Best Practices

Officials with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) met recently with industry leaders to discuss measures that they say will streamline and improve the prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Health Insurance Marketplace, and commercial plans. Read More ›

DCTs involve collaboration between study sponsors, research teams, the National TeleOncology Service, and participant sites. Read More ›

At least one base pharmacy will be investigating ways to engage military personnel who don’t use the pharmacy, after a survey underscored some key barriers to pharmacy access. Read More ›

The acceleration of technology in the healthcare sector has been helpful in streamlining many aspects of day-to-day operations, but new innovations continue apace, including customer relationship management software, business intelligence tools, artificial intelligence, and updated electronic medical records and telehealth systems. Read More ›

Despite ranking among the top 6 wealthiest economies in the world per capita, the United States still has sizable health disparities among its citizens, which are rooted in social, economic, and environmental factors. A comprehensive local approach was developed at Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates to include support from all segments of the health ecosystem. Read More ›

While the panel acknowledged there is a long way to go in terms of encouraging diverse patient populations to participate in clinical trials, they note that there is reason for hope. Before the draft guidance was even issued by the FDA in June, several industry sponsors had already partnered with health care professionals to boost clinical trial participation.  Read More ›