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| AHIP’s Position on “Gag Clauses” and Patients’ Right to Know |
There have been some questions recently about “gag clauses” in contracts that hinder pharmacists from advising patients of when a medication may be cheaper if they pay for it without insurance. We wanted to be clear on where health insurance providers stand on the issue.
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| AHIP Blog: Let’s Tie Drug Prices to Healthy Outcomes—Both Physically and Financially |
We know health care in the United States is some of the most expensive in the world. Innovations in care delivery save as well as improve the lives of patients, while also reduce the cost of care. Yet we find ourselves in a pharmaceutical cost crisis. Out-of-control drug prices are a burden on hospitals, providers and result in higher health coverage premiums for patients—yet often don’t result in better outcomes for patients.
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| New Sponsorship Pairs Aflac and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to Help Defeat Childhood Cancer |
" Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is closely aligned with Aflac 's goal to help eradicate childhood cancer once and for all. This partnership will go a long way toward presenting a united front against childhood cancer as Aflac and CMN Hospitals combine resources on behalf of children and their families," said Ms. Catherine Hernandez-Blades , Senior Vice President, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Aflac
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| Alignment Healthcare: National Study Reveals Seniors Are Nervous About Future of Their Health Care |
"As a health care company and health plan dedicated solely to the senior community, we help seniors address the challenges that come with navigating and improving the state of their health every day. That’s why our model of care is disrupting the industry’s traditional standard of care delivery. Our technology-enabled predictive capabilities, disease management programs and concierge-like care put us at the forefront of solving senior health care challenges," said Mr. John Kao , CEO of Alignment Health
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| HealthPartners, Park Nicollet pharmacies begin distributing medication to prevent opioid overdoses for high-risk patients |
“This program makes this life-saving drug more available in our community. It’s important because it allows prompt action by friends and loved ones who are more likely to detect the early onset of an overdose," said Dr. Lawrence King PharmD , manager of pharmacy practice, HealthPartners
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| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute: Study shows shorter Hepatitis C regimen effective in black patients |
“We found that treatment was equally effective for black patients who were treated for eight and 12 weeks. The eight-week regimen was also generally underused for all patients, with 26 percent of those eligible for eight weeks receiving 12 weeks of therapy," said Mr. Michael Silverberg , of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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| Kaiser Permanente Provides Free Medical Procedures and Cancer Screenings for Community Access Day |
“With the Community Access Day program, they leave the facility with a clear diagnosis and the Venice Family Clinic now has the knowledge they need to move forward to help these patients restore their health. This program has a very powerful impact on these patients’ lives and perfectly complements our mission at Kaiser Permanente ," said Ms. Celia Brugman , Community Benefit health manager, Kaiser Permanente
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| HAP Names New Vice President of Business Development and Consumer Solutions |
“His well-rounded background, combined with his passion for building and maintaining relationships with HAP ’s key business partners positions us well for future growth opportunities as HAP continues to expand throughout Michigan," said Teresa L. Kline MPH , president and CEO, Health Alliance Plan
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| CVS Health Launches Two Initiatives in New Hampshire to Combat Opioid Abuse |
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