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Three Critical Steps to Ensure Health Plans’ Smooth Transition of Transportation Management Services

MedCity News

Switching to a new transportation management vendor can bring much-needed relief to member populations and plan staff managing the programs. The post Three Critical Steps to Ensure Health Plans’ Smooth Transition of Transportation Management Services appeared first on MedCity News. Here are few tips to help make the transition easier.

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In FDA adcomm, Lexicon gets another thumbs down for type 1 diabetes hopeful Zynquista

Fierce Pharma

Despite its unique ability to block sodium-glucose linked transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidneys and SGLT1 in the intestines, Lexicon’s Zynquista (sotagliflozin) has had difficulty negotiating r | Despite its unique ability to block sodium-glucose linked transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidneys and SGLT1 in the intestines, Lexicon’s Zynquista (sotagliflozin) (..)

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Four Improvements Driving Positive Change in the Medical Transportation Industry

MedCity News

Highly sophisticated brokers and their transportation provider networks have invested in these improvements that have reshaped the industry The post Four Improvements Driving Positive Change in the Medical Transportation Industry appeared first on MedCity News.

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The Crucial Role of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Providers in Driving Health Equity

MedCity News

Transport providers are on the frontlines of helping to ensure equal access to care and prevent long-term health issues that may arise from missed appointments. The post The Crucial Role of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Providers in Driving Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.

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Making the Case for Case Management for Cell and Gene Therapies

As demand for advanced therapies increases, so does the need for more specialized supply chain support, as these products have strict transportation and handling requirements.

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Report: 21% of Adults Without a Vehicle or Public Transportation Skip Care

MedCity News

About 8% of Black adults and 7% of Hispanic adults skipped care because of transportation challenges in the last year, compared to 4% of White adults and 2% of Asian adults, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In addition, 14% of adults with low family incomes passed on care.

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Technology-enabled Transportation Puts Health Plans in the Driver’s Seat To Improve Outcomes

MedCity News

When members have access to reliable, technology-first NEMT solutions, they are three times more likely to show up to appointments.