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Padula to Receive ISPOR Research Methodology Award
William V. Padula has earned the 2024 ISPOR Award for Excellence in Health Economics and Outcomes Research Methodology. The prize recognizes his use of machine learning to develop an algorithm for better predicting the risk of hospital-acquired pressure injuries—otherwise known as bedsores. Nearly 60,000 deaths from bedsores occur every year in the U.S. alone, and the condition […]
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Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: The Choices Can Be OverwhelmingÂ
Nearly 70 million Medicare-eligible Americans have complicated coverage decisions during open enrollment, and they often face biased sales pitches or may lack access to impartial help.
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The CBO Report on Medicare and Anti-Obesity Medications Should Not Be the Final Word
The highly anticipated report contains clues on how Congress may come to a different view on medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Lessons From the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack
The harrowing cyberattack on Change Healthcare provides an opportunity for the public and private sector to clarify cybersecurity priorities and focus on vital measures to secure the health care system.
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How the Next President Should Reform Medicare
If left alone, Medicare Advantage will increasingly push overall costs in Medicare into unsustainable territory. Needed reforms can be phased in over a period of years.
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As Overdose Epidemic Shifts, Higher Doses of Addiction Treatment May Benefit Patients Long Term
Patients receiving higher doses of buprenorphine were less likely to later require emergency department services or an inpatient hospital stay, researchers found.
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Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts
The urban-rural gaps in life expectancy and expected health quality for men nearing retirement age have widened significantly over a two-decade period.
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Congress Must Roll Back a Key Anti-Innovation Biden-Harris Policy
Improving FDA efficiency and eliminating CMS barriers to coverage will help get life-saving treatments to patients more quickly.
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PBM Market Concentration Varies Among Payer Types
A few pharmacy benefit managers dominate each of the payer markets, and the three biggest PBMs appear to be targeting different markets.
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Public Trust in Drinking Water Safety is Low Globally
Even in countries with high access to basic drinking water services, including the United States, doubts about the safety of water were widespread.
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