What are social connections? Social connections are the relationships you have with the people around you. They may be close, like family, friends, and coworkers, or more distant, like people you know casually. They can be as close as next door or so far away that you only connect with them by telephone or through…
Overview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder. Many people believe things about mental health disorders that aren’t true. Here are some myths about PTSD. Myth: PTSD is in your head. It does not exist. PTSD does exist. It is a recognized mental health problem that has been studied for many years. You…
When the whole family is involved in physical activities together, children learn that being active is fun and makes you feel good. And busy parents can combine family time with exercise time. Try these tips for getting everyone in the family up and moving together: Getting started As a family, make a list of activities…
Featuring excerpts used with permission from “Trends in Oncology Management: Oncology Care Model and Innovative Management Strategies.” Authors: Rebecca Borgert, PharmD and Michael Polson, PharmD, MS. The full article can be found in the latest Spring 2019 issue of the Magellan Rx Report. The pace of innovation in the oncology arena is seemingly unmatched by…
Patient management programs are important for both payers and patients. Successful patient management programs can improve health outcomes and quality, increase member enrollment, and improve member satisfaction, all of which support the health plan. The goal of a successful patient program is to improve the quality of medication use and the overall health and wellness…
The healthcare landscape has shifted dramatically in the last 20 years. Along with increasing costs and complexity, we’ve also seen a rise in the prevalence of chronic conditions and a specialty pipeline that has grown exponentially to treat ultra-rare conditions and orphan diseases. Additionally, we are now able to harness the power of big data,…
There’s nothing quite like a good comeback. It’s a testament to the determination of the human spirit, and a reminder of why second chances can be a great thing. The beauty of a comeback is that it happens in many forms. It could be an athlete getting back on the field after a major injury,…
Understanding pharmacy trend is important for developing robust, cost-saving specialty drug management strategies. But did you know you can’t really compare one trend number to another? Every PBM uses different methodologies, data sets, and calculations to arrive at their pharmacy trend number. Additionally, one of the largest cost drivers of specialty spend today—prescriptions drugs dispensed…