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Healey’s Grand Plan: (Potential) Relief in Store for Mass. Healthcare Prior Authorization
By: Jen McCormick and David Ostrowsky Prior. Authorization. Lumped together, the two words have long been the bane of patients’ experience in navigating an often-byzantine healthcare system. Whether you’re a patient with diabetes waiting ever-so patiently for insulin or one…
New Year, New Considerations for Leaves of Absence
By: Kendall Jackson For many, the start of a new year offers a breath of fresh air, particularly for those who were working tirelessly to complete important end-of-year administrative tasks. From making changes to benefits and implementing plan document updates…
From PCP to DPC
By: David Ostrowsky Among the many issues that Americans—both patients and practitioners—have with their country’s healthcare system are that a.) the administrative hassles for insurance matters can be burdensome and b.) the patient-doctor relationship is increasingly void of good old…
The (Possible) Lurking Dangers of Melatonin
By: David Ostrowsky Many Americans have long viewed melatonin as a harmless supplement that’s readily accessible on the shelf at the local grocers or CVS. Certainly, millions consider melatonin to be an effective sleep aid with minimal side effects and…
PBM Reform Laws Reach Mainstream
By: Bryan M. Dunton, Esq. It may feel like everyone is suddenly talking about prescription drugs and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) this year, and that’s because they are. PBM reform has shifted from obscure policy debates to a regulatory groundswell…
Social Media: A Benefit or a Detriment to Your Mental Health?
By: Kate MacDonald If you want to connect with family, friends, or long-lost classmates, you have your pick of social media platforms. From Facebook, to Instagram, to Threads, and everything in between, there are ways to not only maintain connections,…
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