The director of medical affairs for Molina Healthcare of Florida calls on community and not-for-profit organizations to help the health plan’s Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Insurers Relax Rules, Help Members After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma
Deadlines were loosened and out-of-network fees, waived. Insurers, like providers, have preparedness plans, but some see a need for closer coordination with other stakeholders.
Jailbreak: How To Ease the Life Sentence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Some 1.6 million Americans suffer from life-disrupting IBD. New delivery models that integrate care and engage patients offer some hope.
Young Man Battles For His Life Against Rare Autoimmune Disease
The author’s nephew suffers from a rare form of familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. His organs shut down and he’s placed in a medically induced coma. Meanwhile, costs mount to $4.9 million, most of it paid by an employer-sponsored health plan.
Congress Puts ‘Shadow’ Pricing of MS Drugs in the Spotlight
Prices of older drugs go up when new treatments are introduced. The difference between list and net price is also getting some fresh scrutiny.
Time To Lift the Curtain On PBM Wheeling and Dealing
They say their deals need to be kept private so they can drive a hard bargain with manufacturers. But employers, consumer groups, and legislators are calling for more PBM transparency.
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FDA approval of the CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia could usher in an era of genetically engineered, individually tailored immunotherapies. But tap those brakes. Long-term results are in short supply—and there’s that $475,000 price tag.
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