Research published in Health Affairs takes a look at the effect of a value-based purchasing contract on mental health services.
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We continue our review of the 2015-16 drug benefit report, looking at utilization management, network design and other issues.
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Massachusetts has implemented reform after reform to supposedly lower health spending in the state while improving quality. While most residents of the state now have insurance, the state continues to experience rapid health spending growth, the most recent sign of which is strong increases in health insurance premiums, with most rising in the high single digits, with the largest rises found among plans for small groups and individuals.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/01/03/health-care-costs-rising-faster/WUfquz4gBEjncURDm20b6L/story.htmlOops, telemedicine kiosk vendor HealthSpot, after raising large sums from investors, is apparently out of business.
http://medcitynews.com/2016/01/telemedicine-kiosk-maker-healthspot-shuts-down/?utm_source=MedCity+News+Subscribers&utm_campaign=3e0cb8e762-MCN+Daily+Email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5092836c41-3e0cb8e762-408793005&rf=1Tabula Rasa, which owns CareKinesis, a pharmacy vendor focused on the aged, filed for an IPO which would value the company at as much as $115 million.
http://medcitynews.com/2016/01/tabula-rasa-files-ipo/?utm_source=MedCity+News+Subscribers&utm_campaign=3e0cb8e762-MCN+Daily+Email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5092836c41-3e0cb8e762-408793005&rf=1The 2015-2016 Prescription Benefit Management Institute report on drug benefits reveals useful information about design and cost trends.
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