Healthcare Reform

Wolters Kluwer report: unified and proactive care that addresses social drivers of health can help reduce cardiovascular disease

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
Software, Research, Mobile, Wireless, General Health, Technology, Healthcare Reform, Health Technology, Science, Other Technology, Other Science, Health, Public Policy, Government, Education, Efficacy, CVD, Tobacco, Death, Diabetes, MD, Point of care, UpToDate, HEDIS, Patient safety, Nursing, Patient, Hypertension, Wolters Kluwer, Medicare, Cardiovascular disease, Diagnosis, Urban, Pharmacist

Wolters Kluwer Health has released a new report outlining how healthcare leaders can help drive better patient outcomes for cardiovascular health.

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  • Wolters Kluwer Health has released a new report outlining how healthcare leaders can help drive better patient outcomes for cardiovascular health.
  • A whole, strategic approach to wellness spanning the entire care journey is cited as vital.
  • “Despite the progress made in modern medicine, cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide,” said Holly Urban, MD , vice president of strategy for Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health.
  • Treating the patient as part of the care team and encouraging shared decision making to help deliver high-quality care.

Bloodshot Billboards: Eye Syphilis is Serious

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
AIDS, Health, General Health, Healthcare Reform, Public Policy, Pharmaceutical, Other Policy Issues, Public Safety, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Government, Syphilis, Woman, MSM, CDC, Paratriathlon, URL, PLWH, CNN, STI, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Floater, Multimedia, HIV, AHF, Pharmaceutical industry

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    Cases of syphilis are on the rise nationwide, and according to CNN , researchers in Chicago found more than two dozen cases last year of patients reporting unusual symptoms, such as vision and eye problems consistent with ocular syphilis.
  • “Syphilis itself is at an all-time high, and cases of ocular syphilis are likely to be underreported,” said Dr. Michael Dube, National Medical Director for AHF’s Public Health Division.
  • All five women had ocular syphilis from sexual contact with the same man who had asymptomatic syphilis.
  • If a client diagnosed with syphilis has any new issues with their eyes, they should be screened for ocular syphilis.

Doug Brown, Senior Vice President of Value & Access, COEUS, Appointed by the Government Accountability Office to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Consulting, Congress, University, Pharmacy, Comptroller, Woman, State, Policy, Dodaro, Human services, Business administration, Act, Pharmacist, Knowledge, Virginia Commonwealth University, Senior, Access, CHIP, Medicare, Data analysis, MBA, Ferdinand Magellan, Pharmaceutical industry

COEUS is pleased to announce that Doug Brown, the company’s Senior Vice President of Value and Access, has been appointed to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC).

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  • COEUS is pleased to announce that Doug Brown, the company’s Senior Vice President of Value and Access, has been appointed to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC).
  • “The men and women who serve on this commission bring an impressive level of knowledge and experience to advise Congress on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program,” Dodaro said.
  • Verlon Johnson has also been named the Commission’s Chair, and Robert Duncan will continue as the Vice Chair.
  • Doug Brown, RPh, MBA, is Senior Vice President of Value and Access at COEUS, with over 30 years of pharmacy management experience.

California State Senate Health Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Save California $175 Million Annually

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fredag, maj 3, 2024
Nursing, Children, Managed Care, Health, State, Local, Healthcare Reform, Other Policy Issues, Family, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Medi-Cal, PDN, Managed care, Legislation, Patient, Hospice, Medicare, MCO, Health care, Quality of life, Hospital

The California State Senate Health Committee unanimously passed SB1492 to make Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) eligible for Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider tax distribution.

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  • The California State Senate Health Committee unanimously passed SB1492 to make Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) eligible for Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider tax distribution.
  • “Patients across California are facing a crisis,” said Dean Chalios, President & CEO of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH).
  • Not only does this significantly impact the state financially, but it is also not in the best interest of our medically fragile patient population.”
    According to a recent study conducted by David Maxwell-Jolly and California Health Policy Strategies, this investment will save the state of California $175 million annually through reduced hospitalizations.
  • The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is a nonprofit association representing California's licensed home health, home care, and hospice providers across the state.

