WellPoint's new cancer care program sets standard for oncology management

The strategy of WellPoint's new cancer care program is to incentivize evidence-based medicine for oncologists as a way to improve continuity of care and ultimately reduce costs. The company says it could help trim $220 million from a $5.5 billion spend on cancer care. » Full article

Physician alert fatigue signals need for new, more effective communication tools

Electronic alerts are intended to improve safety and efficacy for patients. But because of the volume and poor design of most alerts, the result has led to wide-scale fatigue and lack of engagement by physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other care coordinators. » Full article

New Oral Anti-Coagulants

Article, video, tools and CME on emerging oral anticoagulant therapies to assist you in meeting the healthcare challenges associated with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation Read More.

Investing in scalable technology reduces administrative costs

Payers and providers who invest in technology can stop hemorrhaging administrative costs in the future. That’s the promise behind software platforms that seek to integrate claims processing, care management and enrollment data into an enterprise-wide system that could form the foundation for sharing data across the entire care continuum. » Full article

The future of formularies

Traditional three-tier formulary may become a thing of the past as specialty drugs consume more of total healthcare costs.
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Denial-of-benefits appeals need consistency

Appeals processes get a makeover under ACA. However, reform changes are still in progress. » Full article

EDITOR'S CHOICE

• 5 tips for fine-tuning your ACO

• Cancer management demands evidence-based treatment

• Insurers seek to bolster MA plans

• Federal subsidies questioned

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