Differentiating Virtual Education to Optimize Outcomes
Study Authors: Erik D. Axene, MD, FACEP, MA and David V. Axene, FSA, FCA, CERA, MAAA Abstract: Prehospital medicine/patient care is a newer profession still being defined and, in many ways, redefining its [...]
What is the “Value” in Value-Based Care?
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the terms "value-based reimbursement" and "value-based care" (VBC) have become buzzwords that signify a shift in how we approach and pay for healthcare services. But where [...]
Absence of Variation in Health Care
As we try to identify key causes of high US healthcare costs, the topic of variation, specifically variation in practice style, often emerges. It is an accepted fact that in manufacturing quality [...]
Plan Design Considerations for Self-Funded Employers
Unlike insurers whose plans must comply with strict metal tier and essential health benefit requirements, self-funded groups benefit from flexibility of plan design and offerings. However, most of the time this freedom [...]
Thoughts on Kaiser Acquiring Geisinger
A former colleague came across an article I wrote last year, 'My Recent Experience with Kaiser Health System' – Axene Health Partners, LLC. After reading the article, she reached out to ask my [...]
Biosimilars: Maximizing Adoption
To achieve savings benefits from the coming wave of biosimilars, biosimilars must be adopted by prescribers, members, and payers (through their formulary strategies). While previous biosimilar launches have produced some initial savings [...]
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