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Considerations for Transitioning to a Value-Based Care System
The drive towards value-based care could accelerate through competition among health plans.
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Study Compares Triple, Dual Therapies for COPD
A new study comparing triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) against dual therapy resulted in a lower rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations and a lower rate of hospitalizations.
Congress, Medical Societies Address Approaches to Combat Opioid Crisis
Two different approaches to attack the opioid-fueled substance use disorder (SUD) crisis are on display this week.
Childhood Factors May Contribute to COPD Risk
Childhood factors predisposed children to lung function decline and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as adults, according to 2 recent studies.
Study Highlights Health Disparities Between States, Need for Disease Prevention
More action is needed to address health disparities, risk factors, and social determinants of health, as well as disease prevention.
How Medicare Part D Changes May Affect Pain Management
CMS tweaked an opioid policy aimed at Medicare Part D patients that drew criticism when it was first released in draft form.
Manufacturer to Offer Discounts on Insulin Products
Sanofi plans to offer a discount for some patients with diabetes who are uninsured or who have high-deductible insurance plans.
Value-Based Care Proposal Could Reduce Drug Costs
Commonwealth Fund researchers present ideas for increasing competition, applying value-based purchasing, and protecting patients from high out-of-pocket costs.
Care Gaps Remain Despite Medicare Readmission Program Progress
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program established through the Affordable Care Act found to penalize facilities that serve a large number of minority patients.
Medicare Quality Measures May Fall Short
Condition-specific readmissions measures for heart failure, pneumonia, and heart attack may not accurately or fairly reflect hospital quality.
Physicians Groups Oppose Medicare Changes
Medicare Part B and D have different formulary structures and cost sharing.
Americans Concerned About Future of Health Insurance
Only 9% of those with employer coverage are not confident about the future of their health insurance.
House Democrats Seek to Bolster Affordable Care Act
Newly-proposed legislation would block the expansion of association health plans.
Short-Term Health Plans Projected to Increase Premiums
Last week, the Trump administration proposed extending the time Americans can stay in short-term plans from 3 months to 12 months.
Medicaid is a Leading Payer for Inpatient Stays
Medicaid was a leading payer for inpatient hospital stays among multiple age groups over a 15-year period.