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Rethinking Medication and Information Technology

Healthcare IT Today – What factors hold patients back from taking medications properly, and what is the advantage of supporting

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Helping People Take Their Meds

Healthcare IT Today – Medication adherence is influenced by the ease with which managed care members can fill and pick up

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Using Technology to Address Medication

Healthcare IT Today – As many as 40-50% of patients in the United States don’t take their medications as directed,

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Navigating Changes to the MA Star Ratings Medication Reconciliation Post Discharge and Plan All-Cause Readmission Measures

As Medicare Advantage continues to get more popular among consumers, CMS is sharply focused on ensuring that quality and service

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Medication Therapy Management

Medication Therapy Management: Increased CMR Costs Can be Offset by Closing Drug Therapy Problem (DTP) Gaps that Reduce MA Medical Costs

Polypharmacy without vigilant oversight presents significant risks for health plan members, particularly those with complex health needs and non-clinical stressors

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Medication Adherence Is a “Force Multiplier” for Medicare Advantage Profitability, Enrollment, Star Ratings

American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) – Medication adherence is a key part of Medicare Advantage, and its importance to

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Resolving Health Disparities with the Health Equity Index for Medicare Advantage Plans

CMS is upping the ante on resolving health disparities with its latest proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage (MA) Star

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Overcoming Social Determinants of Health to Improve Medication Adherence

Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare — The healthcare industry still has a medication adherence problem. It’s come up time and

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Don’t Fall Behind: What Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans Need to Know about 2024 Proposed Star Ratings Rules

The Medicare Advantage Star Ratings never stop changing, making it imperative for health plans to stay one step ahead of

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How Healthcare Leaders Can Help Improve Medication Adherence

Forbes Business Council — The Inflation Reduction Act includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for people with Medicare.

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