Most hospitals in the U.S. have set cost reduction targets and acknowledged their importance. But fewer than one in four have achieved “most” or “all” of their cost transformation goals especially in non-traditional, high-opportunity cost reduction areas like lowering unwarranted clinical variation.
‘Netflix model’ for hep C drugs approved
Another state has signed on to a “Netflix” style payment model for hepatitis C drugs.
Washington state now joins Louisiana in paying a flat rate for “cheap” access to the drugs. It has agreed to give AbbVie some $321 million to treat about 30,000 patients with its glecaprevir/pibrentasvir combo pill (Mavyret) over four years.
Emphasizing medication adherence to patients vital for the success of treatment
There have been many advances in technology, packaging solutions and behavioral science to improve medication adherence. Here are some of those advancements and interventions.
Program that manages cancer risk with care coordination and patient management
Candace Westgate, MD realized the limits of care coordination and patient engagement programs for cancer risk-management and prevention only after encountering a patient testing positive for a cancer-causing genetic mutation.
6 key categories telemedicine can help increase access to patient care
Telehealth and telemedicine technologies are beneficial in providing up-to-date, timely and cost-effective care to resource-limited populations.