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Taking on Diabetes: Proven Prevention Methods Get Payers' Attention
Amid increasing evidence that healthcare researchers have figured out how to prevent diabetes among those most at risk, public and private payers are showing an inclination to pay for that kind of preventive counseling and assistance.
Research also indicates that technology may be able to provide cost-effective assistance in implementing what has become the gold standard for diabetes prevention—the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Much of the activity enrolling high-risk people into the program is driven by three large organizations: HHS' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the not-for-profit YMCA of the USA and a division of for-profit UnitedHealth Group.
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Source: ModerHealthcare.com
What Will AI in Health Care Look Like in the Future?
July 10th 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and shaping future health care training, as discussed by experts at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."
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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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Using AI for the Medical Note: Game Changer or a Bridge Too Far?
July 9th 2025During the “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology” meeting from Tennessee Oncology, oncologists explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools like DeepScribe to enhance documentation efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient engagement in clinical settings.
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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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