AHF Backs FTC Challenge to Big Pharma Junk Patents

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fredag, maj 3, 2024
Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, AIDS, White House, Federal Government, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Other Policy Issues, Public, FTC, United, Weight loss, Patent, GSK, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, HIV, AHF, Asthma, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) voiced support for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) taking action this week to challenge several major pharmaceutical companies, including GSK, for anticompetitive use of so-called junk patents that prevent generic competition and keep drug prices artificially high.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) voiced support for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) taking action this week to challenge several major pharmaceutical companies, including GSK, for anticompetitive use of so-called junk patents that prevent generic competition and keep drug prices artificially high.
  • “Big pharma is abusing the patent system by filing multiple derivative patents on existing drugs – which is not innovation – it’s greed.
  • AHF has worked closely with civil society partners to address these abuses.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240503187473/en/

Surescripts Launches Third Season of Its Award-Winning Podcast There’s A Better Way

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Practice Management, Pharmaceutical, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Healthcare Reform, Health Technology, FDA, Professional, Organization, Mayo Clinic, HHS, Human services, Marketing, EHR, Health care, Customer experience, Patient safety, Patient, Surescripts, Gold, American Telemedicine Association, MPP, Season, Better Way, EHNAC, Pharmacist, Management

Surescripts®, the nation’s leading health information network, launched the third season of its award-winning podcast, There’s a Better Way: Smart Talk on Healthcare and Technology.

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  • Surescripts®, the nation’s leading health information network, launched the third season of its award-winning podcast, There’s a Better Way: Smart Talk on Healthcare and Technology.
  • Listen to There’s a Better Way: Season 3 trailer .
  • Surescripts introduced There’s a Better Way: Smart Talk on Healthcare and Technology in July 2022.
  • Both season one and season two were recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, receiving the 2022 Gold MarCom Award and the 2023 Platinum MarCom Award, respectively.

This Older Californians Month, Start the Conversation with Your Family to Connect with California’s Aging Resources

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Women, Seniors, State, Local, Men, Healthcare Reform, Family, Consumer, MPA, Social isolation, Loneliness, Dementia, CDA, Mental Health Awareness Month, Disability, California Department, Health, Insurance, Depression, Elder abuse, Friends, Senior counsel, Caregiver, Nursing

In support, the California Department of Aging (CDA) launched the "Start the Conversation" campaign to encourage and support connections, helping older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and loved ones connect with the wide variety of aging services offered in California.

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  • In support, the California Department of Aging (CDA) launched the "Start the Conversation" campaign to encourage and support connections, helping older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and loved ones connect with the wide variety of aging services offered in California.
  • The enhanced Aging in California Resource Guide , in print and online this month, provides Californians a starting point to connect with information and support.
  • "Older Californians offer so much to our state, and California offers a variety of resources to support this growing population," said CDA Director Susan DeMarois.
  • "The theme of connection is an excellent reminder for us all to reach out and connect with the older adults in our lives.

50%+ of Medicare Eligibles Selected a Medicare Advantage Plan in 2024 per Mark Farrah Associates’ Report

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måndag, april 29, 2024
Insurance, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, General Health, Data Analytics, Pharmaceutical, Health, CVS, Humana, Cigna, PDP, MFA, UnitedHealth Group, Medicare, Health insurance

Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , recently assessed Medicare Advantage (MA), including Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug Plan (MA-PD) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) performance, market share and market growth by state as of April 1, 2024.

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  • Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , recently assessed Medicare Advantage (MA), including Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug Plan (MA-PD) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) performance, market share and market growth by state as of April 1, 2024.
  • Report findings indicate more than half of people eligible for Medicare selected a Medicare Advantage plan and another third selected a Part D - prescription drug plan in 2024.
  • Total MA membership exceeded 33.4 million and Medicare stand-alone PDPs covered nearly 22.7 million members.
  • Many companies conduct their post-OEP (Open Enrollment Period) competitive assessments by using tools such as Mark Farrah Associates’ (MFA) Medicare Business Online™, Medicare Benefits Analyzer™, and Health Coverage Portal™.

U.S. Air Force Cloud One Selects Rebellion Defense to Strengthen Cyber Resilience of Mission Applications

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måndag, april 29, 2024
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“Cloud One is a leader in enabling the U.S. Department of Defense with commercial enterprise cloud offerings to deliver modern capabilities to the Air Force,” said Ben FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer at Rebellion Defense.

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  • “Cloud One is a leader in enabling the U.S. Department of Defense with commercial enterprise cloud offerings to deliver modern capabilities to the Air Force,” said Ben FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer at Rebellion Defense.
  • Nova testing results will also inform gating criteria for applications moving into production environments to provide last-mile validation of cyber readiness.
  • Rebellion Defense is operating under a subcontract with Clarity Innovations, a mission-focused software provider, under its prime contract with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
  • This contract’s deliverables will meaningfully contribute to enhanced, full-cycle application security for Department of Defense application owners leveraging Cloud One’s platform.

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

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fredag, april 26, 2024
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As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

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  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .