MedCity News

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

It’s time that policymakers, insurers and healthcare providers make pharmacogenomic testing a fundamental standard of care delivery. While current government and commercial efforts to negotiate competitive drug prices are important, this focus represents a minor—and misplaced—implementation of medication management.

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World of DTC Marketing

AUGUST 19, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act’s health insurance subsidies and drug pricing reforms will improve health care affordability for Americans but won’t do a damn thing for our overall healthcare costs, which will keep rising. A staggering 85% of healthcare costs in the U.S. are for the care of chronic health conditions.

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World of DTC Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2021

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), in 2021, the average cost of employee health insurance premiums for family coverage increased by 4% from the previous year to $22,221. Why haven’t more employers addressed the rising costs of employee healthcare with value-based care? employers during June and July 2021.

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Clarify Health

JANUARY 19, 2021

Much like how many consumers are turning to Amazon or Instacart delivery instead of in-store shopping during the pandemic, early data suggests that large swaths of the US population are choosing telehealth encounters instead of in-person visits with their healthcare providers.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Secure data systems allow smooth, real-time interactions, personalized care plans, and optimized operations, all while ensuring compliance with strict regulations such as Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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World of DTC Marketing

MARCH 8, 2021

10 of every healthcare dollar spent and that hospital chains are raking in cash with PBM’s and insurers we love to place blame. Healthcare providers make more money treating poor health than preventing it. The media have targeted pharmaceutical companies for a long time because sensational headlines lead to clicks.

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Referral MD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Rising Costs The escalating cost of healthcare delivery is one of the most significant challenges in the U.S. healthcare system. Factors such as advanced medical technologies, increasing labor costs, and the complexity of reimbursement models drive expenses higher for providers and patients.

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Clarify Health

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Similarly, the largest commercial health insurers are investing in value-based programs to lower care costs and improve population health. Collaboration between health plans and healthcare providers is crucial in achieving better outcomes.

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Penrod

MARCH 7, 2024

Understanding Value-Based Care Value-based care is a healthcare framework that focuses on providing high-quality treatment to patients while improving their results. In this model, healthcare providers are compensated based on the quality of treatment rather than the volume of services they offer.

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Clarify Health

JANUARY 19, 2021

Much like how many consumers are turning to Amazon or Instacart delivery instead of in-store shopping during the pandemic, early data suggests that large swaths of the US population are choosing telehealth encounters instead of in-person visits with their healthcare providers.

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World of DTC Marketing

JULY 5, 2022

There isn’t one method to get people exercising; it will take an approach for every healthcare provider to communicate the importance of exercise. Pharma websites provide the prescription that can help people overcome health problems but too often, they ignore the patient’s responsibility to lose weight and exercise.

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Referral MD

MAY 30, 2023

Another benefit of working with outsourced physician billing services is that it will handle the complexities of insurance credentialing. Once an insurance credential is established, the medical biller must verify that the insurance information matches that on file with a patient’s health insurer.

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Clarify Health

JUNE 22, 2023

–(Business Wire)— Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC), Workers Compensation, a leader in workers’ compensation insurance, and Clarify Health , a leading healthcare analytics, and value-based payments platform company, are pleased to announce a new partnership to improve quality of care and outcomes for injured workers.

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Referral MD

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By analyzing patient data, AI algorithms can provide doctors with a holistic view of a patient’s health, allowing for faster, more precise diagnoses and informed recommendations on which specialist to consult. This allows healthcare providers to focus more on patient care than administrative duties.

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World of DTC Marketing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

IN SUMMARY: American healthcare is failing. While there are lots of reasons for this the silence of healthcare providers is a huge reason. If that doesn’t work then patients who are obese need to pay more for health insurance, plain and simple. So what’s being done?

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

While they may not be directly involved in patient care, they play an important role in promoting and educating healthcare providers about the latest treatments and technologies. Another way that pharma sales reps can contribute to society is by fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

JANUARY 25, 2023

This helps me to be able to answer any question or concern a healthcare provider may have about the product. It is also crucial that I provide accurate and unbiased information to healthcare providers. I am bound by regulations and guidelines that prohibit me from providing false or misleading information.

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Clarify Health

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Healthcare price transparency continues to grow, with health insurers required to release cost-sharing estimates beginning in 2022. What’s new for healthcare price transparency in 2021? The American healthcare system is ushering in a new era of health cost transparency.

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Clarivate

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Private health insurers had not been expecting such steep cuts — in all ten negotiations, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) obtained reductions greater than the mandatory minimums required under the IRA of 25% or 60% (depending on the drug’s time on market).

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World of DTC Marketing

JULY 26, 2022

2wo: One of the continued challenges for healthcare is coordinating tests such as MRIs and blood work. Many patients are frustrated with securing timely appointments and ensuring that the results from those consultations are shared among the patient’s healthcare providers’ network.

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Referral MD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

AI-powered applications can facilitate communication and collaboration between primary care doctors and specialist providers, ensuring seamless transitions between efforts. Traditionally, managing referral tracking has been tedious and challenging for healthcare providers. How Does AI Help Save Time for Medical Practices?

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Double-check with your insurance provider to ensure that the medication or treatment you plan to get is covered under your policy. Consider these when buying health insurance in Malaysia: 1. Research the insurers: Look for reputable and established insurance companies that provide the coverage you require.

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World of DTC Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

” While telehealth tends to increase with COVID spread, patients rarely have the opportunity to ask general health questions from their healthcare provider. To date, I have not received any communication on vaccinations from my health insurer or pharmacy. Science has become a pawn in the debate around vaccinations.

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Happy Living Medical Sales

MAY 1, 2023

Reputable medical supply companies are like finding a healthcare provider. Do You Accept My Insurance? No matter what equipment you're buying, it's essential to know which insurance companies they accept. You're looking for a relationship that will last for a long time, not a one-off purchase.

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Clarify Health

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For healthcare providers, patient retention is crucial for both growth and profitability. High patient attrition can result in substantial financial losses and increased operational costs, as providers must continually invest in acquiring new patients rather than focusing on existing ones.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

JANUARY 24, 2023

My primary focus is to ensure that the healthcare providers I work with have the necessary information to make informed decisions about the products they prescribe to their patients. This includes products that may not be the most profitable, but are the best fit for the patient.

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Penrod

JUNE 6, 2024

Health Cloud was a version of Salesforce CRM tailored to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations’ unique needs with patient-focused business models. Like many healthcare providers, life science companies aren’t reaching their goals for digital transformation.

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Clarify Health

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This data can help payers identify high-performing providers, allocate resources more effectively, and ultimately improve the overall health and satisfaction of their members while controlling costs. This data is also invaluable for monitoring provider performance within the network.

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Clarify Health

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This data-driven approach also empowers payers to more efficiently inform product development, optimize pricing strategies, identify market expansion opportunities, and enhance provider network optimization — ultimately giving insurers a competitive edge and efficient network management.

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Referral MD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Photo by JoshuaWoroniecki on Pixabay What is the Role of Direct Secure Messaging in Healthcare? Direct Secure Messaging is a standardized protocol for sending encrypted health information directly and securely between healthcare providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other entities involved in patient care.

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Nixon Gwilt Law

JULY 26, 2024

Proposed federal and state legislation may soon open additional revenue opportunities for FaM companies in this rapidly growing sector of healthcare. How Food as Medicine Programs are Reimbursed Insurance reimbursement, a primary method of payment for healthcare providers, is evolving in the FaM space.

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Nixon Gwilt Law

JULY 26, 2024

Proposed federal and state legislation may soon open additional revenue opportunities for FaM companies in this rapidly growing sector of healthcare. How Food as Medicine Programs are Reimbursed Insurance reimbursement, a primary method of payment for healthcare providers, is evolving in the FaM space.

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Penrod

APRIL 1, 2024

Challenges of Manual Prior Authorization The big irony is that most healthcare facilities still utilize manual prior authorization in today’s digital climate. This process burdens care providers, patients and insurance companies.

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Medico Reach

JUNE 16, 2022

Healthcare happens to be the 3rd largest industry in the country, with massive growth happening across the following sectors: Healthcare marketing Healthcare tech Health administration Pharmaceuticals Health insurance. One in every 8 individuals in the US is a part of the healthcare industry.

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Clarify Health

JUNE 30, 2023

The law protects Americans from balance billing, which occurs when patients receive care from out-of-network providers and are billed for the difference between the provider’s charges and what their insurance covers. Insurers may also need to update their billing systems and processes to comply with the Act effectively.

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Clarify Health

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Healthcare price transparency continues to grow, with health insurers required to release cost-sharing estimates beginning in 2022. What’s new for healthcare price transparency in 2021 ? The American healthcare system is ushering in a new era of health cost transparency.

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Nixon Gwilt Law

MAY 26, 2023

Digital health companies building VR solutions often ask us this question, and if you are a founder or executive looking for ways to commercialize your VR platform for healthcare providers in the U.S., Reimbursement impacts provider adoption. you might be asking this question too. Remote Physiologic Monitoring (“RPM”).

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