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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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Why the FTC Investigated PBMs and What it Means for You

ACMA Blog

The nation’s leading PBMs frequently have the ability to exert control on the pharmacies patients can go to to obtain prescriptions. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), prior authorizations are the number one reason for care delay in the United States. OptumRx, Inc., Humana Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.,

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Retail Clinics’ Growing Role in Health Care and Prescription Drug Sales

Health Populi

Most retail clinics are owned by large retail chains, illustrated in the first pie-circle chart, dominated by CVS Health’s MinuteClinic (with two-thirds of the market share), Kroger’s brand The Little Clinic *with 12%), and Walgreens’ co-owned Village Medical (comprising 8% of the retail clinic share). One-half of U.S.

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. It ensures that what the patient receives is medically appropriate for their situation.

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Applying to Medical School? The Pre-Med Competencies are What You Must Show [Episode 554]

Accepted Blog

Dr. Wherley gives an overview of the 17 competencies identified by the AAMC as essential for success in medical school and beyond. She leans into her expertises as an Assistant Dean, medical school program director, and advisor to present practical tips on how to develop these traits and demonstrate them in an application.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

His doctoral work examined the impact of group medical visits for patients with Type 2 diabetes and whether this intervention led to better health outcomes. Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany.

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Patients Look Beyond the Pandemic to Pharma for Engagement, Innovation, and Integrity

Health Populi

PatientView, based in the UK, has collaborated with over 40,000 patient advocacy organizations globally marking over 10 years doing this research. Patient access takes many forms, and financial is one that hit many households adversely impacted by job loss or other fiscal impact in the wake of the pandemic-era economy.