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Proactive education about the 340B program along with careful contract evaluation can empower pharmacists to leverage it for expanded services and patient care. A more competitive landscape for drug pricing would be apparent with increased participation in 340B by pharmacies. #340B #Pharmacies #PatientCare

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"The three biggest PBMs — CVS Caremark, OptumRx and ExpressScripts — control nearly 80% of the insured prescriptions in the United States, and the six biggest PBMs control 94% of that marketplace, the FTC report said. They are at the core of conglomerates that are gobbling up a rapidly increasing share of the nation’s vast annual healthcare spending." https://lnkd.in/g9HBRVrF Healthcare deserts are growing across the United States. Our organization is here to help. #healthcareaccess #healthcare #pharmacy #independentpharmacy #communitypharmacy Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/gFVuPvgr

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For medical groups and providers that care for Medicare Advantage patients, the difference between 2 to 3 Stars in medication adherence and 4 to 5 Stars can produce a make-or-break effect on overall Star performance … as well as patient health.   Adherence performance matters … but how do you determine which resources to put toward it? How much difference does the right partner make?Learn more about Physicians Group of Southeastern Ohio's experience in selecting and integrating adherence support across its practice, and the impact that’s had on care delivery. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/deGvZFtM

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🌟 Primary Care: The MVP of MSSP 🌟 The Primary Care Collaborative's 2024 Evidence Report reveals that primary care-centric ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) deliver significantly greater savings—2.4x more over six years—compared to other ACOs. The report, in partnership with the AAFP Robert Graham Center and Simple Healthcare, highlights: ✔️ ACOs with more than 50% of physicians in primary care excel at lowering costs. ✔️ 25 "Bright Spots" (high-performing MSSP ACOs) were recognized. ✔️ Key lessons from case studies in Colorado, Louisiana, and Nebraska. Understanding these insights can be complex. Kona Medical Consulting is here to help your practice navigate this data and maximize opportunities. Let’s discuss how we can help your ACO thrive! #PrimaryCare #MSSP #ACO #HealthcareSavings #KonaMedicalConsulting

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A new Missouri Times op-ed highlights Medicare Advantage as a valuable partner for rural hospitals. In one study, increased Medicare Advantage penetration was associated with a lower risk of rural hospital closure. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4buBG1P   Medicare Advantage enrollees in rural areas save money and experience better health outcomes compared to Fee-for-Service Medicare enrollees. For more data on the value of MA in rural areas, check out BMA's rural health chartbook: https://bit.ly/3yRdhVy

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A very interesting analysis on 340B and the impact on that program from PBMs from Avalere. The analysis details how PBMs have a hand in exploiting the 340B program through their business practices. https://lnkd.in/gEQAKczY

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Happening TODAY at 2PM EST, don’t miss our Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) webinar with ExactCare on “Leveraging Pharmacy to Improve Clinical and Cost Outcomes for Members with Complex Needs.” 👉Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/AkyOrZ0 #Pharmacy #MedicationSafety

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Answering the "Why?" with SpendMend: Greg Wilson explains why someone should listen to SpendMend's 340B Unscripted Podcast. SpendMend Pharmacy #pharmacy #340B #podcast #healthcare #spendmend

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Bringing workflow consistency and efficiency to providers 🏥👩‍⚕️ Our experts discuss new regulations for prior authorization and how they will affect the specialty medication landscape in a recent webinar. Check out the highlight reel 📽️ and get the full recording on demand 👇 https://bit.ly/4iiMeoA

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A new study from Humana leaders in Health Affairs provides more compelling evidence that hybrid payments provide primary care practices with the predictability they need to build out more effective care teams. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eCXbu3Tu

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We sat down with an impressive lineup of some of the most connected healthcare and health policy experts at this year's 2024 HMA Conference! As we look ahead to 2025, here are some of the most memorable takeaways from our time in Chicago: https://bit.ly/3NN6RLC #HMACon2024 #healthcare #healthpolicy

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Pharmacies are playing an increasingly pivotal role in meeting patient needs, and recent developments at Kroger and Walmart highlight this transformation. Kroger Health’s The Little Clinic is now offering GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepabound as part of their weight loss management program, available both in-person and via telehealth. Meanwhile, Walmart is enhancing the shopping experience with digital shelf labels, improving efficiency and helping employees to focus more on customer service. As pharmacies evolve, it’s crucial to support them with digital solutions that adapt to the evolving market, ensuring they can continue to provide quality care to their patients. These innovations help pharmacies prioritize patient care, spend time where it counts and seamlessly adapt to new roles and responsibilities. By leveraging smart inventory management technology, pharmacies can enhance patient outcomes and provide exceptional service even as their role contines to evolve. #PharmacyCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientFirst #PharmacyTransformation #DigitalHealth

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Prior authorizations create a significant administrative burden for providers. An average practice completes 45 prior authorizations a week per physician. Physicians and their staff spend an average of 14 hours a week completing those requests. Rebecca Grandy - Director of Pharmacy at CHESS - shares how pharmacists can help reduce this burden, letting providers get back to practicing medicine. Learn more on the latest episode of the Move to Value Podcast. Available to stream wherever you get podcasts. #podcast #healthcarepodcast #valuebasedcare #priorauthorizations

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Maximizing 340B Opportunities Through Effective Pharmacy Reconciliation - https://lnkd.in/eP9w4dpq SPONSORED CONTENT In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, pharmacy reconciliation has become much more than a routine accounting task—it has evolved [...] #340B

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