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Smoking, Insurance Coverage Show Link in Those With Mental Health Disorders, SUD

Pharmacy Times

The objective of the study was to estimate recent trends in cigarette use and health insurance coverage for US adults with and without mental health and SUD.

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Insurance Coverage of FMTs in CDI

Pharmacy Times

Experts comment on insurance coverage as a factor for the broader use of FMTs for the management of CDI.

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Insurance Coverage is Lagging in a Golden Age of Obesity Treatment

Drug Topics

Antiobesity medications are considered to be 'vanity drugs' by many private insurers, and the refusal to cover obesity treatment is counterproductive because of obesity's many health consequences.

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Navigating Pharmacy Insurance Coverage: How to Evaluate Insurance Plans for Your Business

Digital Pharmacist

One effective way to mitigate these risks is by having comprehensive insurance coverage. Determining the coverage needs and evaluating insurance requirements for your pharmacy can ensure you’re adequately protected in the face of any unforeseen circumstances.

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High-rated hospitals still have safety disparities across race, ethnicity and insurance coverage

Fierce Healthcare

Measurable differences in patient safety across race, ethnicities and insurance coverage persist even among hospitals rated at the top of their class, according to a new analysis of Leapfrog Hospit | New findings from a Leapfrog Group and Urban Institute analysis suggest that patient safety disparities are not driven by individual hospitals, but are (..)

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Southern states have low insurance coverage, high costs, new report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Southern states have low insurance coverage, high costs, new report finds. agliadkovskaya. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 16:33.

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Providers can now see patients' insurance coverage in GoodRx's cost comparison tool

Fierce Healthcare

GoodRx has launched a new feature to allow healthcare professionals to see the cost of a patient’s prescription with their insurance. | The feature, embedded in GoodRx's provider solution, surfaces a patient’s coverage and benefits at the point of care with the goal of increasing price transparency and access to drugs.