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Steven S. Sharfstein, MD, Describes Health Reform's Impact On Medicare/Medicaid Beneficiaries With Mental Illness
Steven S. Sharfstein, MD, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt, says that patients with mental illness who are insured under Medicare or Medicaid will feel the effect of health reform in terms of cost control and quality-focused care.
Steven S. Sharfstein, MD, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt, says that patients with mental illness who are insured under Medicare or Medicaid will feel the effect of health reform in terms of cost control and quality-focused care.
“There will be an increased emphasis on providing care in the least costly setting in terms of providing bundled payments or perspective payments for services,” says Dr Sharfstein.
He adds that new health models, such as accountable care organizations, will encourage providers to consider how to most effectively deliver healthcare services.
Blister Packs May Help Solve Medication Adherence Challenges and Lower Health Care Costs
June 10th 2025Julia Lucaci, PharmD, MS, of Becton, Dickinson and Company, discusses the benefits of blister packaging for chronic medications, advocating for payer incentives to boost medication adherence and improve health outcomes.
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