Manatt's Tony Fiori and Nathan Pauly co-authored a research article for the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy examining health care resource use, outcomes and costs for #Medicaid beneficiaries with hemophilia B receiving factor IX prophylaxis therapy. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/e_pwtk2t
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athenahealth and Surescripts work to address one of healthcare's pressing issues: medication adherence. Our recent case study shows how delivering real-time prescription benefit information within the prescribing workflow has enabled patients and their physicians to seamlessly choose lower-cost options, making essential medications more accessible. Discover the full story behind our initiative: https://bit.ly/4daS3Sv.
This isn’t your average case study—not if you care about saving prescription costs for patients. And if you care about saving prescription costs for patients, you’ll want to see how athenahealth cut $1.8 million through clinicians connected to Real-Time Prescription Benefit. https://sure.sc/4d3OD42
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It is well documented that the sickest patients drive managed care costs, and that most often these patients are 60+ years old, with comorbid conditions, and taking 5+ prescription medications. Instead of getting rid of the Medicare Advantage Program, Humana would do well to consider implementing Geriatric Care Management with qualified RN-Social Work teams to stem the flow of "frequent fliers" (i.e. repeat hospitalizations) through well coordinated patient education, prescription assistance programs (PAPs), and community-based services. https://lnkd.in/e2VCDng4
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Selecting the right intravenous (IV) connector is a crucial decision for healthcare professionals. It directly affects IV therapy's safety and effectiveness. From IV extension sets to 2-way, 3-way and Y connectors, the variety demands a thorough assessment of patient-specific needs and treatments. Understanding these intricacies can significantly enhance patient care. Learn more about the impact of selecting the right IV connector choice in our latest article: bit.ly/485M7Y2 #IVTherapy #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety
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📢 Calling on Your Support: Advocate for the Kidney PATIENT Act! 📢 Today marks a monumental victory for kidney patients across the nation as we celebrate the advancement of the Kidney PATIENT Act by congressional leaders on the House Ways and Means committee. This bipartisan legislation, aimed at safeguarding patient access to vital oral-only medications through Medicare Part D, represents a significant stride forward in ensuring essential care for individuals undergoing dialysis. Key Highlights: 🔹 Over 500,000 dialysis patients rely on oral-only medications, including phosphate binders, to manage their health effectively. 🔹 The Kidney PATIENT Act, supported by Congressman Carter and Congresswomen Kuster, Miller, and Sewell, garnered overwhelming bipartisan support with a 41-1 vote—a testament to its critical importance. 🔹 This legislation extends current Medicare Part D coverage for oral-only medications, ensuring continued access for patients through pharmacies, which play a pivotal role in promoting medication adherence and accessibility. But our work isn't done yet. The Kidney PATIENT Act addresses concerns regarding the proposed move of oral-only drugs into the Medicare Part B End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) prospective payment system. By advocating for this bill, we can delay this transition until 2033 or until new intravenous therapies become available, ensuring patients can affordably access medications prescribed by their physicians. Now, more than ever, your voice matters. Please join us in urging your members of Congress to support the Kidney PATIENT Act. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of kidney patients by ensuring they have uninterrupted access to life-saving treatments. As we celebrate this legislative victory, let's reaffirm our commitment to advocating for patient-centered care and policies that prioritize the needs of individuals battling kidney disease. Together, we can continue to drive positive change in healthcare policy and pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for all. #KidneyHealth #PatientAccess #Advocacy #BipartisanAction #HealthcarePolicy
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Breaking News: A groundbreaking development in medication safety has emerged from Connecticut, tackling the critical issue of polypharmacy. This condition, where patients—especially older adults—are prescribed multiple medications, significantly increases the risk of adverse drug reactions and hospitalizations. Polypharmacy affects a significant portion of the American population, notably older adults, contributing to over $177 billion in healthcare costs annually. The prevalence of polypharmacy has tripled among older Americans from 1994 to 2014. This issue is not limited to seniors. Recent studies reveal a worrying increase in polypharmacy among children and adolescents, particularly those on Medicaid, with a 9.5% rise from 2015 to 2020. In response, Connecticut has launched a pioneering Medication Management Tool. Developed through collaboration between healthcare professionals, data scientists, and policymakers, this tool streamlines medication reconciliation, reduces duplicated prescriptions, and enhances patient safety. Connecticut's initiative, mandated by the 2018 Special Act 18-6, has already shown significant results. The tool has successfully reduced duplicated prescriptions from 187.6 million to 21.5 million among over 3 million patients in just 12 months. Read the full article: https://zurl.co/tDns #Connie #HIE #MedCityNews #MedicationManagement #Polypharmacy
