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Medicaid Transformation Project: Addressing Health, Social Needs of Vulnerable Populations
September 25th 2018In a national effort to improve healthcare and related social needs for the 1 in 5 Americans on Medicaid, 17 health systems have joined together to form the Medicaid Transformation Project.
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Complexities in Cancer Care
September 19th 2018As September marks National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with ovarian cancer survivor Marion Roth and Vaagn Andikyan, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Western Connecticut Health Network, to discuss Marion's cancer journey and the importance of a multidisciplinary care team in treating complexities in cancer care.
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Bringing Virtual Tumor Boards, Real-Time Data to the Point of Care
September 5th 2018As the oncology landscape continues to rapidly evolve, access to real-time data has become increaisngly important, and technology-based medical startups have made their way to the front of the lines with point-of-care tools that use technology to transform cancer care.
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The Role of Technology in Preventing and Managing Diabetes
August 21st 2018Given the high cost of treating diabetes and the large population with prediabetes, prevention has become a point of focus. We’re taking a look back to 2017, when The American Journal of Managed Care® convened a panel of experts to discuss diabetes prevention and the use of technology.
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As technology continues to make its way into the healthcare sphere, text message reminders have been utilized to remind patients of their appointments. While the impact of these reminders is well documented, less is known about the optimal number or timing of these reminders.
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Celebrating the Important Role Health Centers Play in Providing Care to Vulnerable Populations
August 14th 2018Health centers have been delivering comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary healthcare to the country’s most vulnerable populations for more than 50 years. August 12-18 celebrates the accomplishments of health centers during National Health Center Week.
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Discussing Increased Prevalence of NAFLD and NASH, and the Current Lack of Treatments
August 7th 2018Despite how common nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is, there are currently no approved medications on the market. Instead, patients have to rely on lifestyle modification, such as weight loss, increased physical activity, and dietary changes. However, that may change.
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Advancing Precision Oncology With the Syapse Precision Medicine Council
August 1st 2018In June, Syapse—a company that works with health systems to implement precision medicine across its organizations—took the next step in leading the shift toward precision medicine by launching the Syapse Precision Medicine Council.
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Site of Chemotherapy Administration Impacts Spending: An Interview With Yamini Kalidindi
July 17th 2018There are concerns that cancer care costs may increase as the site of provider-administered cancer drugs shifts from physician offices to hospital outpatient departments. The lead author of a July paper explains why the findings of her study differ from previous research and highlights the importance of considering patient characteristics.
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Using Medication Therapy Management to Optimize Medication Regimens, Identify Opioid Misuse
July 11th 2018Medication therapy management serves as a channel of communication between pharmacists and patients, allowing pharmcists to optimize medication regimens for their patients and allowing patients to play an active role in their healthcare.
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The Importance of Addressing Social Determinants of Health, and the Challenges Remaining
July 3rd 2018While the importance of addressing social determinants of health is becoming more clear, there are still challenges for this new field—delving into the arena can be daunting for health systems, and there is not much evidence yet on best practices for screening patients and getting them to the right resouces.
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Exploring the Current State of Precision Medicine at the ASCO Annual Meeting
June 27th 2018During this year's American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, we sat down with 4 physicians to discuss their experiences with precision medicine, how it's changing oncology care, challenges associated with the shift, and where they think the future of precision medicine is headed.
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Center for HOPE: Addressing Health Needs and Cancer Disparities Among Underserved Populations
June 20th 2018Last month, the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah announced the opening of the Huntsman Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity (HOPE). The research and clinical center is dedicated to preventing cancer and improving health among underserved populations.
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