There is significant interest among health care stakeholders in understanding the extent, scope and management of biologics/specialty drug use in covered populations due to its high cost impact but we’re missing lessons learned in the real world.
The deal could help the Blues plans develop payment models that reward doctors for better care and develop accountable care organizations (ACO) with doctors and hospitals.
AvMed Health Plans was created in 1969 as a prepaid health care system for pilots in Miami’s aviation industry. AvMed became licensed as an HMO in 1973 and earned federal qualification in 1977. There are more than 800 employees in the AvMed family. Corporate headquarters is located in Miami, with regional offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. As a not-for-profit, community-based health plan, AvMed is focused on…
The Apothecary Shops and Biologics, Inc. recently signed agreements with Pfizer to start carrying and dispensing Inlyta.
Walmart operates more than 3,700 pharmacies that generate more than $15 billion in annual sales.
CHCA children’s hospitals represent more than $2 billion in overall medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products.
Chicago health care is an example of a market currently in fluctuation.
The Medicare program saved $2.1 billion on prescription drugs for 3.6 million people
After successful pilot, BCBSF announced a statewide roll-out of its Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program.
BioScrip plans to leverage its recent acquisition of Critical Homecare Solutions
The new network, Regional Cancer Care Associates, will allow the doctors to bargain as a group with insurance companies and drug companies, the oncologists said.
