the 2024 CMS Final Rule and what Medicare Advantage plans should do next.
In this commentary, Cory Busse, vice president, sales and strategic solutions, Icario, shares insight into the Health Equity Index (HEI) reward in the 2024 CMS Final Rule and what Medicare Advantage plans should do next.
In this commentary, Cory Busse,...
05/04/2023
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
04/11/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
In her latest commentary, Yvette C Terrie reviews how pharmacists can facilitate screening for mental health issues, educate patients to improve therapy compliance, and optimize medication use.
In her latest commentary, Yvette C Terrie reviews how pharmacists can facilitate screening for mental health issues, educate patients to improve therapy compliance, and optimize medication use.
In her latest commentary, Yvette...
04/11/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
04/03/2023
Sadik Owolewa, PharmD
"It’s time for health care practitioners to reevaluate their response to potential errors and approach it as a learning opportunity that will help increase patient safety," says Sadik Owolewa, PharmD.
"It’s time for health care practitioners to reevaluate their response to potential errors and approach it as a learning opportunity that will help increase patient safety," says Sadik Owolewa, PharmD.
"It’s time for health care...
04/03/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
03/22/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
“Career ladders provide a basic level of education, then add another tier of skills in mental health/behavioral interventions,” writes Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
“Career ladders provide a basic level of education, then add another tier of skills in mental health/behavioral interventions,” writes Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
“Career ladders provide a basic...
03/22/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care