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How to help patients with prior authorization

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Many patients arrive at the pharmacy ready to pick up their medication only to find out their prescription needs prior authorization , which can lead to frustration and confusion. Insurance companies use prior authorization to manage costs and ensure a procedure or medication is safe and appropriate for a patient.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth discontinues a controversial brand amid scrutiny of algorithmic care denials

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The move also encapsulates how UnitedHealth is pushing to control every piece of patient care outside of the hospital and distancing itself from the aspects that have generated controversy.

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New Year’s Resolutions Trends: What Doctors Resolve To Do

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Under the guise of a new year’s resolution, some clinicians take the opportunity to remind influencers and stakeholders of efforts that need to be redoubled for the benefit of patients and patient care. It includes ensuring that office functions like scheduling are streamlined to make it easy for patients to get in the door.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

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9 pharmacy tech roles and responsibilities When it comes to patient care, the importance of pharmacy technicians cannot be overstated, Dr. Ojageer says. Their responsibilities have expanded to include complex tasks such as medication therapy management, immunization administration, and medication reconciliation, she says.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

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Mobile apps can help healthcare workers remember their daily tasks, browse the documentation, and optimize communication within their teams. For Patients. Support for patients with chronic diseases. Health insurance apps. An Entire Workflow in a Mobile Device. A Mobile Platform for Pharma. Symptom checkers. Fitness apps.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Emerging Digital Health Technologies

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Digital health is transforming the health care landscape through new technologies and platforms in patient care management, conducting of clinical trials, patient data collection, and the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Challenges & Opportunities in Emerging Digital Health Technologies. Ryan Hoshi. James Wabby.

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Salesforce in the healthcare industry: capabilities, applications, alternatives

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Humana , a US-based health insurance company, took advantage of a few Salesforce products at once to build a single view around their customers. Teams can store all critical documentation, access it anytime, and share it with researchers and other stakeholders. With Salesforce, they do it for 15 minutes.