Consumers unwilling to change behavior to lower healthcare costs

While patients may complain about the rising cost of their healthcare, few of them appear willing to do much about it, according to a new survey. » More

Care Continuum Alliance rebrands to focus on population health

Quality and research initiatives in engagement and the value of investment in population health programs will be a focus for the organization in 2014. » More

Total Medicare Advantage impact equals nearly 5% in 2015

Experts at Gorman Health Group have calculated an average -4.79% MA impact when all the 2015 factors are accounted for. MHE asked the organization to suggest some options plans might have to absorb the total MA impact—other than increasing premiums or reducing pay to providers. » More

New Part D rule changes

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) detailed potential new rules for Part D. Here’s what you need to know about the proposed changes. » More

Antidepressants may be kicked off protected drug lists

Current Part D rules offer some flexibility in formularies, requiring at least two drugs in 148 categories, but CMS does not dictate specifically which drugs. » More

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