Patient Engagement
The idea is that regular physical activity can reduce the impacts of chronic illnesses, improve mental health and lower healthcare costs.
With a rate announcement expected soon, MedPAC cautions that MA may worsen Medicare's sustainability.
The popularity of MA has exploded, but AHIP officials want to protect MA before the end of the pandemic signals a shift in flexibilities.
The program touts evidence of higher-quality outcomes at lower costs for patients compared to traditional acute care.
Costs per single treatment for drugs administered in hospitals were an average of $7,000 more than those purchased through specialty pharmacies.
With specialty drug costs projected to reach $505 billion by 2023 by the company's estimates, Optum has tapped into a potential market opportunity.
Sara Serritella of the University of Chicago will spin her tale during the HIMSS22 annual conference in Orlando next month.
Alcohol use has been on the rise, and nearly 60% of people have increased their drinking during the pandemic, numbers show.
Sammeli Liikkanen, director of digital medicine at Orion Corporation, says that quality data and empathy are central to making digital solutions work.
Since 2014, drug prices have increased 35%, while the cost of all items and services has increased 19%.