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A claims-based analysis of prostate biopsy episodes when there is no evidence of a cancer diagnosis
26 February 2024 - by Pamela Laboy, Carol Bazell, Stephen George, Keely Congdon, Jack Tyson
Our recent analysis shows how the total cost of care for prostate biopsy episodes varied substantially, based on whether the patient had complications.
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Exploring Medicare Part D prior authorizations
17 June 2020 - by Stephen George, Lisa Mattie
Prior authorization presents benefits and challenges along with opportunities for improvement as plan sponsors aim to control costs and ensure access to appropriate drugs.
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A review of vaccinations: A tool in battling viral infections
08 June 2020 - by Stephen George, Joel Brill
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper examines why, when, and how vaccines are used; highlights the vaccine development pathway; reviews previous experience with viral pandemics; and assesses ways payers can address COVID-19.
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Evaluation of the Appropriateness of EmpiRx’s Clinical Savings Tracker for Estimating Ingredient Cost Savings
19 November 2019 - by Stephen George, Tracy Margiott
This report provides an independent review of the processes EmpiRx Health uses to calculate savings under the Clinical Savings Tracker component of its Clinical Care Management program.
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Assessing the potential revenue impact to oncology practices under a cancer drug therapy bundled reimbursement model
20 March 2017 - by Stephen George, Stuart D. Rachlin
This report evaluates the potential impact to provider reimbursement under alternative oncology payment structures and illustrates the inherent variabilities across patients using a simplified alternative oncology payment bundle for cancer drug treatments and related professional services.
