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Dr. Thomas Graf Discusses Geisinger's Improved Quality Scores in CMS' 5-Year Demonstration Project
Dr. Thomas Graf, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Population Health, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA, who also serves as Chairman, Community Practice at Geisinger, discusses the health system’s participation in the Centers for Medicare Services’ 5-year Physician Group Practice (PGP) transitions demonstration project.
In addition, Dr. Graf also discusses Geisinger's improved quality scores during the pilot program, the out-of-control medical costs, and how the accountable care organization (ACO) model represents the best opportunity for transitioning healthcare from a volume-based to a value-based system.
Trump Administration’s Message to Supreme Court Puts New Wrinkle in Braidwood Case
February 21st 2025The Trump administration argues that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr can overrule the US Preventive Services Task Force to determine the preventive services covered under the Affordable Care Act.
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Varied Access: The Pharmacogenetic Testing Coverage Divide
February 18th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the February 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to uncover significant differences in coverage decisions for pharmacogenetic tests across major US health insurers.
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Abortion in 2025: Access, Fertility, and Infant Mortality Updates
February 20th 2025While Republican state-led efforts aim to increase restrictions to abortion care and access to mifepristone and misoprostol in 2025, JAMA authors join the conversation with their published research and commentary.
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