Michelle Andrews
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How are health insurers balancing the high price tag for CAR-T therapy with need? It depends on the payer
Most commercial insurers are covering CAR-T therapies now, but they do so on an individual basis, writing single-patient agreements each time, said cancer experts.
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Inside Geisinger Health System’s plan to offer DNA sequencing to patients
“Geisinger is prescribing DNA sequencing to patients and putting DNA results in electronic health records and actually creating an action plan to prevent that predisposition from occurring. We are preventing disease from happening,” said Wendy Wilson, a Geisinger spokeswoman.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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How telehealth is giving inmates access to specialty care
When an inmate needs to see a medical specialist, getting that care can be complicated. It’s no wonder many correctional facilities use video conferencing to allow inmates to see medical specialists and psychiatrists without ever leaving the facility.
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Senate bill zeroes in on hearing aids, audiologist reimbursement
A bill introduced by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) in March would allow patients to visit an audiologist to get a hearing test to diagnose a hearing problem without first being referred by a physician or nurse practitioner.
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Could remote monitoring reduce frequency of in-person visits during pregnancy?
A crucial element of these emerging remote-monitoring programs is that they’re closely integrated with the work of clinical staff.
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A doctor’s illness spurred her to start program to improve the patient experience
In the past five years, Dr. Rana Awdish and three colleagues have developed a program to improve empathy and communication with patients, called Clear Conversations.
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Study of state parity laws for cancer treatment highlights cost differences between payers
Researchers compared the use of oral anti-cancer medicines and out-of-pocket spending between patients in the self-funded plans and those in state-regulated plans to determine the impact of parity laws.
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Study: In-network therapists are hard to find for ACA insurance marketplace plan members
High demand for services, a shortage of practitioners and low insurance reimbursement rates have all contributed to mental health care providers’ general lack of enthusiasm for joining provider networks, according to the study.
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Federal war on ACA may be on pause but state battles over abortion coverage are underway
Some states are staking out strong positions on coverage of abortion, cementing their position regardless of how the federal landscape changes.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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A Medicaid program to help first time mothers succeed gets funding from private donors
An expansion of a program will zero in on pregnant teenagers and young women with less formal education at higher risk for complications, said Chris Bishop, executive director of the Nurse-Family Partnership in South Carolina.
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Florida law makes it easier for patients on multiple medications to sync prescription refills
The law doesn’t apply to self-funded companies that pay their workers’ medical claims directly.
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Hospitals are increasingly adding legal services to the patient experience
As health care systems continue to shift toward becoming comprehensive medical homes for patients, healthcare providers are increasingly incorporating lawyers into the team of professionals
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Urgent care services for cancer patients is an emerging trend among hospitals
A small but growing number of hospitals and oncology practices are incorporating urgent care aimed specifically at cancer patients, in which specialists are available for same-day appointments
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Texas Medicaid payment reform initiative curbs elective early deliveries
Reducing preterm births generally, and early elective deliveries in particular, is a priority for many groups, including health care providers, hospitals and patient-advocacy organizations.
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New study addresses ACA concerns over how MDs are managing Medicaid patient influx
There are many factors that may have contributed to the ability of primary care providers to absorb more patients.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
