| February 14, 2013 | America's Health Insurance Plans |
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- Using AI models may boost patient outcomes, curb costs
The use of artificial intelligence algorithms in health care resulted in significantly better patient outcomes at a lower cost, researchers at Indiana University found. "The framework here easily outperforms the current treatment-as-usual, case-rate/fee-for-service models of health care," said researcher Casey C. Bennett. Computerworld
(2/12)     
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- Drugmakers, hospitals at odds over 340B discounts
The pharmaceutical industry and hospitals are fighting over the federally mandated 340B drug discount program. Some hospitals use the program as a revenue source instead of to help poor patients, drug industry groups say in a report. Hospitals argue that 340B was designed to stretch resources and support hospitals that serve the poor. Congressional Republicans are looking into the program. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
(2/12)
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- Higher death risk seen in TAVR patients with A-fib
The risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality at one year was more than doubled in transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients who had atrial fibrillation than those without the condition, a study found. The results were published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. Healio/Cardiology Today
(2/13)
- High BP during pregnancy may mean higher risk later in life
High blood pressure during pregnancy means a greater risk of heart disease, kidney problems and diabetes later in life, even with only one or two high blood pressure readings, according to a study in the journal Circulation. Women whose blood pressure returned to normal after pregnancy were still 1.6 to 2.5 times more likely to develop subsequent high blood pressure requiring hospitalization or treatment. HealthDay News
(2/11)
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- IOM: Tracking system needed to curb sales of fake drugs
The Institute of Medicine has called for a national drug-tracking system following an FDA warning on counterfeit Avastin. Such a system might utilize barcodes or electronic tags to confirm the authenticity of a medication and the ingredients used during its production, an expert said. FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg lauded the report. CBS News/The Associated Press
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- Federal officials make the case for EHR usability
EHRs need to be usable, benefit doctors and work within the health care facility's systems so as not to waste the investment made on these technologies, officials with the ONC and National Institute of Standards and Technology said at a recent conference. Meaningful use certification and keeping the provider end-user in mind when designing EHRs are some ways to achieve EHR usability, they said. Healthcare IT News
(2/12)
- HHS encourages e-patients with new effort
HHS announced plans to create a broad shift to a less hierarchical health care system and give patients and families a greater role in their own care. A new initiative aims to expand patients' access to EHRs, mobile health applications and devices, and secure electronic messaging between patients and providers, according to an article published in the journal Health Affairs. "Engaged patients ... are more likely than others to participate in preventive and healthy practices, self-manage their conditions and achieve better outcomes," said National Health IT Coordinator Dr. Farzad Mostashari. Politico (Washington, D.C.)
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| Vice President Member Group | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Manager, Payor Relations | The joint Commission | Oakbrook Terrace, IL |
| Government Relations and Compliance Officer | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | Metarie, LA |
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Louisiana Health Cooperative Inc. (LAHC) | Metarie, LA |
| Director of Product Management, UPD | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) | Washington, DC |
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| CAQH Managing Director, Finance and Administration | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare | Washington, DC |
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