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The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S. In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. population).

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Health Populi

The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. Primary care provides patient advocacy in the health care system to accomplish cost-effective care by coordination of health care services.

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The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S. In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. population).

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In 2023, the U.S. Will Still Be the #1 Prescription Drug Spender in the World, IQVIA Forecasts

Health Populi

Other key trends to expect leading to 2023 will be: The rise of patient advocacy roles in pharma companies. This topic will inevitably be part of ongoing political debates as we lead up to the 2020 Presidential election. More philanthropic organizations targeting neglected tropical and public health diseases.

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

Patient Care Coordinators. The Pharmacist’s Role in Prior Authorizations. The Pharmacy Times. link] ASHP. Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician. link] ASHP. Medication Access Coordinator. link] Keough, L. Health Careers Info. link] AMCP. Your Roadmap to a Career in Managed Care Pharmacy. link] Simmons, Liz. Medical Coding Specialist.

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

And that involvement in social media is intimately woven with Stacy’s patient advocacy journey….for Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. Stacy doubled down on the explanation of being a “healthcare executive” before morphing into patient advocate. for herself and for her son, Emmett.

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Top Physicians and Clinicians to Follow in Digital Health

Doximity

Dr. Grinberg was a Doximity Op-Med Fellow 2020-2022, and a Doximity Digital Health Follow 2022-2023. She's an active voice for patient advocacy and possesses a fervent passion for writing and speaking. She currently works as hospice medical director in Maryland. Her dedication doesn't stop at the clinic's door.

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