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The International Weaponization of Health Data

Bill of Health

On the one hand, the international sharing of health-related data sets has paved the way for important advances such as mapping the human genome , tracking global health outcomes , and fighting the rise of multidrug-resistant superbugs. Government officials recently have expressed concern about the open-access sharing of U.K.

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Lyfegen Raises $8M for Value-Based Contracting for High-Cost Drugs

HIT Consultant

By 2025, total net spending on medicine in the US is expected to reach up to $400B. With Lyfegen’s patent-pending platform, health insurances & hospitals can implement and scale value-based healthcare, improving access to treatments, patient health outcomes and affordability. “We

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Reasons, Rewards, and Tips for a More Accessible and Inclusive Web

Healthcare IT Today

Supporting this is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), intended to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities when it comes to areas like employment, government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. Both are reminders of the need to make online resources accessible to all.

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McKesson Signs Agreement to Acquire Rx Savings Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition of Rx Savings Solutions strengthens McKesson’s purpose to advance health outcomes for all. McKesson and Rx Savings Solutions share a commitment to making medication therapy more affordable and increasing medication adherence to improve outcomes. About McKesson Corporation.

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Value-based healthcare – what it means for Thailand

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Thailand’s population is ageing rapidly with almost half of its electorate above 50 years old by 2025. One possible consideration for the country is the shift towards value-based healthcare (VBHC), which is about improving healthcare outcomes at lower cost.

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How Actionable Data and Expert Analysis Supports Service Providers, Fosters Better Care and Ensures Financial Benefits

HIT Consultant

Approximately 42% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans—a segment projected to reach 46% by 2025. – Government support and benefit flexibility (e.g., Prior to co-founding Altruista Health, Ashish served as the National Director for United Health Groups Business Risk Management (BRM) division.

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CMS Issues Contract Year 2023 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Prescription Drug Sponsors

Healthcare Law Blog

Enrollee Participation in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (“D-SNP”) Governance (§ 422.107). CMS made clear, in proposing that all FIDE SNPs have exclusively aligned enrollment, CMS is requiring that all FIDE SNPs will be limited to full benefit dually eligible individuals beginning in 2025. and 422.107).