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Episode 1 - The Prevalence of Comorbid Cardiometabolic Disorders in the US
During this portion of the peer exchange, Dr. Peter Salgo was joined by David Calabrese, RPh, MHP and Drs. Kenneth L Schaecher, Yehuda Handelsman, and Michael Weber to discuss the relationship between cardiovascular health and cardiometabolic comorbidities. Diabetes affects an estimated 26 million Americans, is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke, and is the 7th leading cause of death in the US. Unfortunately, diabetes is a chronic and often life-long disorder that is associated with substantial burden. By increasing the awareness and education of diabetes, knowledge gaps are bridged, and overcoming the various comorbid cardiometabolic disorders becomes that much more of a reality.
Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.
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From Red Tape to Relief: Rewriting the Rules of Prior Authorization
June 23rd 2025Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
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Moving Evidence From Research to Practice: Q&A With Ken Cohen, MD
June 23rd 2025In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Ken Cohen, MD, executive director of translational research at Optum Health.
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