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. » How to reduce alert fatigue

Inside WellPoint's new cancer care program

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. » Cancer care's new pathway

Insurers seek to bolster MA plans

The threat of future funding cuts, added taxes, stricter provider network rules and reduced quality bonuses have spurred new efforts by insurers to highlight the value of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to legislators and policy makers.
» Efforts seek broader support

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