It’s hard to comprehend how much the world has changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has turned our lives upside down in many ways, from school and business closures to quarantines and social isolation. With no clear end in sight, it is not surprising that many people are having difficulty getting used…
Technological and scientific advancements have dramatically altered the treatment landscape in several disease states. These include orphan diseases and conditions that previously had no disease-modifying treatment options. These innovative therapies have also come with unprecedented costs, with some agents introduced at a price exceeding one million dollars for a single patient. Value-based purchasing arrangements (VBPs)…
COVID-19, the new coronavirus also known as SARS-CoV-2 was first reported in Wuhan, China in December, 2019. At the time of this article, there have been over 30 million cases and over 900,000 deaths worldwide. In the United States, over 7 million people have been infected with COVID-19, resulting in over 200,000 deaths. Although the…
As our country continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, a new concern has emerged – avoiding and delaying medical help when necessary, also known as medical distancing. Maintaining physical and mental health during the current pandemic is essential. If you are feeling ill, need a routine medical check-up, or have severe feelings…
For the first time ever, the Magellan Rx Management Specialty Summit was hosted virtually and the response from nationally-recognized payers, physicians, and industry insiders was remarkable: more than 700 people tuned in live on August 25 for three hours of forward-thinking content! Over 1,100 registered to take a journey through an exclusive selection of on-demand…
Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide somewhere in the world.[1] The human tragedy of death by suicide is getting worse, with global suicide rates increasing 60% in the past 45 years.[1] Most people reading this article will know someone who has been impacted by suicide. One group of folks especially at risk for a…
By Varun Choudhary and Greg Dicharry The impacts of suicide on population subsets Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US.[1] It has become the hidden epidemic in our society that is spreading with the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics show certain populations are more vulnerable than others. While a recent study shows that 11%…
At Magellan Rx Management, we passionately roll up our sleeves and dig in to solve complex pharmacy problems. One of the ways we do that is by harnessing the power of data for predictive analytics. Predictive analytics play a very important role in the healthcare industry today. It is critical to gain valuable insights about…