Juggling vendors can add costs for a health system, so it’s better to focus on communication, convenience and the patient experience.
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Medicare Part D Spending on Insulin Increased 840 Percent Between 2007 and 2017
Medicare Part D spending on insulin increased 840 percent between 2007 and 2017, far outpacing growth in the number of beneficiaries using insulin therapy, according to a new KFF analysis. The findings come at a time when the cost of prescription drugs…
Medicare Part D Spending on Insulin Increased 840 Percent Between 2007 and 2017
Medicare Part D spending on insulin increased 840 percent between 2007 and 2017, far outpacing growth in the number of beneficiaries using insulin therapy, according to a new KFF analysis. The findings come at a time when the cost of prescription drugs…
CMS rule gives Medicare Advantage plans an edge over traditional Medicare
MA plans may offer non-health benefits such as transportation to grocery shopping for those with chronic conditions.
How Much Does Medicare Spend on Insulin?
The price of insulin, used by people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to control blood glucose levels, has come under increasing scrutiny as policymakers grapple with rising drug costs. This data note finds spending on insulin by Medicare and benef…
How Much Does Medicare Spend on Insulin?
The price of insulin, used by people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to control blood glucose levels, has come under increasing scrutiny as policymakers grapple with rising drug costs. This data note finds spending on insulin by Medicare and benef…
GlobalHealth, Evolent partner to deliver Medicare Advantage plans
The joint venture will offer MA plans under the True Health brand to high-performing providers that are prepared to take delegated risk for MA populations.
Doctors more likely to prescribe preventive therapy if prompted by EHR
The findings come as an increasing number of health systems are investing in system-wide EHRs, despite lingering issues with interoperability.
BCBS Institute and Solera partner, pay SDoH organizations through outcomes-based medical claims
The collaboration allows health plans to pay for healthcare-related social services delivered by community benefit organizations.
Growth in telehealth outpaces that of other avenues of care — at least from 2016 to 2017
Telehealth usage grew 53 percent from 2016 to 2017, compared to just 14 percent for urgent care centers, the next-highest on the list.
