Strengthening Our Public Health Infrastructure: COVID-19 Lessons
Amid the continuing pandemic and calls for healthcare reform, the new administration seeks to confront the myriad public health issues facing our country today.
Lengthening Episode Duration Would Not Improve OCM Performance
An Avalere analysis found that lengthening episode duration from 6 months to a year would not have a large impact on the relationship between episode expenditures and benchmark costs, meaning that performance on longer episodes would not improve relative to shorter episodes.
mAb Utilization for COVID-19 Remains Low, Despite Availability
Since the beginning of the Public Health Emergency (PHE), manufacturers have been developing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and other treatment modalities to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Medicare FFS Utilization Decreased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Avalere analysis finds healthcare utilization among Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) beneficiaries decreased in the spring of 2020 compared to the spring of 2019.
Senior Preferences for COVID-19 Vaccination Released with Tivity Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted seniors nationwide, with this population at an increased risk of hospitalization or death following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
MA Enrollment in Plans with Extra Benefits for Chronically Ill Tripled in 2021
Over 3 million Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries are enrolled in plans providing additional supplemental benefits to individuals with chronic illnesses, compared to just over 1 million in 2020.
Considerations for Employers in the Era of the COVID-19 Vaccine
On December 14, 2020, an intensive care unit nurse in New York was the first American to receive an injection of the COVID-19 vaccine.
IoT: Opportunities and Use Cases for Life Sciences Organizations
Internet of Things (IoT) is a catch-all term that refers to any device that can connect to a network (including the Internet) and communicate with other devices.
Clearing the Path: Through the Pandemic and Beyond
Healthcare stakeholders face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in 2021 as we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for the political changes inherent in a new presidential administration. As we take stock of the historic events of 2020, it is important to look ahead toward the new era already coming into view.
10 Key Healthcare Implications of the GA Senate Runoff Elections
The outcome of Georgia’s runoff election—resulting in a Democratic majority in the Senate—combined with the existing Democratic majority in the House and incoming Biden administration, significantly changes the policy outlook for 2021.
Avalere 2021 Healthcare Industry Outlook: Clearing the Path
The accelerated changes and increased uncertainties in healthcare brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue into 2021, and its impacts are likely to shape healthcare for years to come. While prevalent uncertainty is a given, the broad outline of a new era is already emerging. More than ever, careful examination of healthcare stakeholder’s business models, policy developments, and data will be essential to arrive at accurate assessments of the future state. Our experts engaged in a live discussion covering critical issues facing healthcare leaders and strategies for clearing the path.
Patient Health, Food Insecurity, and the Impact of Medically Tailored Meals
Tune into another episode of Avalere Health Essential Voice. In this segment, we are joined by experts from nutrition service organizations to discuss the impact of medically tailored meals (MTM) on health outcomes and healthcare costs, and future opportunities to expand their reach through health insurance plans.
COVID-19 Vaccine State Plans
Tune into another episode of Get the Facts on COVID-19. In this segment, our vaccines experts discuss state COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans, distribution challenges, and what this space might look like as the vaccines become more widely available.
Avalere and RWJF Select Grantees to Advance Health Equity
Grantees will evaluate models for transforming health systems to promote health equity for Medicaid populations.
Measuring Equity from the Start: Disparities in the Health Development of US Kindergarteners
Tune into another episode of Avalere’s Journal Club Review podcast series on Avalere Health Essential Voice. In this segment, our experts discuss the findings, limitations, and implications of a recent study that examined disparities in the health development of young children with respect to race/ethnicity and income.
What’s Next for Telehealth?
Tune into another episode of Start Your Day with Avalere. In this segment, our experts discuss the state of the telehealth sector, the issue of payment for virtual care, and the future of telehealth.
Most Favored Nation Model Stakeholder Considerations
Tune into another episode of Start Your Day with Avalere. In this segment, experts from Avalere’s Policy practice discuss the Most Favored Nation (MFN) drug pricing model, how it works, and the implications for stakeholders.
Most Favored Nation Rule’s Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries OOP Costs
New Avalere analysis finds that most Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries would not see a substantial reduction in their out-of-pocket (OOP) costs as a result of the Most Favored Nation (MFN) model.
Improving the Public Health Impact of Pediatric Prevention Innovations
As the pipeline of novel vaccines expands, so does the pipeline for other “vaccine-like” products.
Social Determinants of Health: The Importance of Data, Part 2
Tune into the second segment of the Avalere Health Essential Voice podcast series focused on social determinants of health (SDOH) data. In this segment, Avalere experts discuss how life sciences organizations are beginning to recognize the importance and impact of this data, particularly in real-world evidence value demonstration work.