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The latest on clinical decision support and medical practice
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ArticleHealthMay 31, 2024Over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills: Improving access and reducing barriersThe role of providers in advising patients about OTC birth control pills, understanding safety, benefits, availability, and how it improves access to contraception.
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ArticleHealthMay 30, 2024How to improve the nurse experience with a simplified EHRNurses need a simplified EHR to do their best work. Including them in design and optimization is the key to positive results.
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ArticleHealthMay 28, 2024Aligning health policies with clinical evidence to support preventative careAs recommendations for preventative care like hepatitis B screenings are updated, health plans need tools to help them design policies that are current, support members, and reduce provider friction.
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ArticleHealthMay 15, 2024Focusing on patient-provider relationships for better heart healthAs cases of diabetes and hypertension rise, providers can focus on shared decision-making with patients to improve heart health and outcomes.
Insights on drug data and the future of pharmacy
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ArticleHealthApril 23, 2024The complexity of drug pricing requires a refreshed healthcare data strategyTo navigate drug pricing challenges, payers need a system-wide healthcare data strategy that streamlines operations and prioritizes member safety.
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ArticleHealthMarch 24, 2024Retail pharmacies can engage and empower patients today for a healthier tomorrowThrough engaging and educating patients with health content for consumers, retail pharmacies can proactively take a more central role in the care continuum.
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ArticleHealthFebruary 06, 2024Preventing medication errors in the ICU: Four key pillars to safer patientsMedication errors continue to be a challenge for pharmacists, especially in the ICU. Advanced medication decision support solutions can support safter patient care.
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ArticleHealthJanuary 30, 2024Personalized care in pharmacies: Strategies start with health education contentAs the local pharmacy footprint shrinks, pharmacy leaders can turn to consumer education content as an answer to challenging retail pharmacy trends in 2024.
Insights on engaging patients and members
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ArticleHealthMarch 26, 2024The new era of colon cancer screening is defined by personalizationColon cancer rates are increasing in unexpected populations, but care managers can respond with personalized patient education, new screening options.
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ArticleHealthFebruary 20, 2024The changing face of cancer requires care managers take a fresh look at digital engagementPayer care managers must use digital engagement strategies to improve cancer prevention and early detection as cancer rates rise in younger populations.
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ArticleHealthJanuary 30, 2024Can care management build member trust in healthcare and health plans?Member engagement solutions designed to deliver personalized content at scale help care teams drive confidence in health decisions and plan loyalty.
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ArticleHealthJanuary 23, 2024Deciphering medical jargon: How payers can help members bridge the information gapMember engagement featuring plain language and relatable content can help care managers improve outcomes and achieve Health Equity Index priorities.