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#CMOs need their physicians to be addressing prescription overload. Why? Not only does it affect patient care and quality, but because medication management is a component of #valuebasedcare, according to Karna Patel MD, MPH, vice president at Tampa General Hospital and president of Tampa General Medical Group. "We are focused more on patient experience, quality, outcomes, and cost of care," Patel says. "Medication management is an important area for CMOs and health systems because if we are aiming for all of those things, we want to make sure patients are getting the medications that are needed—not multiple medications that are duplicated or are interacting." There are other reasons CMOs should be concerned about patients with multiple medications, he told us. "The side effects that can result from multiple medications can lead to increases in #healthcareutilization, risk of going to the emergency department, hospital admissions, or ICU stays," Patel says. "There are other risks such as impacting the quality of life from falls or other injuries." Don’t miss the full story: https://lnkd.in/edxxrPnN HealthLeaders
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Please join the American Lung Association for a webcast on Medicaid Coverage of Pediatric Tobacco Cessation Treatment. This webcast is accompanying our upcoming issue brief on the same topic, which will be released this summer. We will discuss what cessation treatments state Medicaid programs cover for youth, strategies to address challenges to that coverage, lessons learned from states and what information is needed to address gaps in coverage. We will hear from a Michigan-based practicing pediatrician, the Vermont tobacco control program and the North Dakota Medicaid Pharmacy Department on their challenges to coverage and lessons learned for states that are working on this issue. https://ow.ly/8xtr50SzQN2
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Unlock the puzzle of stress and Crohn's. Enroll in our clinical trial today and contribute to advancing research and patient support. See if you qualify today! https://lnkd.in/gan_P5dx You may qualify to receive up to $2,000-$3,000 compensation upon enrollment in one of our Clinical Trials. #ibdawareness #ibdwarrior #crohns #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #colitis #chronicillness #clinicaltrial #clinicalresearch #researchstudy #medicalresearch #healthresearch #patientadvocacy #patientcare #patientexperience #patientempowerment #healthcare #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #medicaladvancements #medicalbreakthrough #fightibd #beatcrohns #stopcolitis #chronsdiseaseawareness #colitisawareness #clinicaltrialparticipation #researchparticipants #healthresearcher #healthscience
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The latest The Wall Street Journal Opinion article outlines how Medicare cutbacks may save money, but at the risk of hurting transplant patients. The editorial board urges the Biden Administration to reinstate Medicare coverage for non-invasive transplant tests that help monitor the health of transplanted organs. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gQcpXXgi. #patientadvocacy #medicare
Opinion | Biden’s Organ Transplant Rejection
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🚨 New Blog Alert: Important Call to Action for Wound Care Clinicians! 🚨 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently announced a significant update. The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have issued a collaborative proposed local coverage determination (LCD) titled "Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) and Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)." The goal is to standardize coverage decisions across all MAC jurisdictions. 📝 Access our blog post to get a summary of Key Points of the Proposed LCD https://lnkd.in/dPWTEVpa 📅 Your Input Needed by June 8, 2024 -CMS is accepting written comments -Public listening sessions scheduled for May 2024 This is your chance to influence policy with your professional insights. As a wound care clinician, your experience is critical in shaping the future of treatment for Medicare beneficiaries. 🔗 Read the full details and how you can participate in our latest blog: Important Call to Action: Influence Medicare Coverage for Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products https://lnkd.in/dPWTEVpa 👥 Join the conversation. Your voice matters! #WoundCare #Medicare #HealthPolicy #CMS #PublicHealth
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