When someone suffers a heart attack, the initial focus is often on healing physically. Yet, the emotional journey can be just as impactful, and sometimes even more difficult than expected. Heart attack survivors can feel vulnerable or afraid. But there is hope, and help. Survivors Have Heart is a movement to celebrate survivorship and a destination…
The Institute for Patient Access released a new Health Plan Coverage Report Card highlighting the rates at which South Carolina insurers deny patients coverage for advanced cholesterol-lowering drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors. The report card reveals that health plans reject nearly 50 percent of claims submitted for coverage of prescribed PCSK9 inhibitors.
Cambia Health Solutions has announced Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH, as Senior Vice President, Health Care Services and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Pegus brings over 25 years of clinical practice and operational business experience to the company and will lead strategy for Cambia’s enterprise and regional health plan business. Prior to joining Cambia, she served as President…
The development of administrative tools for a standardized and centralized process increases access and positively impacts minority and high-risk populations. NEW YORK, NY – August 9, 2018 – The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has issued its first series of Prior Authorization (PA) Resource Kits for healthcare providers. These Resource Kits have been uniquely designed for…
Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a distinguished physician scientist to serve as Chief and Senior Physician in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and hold an academic appointment as…
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), during its July 2018 meeting, awarded the ABC “Accreditation with Commendation” for the next six years, until July 2024. Accreditation with Commendation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate compliance in all criteria and accreditation policies. It distinguishes ABC as a leader in the community of educators committed…