2 Popular Drug Benefit Strategies That Have Unintended Consequences For Health Equity
The high cost of prescription drugs is a significant challenge for many Americans, and health plans often use drug benefit strategies to help manage costs. However, two popular drug benefit strategies – formularies and copay structures – can have unintended consequences for health equity. In this article, we will discuss these two strategies and their […]
Building Good Trust in the Science of Vaccines
During the pandemic, Geraldine Bradshaw, a school principal in Durham, North Carolina, volunteered for a clinical trial that tested one of the COVID-19 vaccines. She says her students inspired her to do so and she in turn wanted to inspire African Americans like herself. “It gave me the power to help pave a way for […]
The Rise Of The Health Solutions Company: How Plans Are Reinventing The Traditional Health Payer Identity
The traditional role of health insurance companies or payers has been to collect premiums from individuals and employers and pay healthcare providers for the medical services rendered. However, over the past few years, we have witnessed the emergence of a new breed of health insurance companies, which are often referred to as health solutions companies. […]
4 Reasons Health Plans Are Motivated To Diversify, Now More Than Ever Before
Health plans, like many other industries, are motivated to diversify their offerings for a multitude of reasons. However, in recent times, this motivation has become more pressing than ever before. In this essay, we will explore four reasons why health plans are motivated to diversify now more than ever. Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted […]
What Nurse Leaders Should Know About RN Intent To Leave
Nursing is a demanding profession, with long hours, high stress, and often emotionally challenging work. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing essential care and support to patients and families. However, nursing is also a profession with high turnover rates. Nurses may leave their jobs for a variety of reasons, including burnout, job dissatisfaction, and […]
Crisis In Women’s Health Care: 3 Ways You Can Address The Growing Problem
Women’s health care is facing a growing crisis, with many women struggling to access the care they need. From lack of insurance coverage to long wait times and limited access to specialists, the challenges facing women seeking medical care are many. Here are three ways that we can address this growing problem: Increase access to […]
3 Findings From Our Analysis Of Behavioral Health Claims Data
Behavioral health is a critical area of healthcare that addresses mental health and substance abuse issues. The behavioral health industry has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, particularly with the emergence of new treatment options and changing regulations. To better understand these changes and identify trends in behavioral health, our team recently conducted an […]
Improving Kids’ Minds Linked to Improving Their Health
Proper nutrition is essential for the brain to perform at its peak, no matter the age. It then would follow that the food kids eat fuels not only their body, but also their minds. “Research shows that healthy eating can improve children’s concentration and help them do better in the school,” says Janice Baranowski from […]
ALS Must Not Defeat Us: A Message of Hope
ALS is a disease that makes the nerve cells stop working and die. The nerves lose the ability to trigger specific muscles, which causes the muscles to become weak and leads to paralysis. Unfortunately, about 80 percent of people who get ALS die within two to five years of diagnosis. After Mr. Alderman’s diagnosis, he […]
Chiropractors Offer Advice to Those With Diabetes
If current trends are to be believed, 1 in 5 Americans will have diabetes by 2025 — and 1 in 3 a generation later. So says the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which calls the figures “alarming.” But when you think about today’s lifestyles — too often sedentary, with unhealthy diets — is […]