comprehensive primary care plus

CMS seeks applicants for outcomes-based primary care model

The Comprehensive Primary Care Plus program aims to help primary care practices coordinate care, offer preventive health services, engage patients in their own care and help those with serious or chronic illnesses set and work toward health goals.

By Neil Versel

Will CMS attempt at primary care payment reform work?

The idea is that the care management and incentive payments will motivate doctors to better support and engage patients, deliver preventive care and coordinate with other providers.

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.

A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence

At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.

A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma

A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

By PurpleLab