Managed Healthcare Executive

02/09/2025

🏈 Super Bowl Sunday is here! 🏆 While we get ready for the big game, let's take a look back at the top 5 articles that are making waves in 2025! From the latest trends to thought-provoking discussions, these reads are perfect for game day reflections.

Trump Targets Public Health System, Military COVID Vaccine Mandate in His Inaugural Address
https://bit.ly/4hr2WBd
Diabetes Association Updates Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes
https://bit.ly/3CI9jkI
FDA Approves Ozempic to Reduce Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
https://bit.ly/4hu2NNm
RFK Jr. and HIV Denial: He Says He Is Neutral, But…
https://bit.ly/4hqOCbP
Humana Leads in Customer Experience in Forrester Health Insurance Report
https://bit.ly/4hP9R70

02/06/2025

Laurie Ratliff was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer 25 years ago, and she’s continuing to beat the odds while advocating for aesthetic flat closure as a viable breast reconstruction option.
https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/-you-re-beautiful-life-after-double-mastectomy

02/06/2025

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02/06/2025

The quality-adjusted life years has shown staying power in cost-effectiveness calculations, but some say it has major flaws and have proposed alternatives.
https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/the-qaly-has-turned-50-some-think-it-should-get-early-retirement

02/06/2025

Progressive pulmonary fibrosis can impact a patient’s daily activities and quality of life. Experts explore the challenges that come with disease progression in this K-Cast episode. Watch the video to learn more: https://bit.ly/3CqvvQf

02/05/2025

If more than half of the world's population will undergo the menopause, then why has it been such a misunderstood topic, especially in the workplace?

An overview of menopause taboo, the lingering effects of the Women’s Health Initiative study and what employers can do support their menopausal workers, according to Stephanie Faubion, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and medical director of The Menopause Society.

02/05/2025

can significantly impact patients’ psychological and social quality of life as well asand treatment adherence. Experts discuss the need for a holistic approach to therapies that support both physical symptoms and psychosocial needs. Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/40dEHzc

02/04/2025

Previously conflicted Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy votes for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines this morning to send the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be HHS Secretary to the full Senate.

02/04/2025

How can health systems optimize biosimilar implementation? Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP, FAST, offers a framework for access, adoption, and sustainability with this k-cast series. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/4gvBMrA

02/03/2025

40% of patients discuss medication affordability with doctors. 79% of them experience sticker shock at the pharmacy. Here’s what we’re trying to change.

01/31/2025

Since 1990, we’ve been the trusted source for industry news, market trends, and peer-driven insights, all aimed to improve patient care while reducing healthcare costs, and we aren’t slowing down.
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01/30/2025

The Cigna Group reported today their total revenue of $247.1 billion for 2024, compared with $195.3 billion in 2023. This growth highlights the company’s strong financial results, supported by the success of Evernorth Health Services, new client acquisitions and growth in the specialty drug space.

The Cigna Group reported today their total revenue of $247.1 billion for 2024, compared with $195.3 billion in 2023. This growth highlights the company’s strong financial results, supported by the success of Evernorth Health Services, new client acquisitions and growth in the specialty drug space.

01/29/2025

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the HHS secretary, he will have broad influence over the future course of U.S. healthcare. Interest in his nomination would be high regardless but it is sky-high based on his views on vaccines & his family name.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS secretary nominee, has said he is not antivaccine, but he has a track record of casting doubt on the safety and efficacy of vaccines.

01/29/2025

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01/29/2025

What is Narcolepsy and why does it happen? Find out with our K-Cast, Optimizing Narcolepsy Care: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Access. Coming Soon! Watch our other video series today: https://ow.ly/4WQ650UPtlC

01/28/2025

45% of MHE readers believe RFK Jr.'s vaccine views are dangerous

The survey also showed that high drug costs and artificial intelligence are topmost among the respondent’s concerns.

01/28/2025

Americans remain deeply supportive of government health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, even as discussions of potential federal spending cuts are ongoing

As the nation is again under the reigns of a Trump administration and a Republican-led Congress, debates on reducing spending have not affected the public’s feelings on these programs.

01/23/2025

Better outcomes depend on price transparency. Today, patients can gauge affordability for almost everything. Why not medication? This is what we’re changing.