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PBM pursuits
Consumer confidence
Cancer drugs
Obesity spending
Aetna's EAP
Men's health
Telehealth
Dog Therapy
Paperwork pains
Evaluate eICU
Tea parties
Key Topic Updates
 

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SEPTEMBER 10 , 2009
Plan PBM pursuits persist
Source: MHE E-News
Medco Health Solutions is rumored to be the lead bidder to acquire Aetna’s PBM operation. More...
Consumer confidence up
Source: MHE E-News
Healthcare consumer confidence rises 12%. More...
Cancer drug costs 30% less than thought
Source: MHE E-News
A Cornell study finds that the true cost of cancer drugs is 30% less than a decade ago, once longevity and quality of life are considered. More...
Obese adults spend more on care
Source: MHE E-News
Obese adults spend about $1,400 more on medical care annually than those who are not. More...
Aetna acquires Horizon Behavioral Services
Source: MHE E-News
Aetna's acquisition of Horizon Behavioral Services brings variety to Aetna's EAP services and positions it as a key player in the domestic EAP business. More...
Macho men not mindful about medical care
Source: MHE E-News
"Macho" men are less likely to seek routine medical care than blue-collar workers with similar ideals. More...
Telehealth helps Medicaid population
Source: MHE E-News
Remote monitoring services allow Medicaid population access to high-quality care. More...
Four-legged friends may ease patient pain
Source: MHE E-News
Hospital patients who receive dog visits require half the pain medication than patients who don't. More...
Paperwork deters routine wellness visits
Source: MHE E-News
IBM study says paperwork could deter people from making regular wellness visits. More...
Evaluate eICUs for impact on care cost, quality
Source: MHE E-News
A systematic evaluation is needed to evaluate eICUs effect on quality and costs. More...
Tea parties top of mind
Source: MHE E-News
As the healthcare debate wages on, tea parties are top of mind. More...

LISTEN TO MHE RADIO

    Listen to Jay Feldstein, DO
    Listen to Jay Feldstein, DO, corporate chief medical officer, the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, discuss the DM implications of comparative effectiveness research.

    Listen to Christobel Selecky
    Listen to Christobel Selecky, president and CEO of LifeMasters Supported SelfCare, talks about the role of social media in reaching DM participants.

    Listen to Emad Rizk
    Listen to Emad Rizk, president of McKesson Health Solutions, emphasize comprehensive care management and alignment between payers and providers.
    .

    Listen to Tracey Moorhead
    Listen to Tracey Moorhead, president and CEO of DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance, discuss how the recession has affected employers’ take on DM programs.
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    Listen to MHE Editorial Advisor Al Lewis
    Listen to MHE Editorial Advisor Al Lewis explain how synergies can increase the potential of disease management.
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Key Topic Updates
Medicare/Medicaid
Fraud crackdown continues
Redesigned care system save
Thriving MTM programs target outreach, coordinate care
Medicare insolvency due to high MA payments
Use predictive modeling in Medicare patients
Pharmacies
Wal-Mart programs may indicate shift
Adherence, compliance key with underinsured
Manage heart patients 5 ways
Market access requires new skills and processes
PBM transparency could be inevitable
Connect
HIEs leave positive mark
EMR update
Retail clinics can share info
Objective measures define EMR adoption levels
National Health Information Network test shows positive results

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