Archive for August, 2011

Managing Utilization by Exception

Posted in Cost and Quality Improvement, Matthew Zubiller, Point-of-Care Decision Management on August 31st, 2011 by Sandy Cummings – Comments Off

Matthew Zubiller discusses the foundational components of next-generation utilization management in the July/August 2011 issue of American Health & Drug Benefits, focusing on both the benefits to be achieved by transitioning to this model and the latest tools available to facilitate the transition.

http://www.ahdbonline.com/article/managing-utilization-exception

Personalized Medicine: Grappling With a New Frontier

Posted in Cost and Quality Improvement, Matthew Zubiller, Personalized Medicine/Molecular Diagnostics (MDx), Point-of-Care Decision Management on August 11th, 2011 by Bruce Jankowitz – Be the first to comment

In the July/August issue of Case in Point, Matthew Zubiller writes about about the opportunities and challenges of personalized medicine, outlining the key components involved in helping pick the right test quickly at the point of care.

http://www.dorlandhealth.com/case_management/cip_magazine/Personalized-Medicine-Grappling-With-a-New-Frontier_1860.html

McKesson Aims to Help Health Plans Navigate MDx, Genetic Testing Space

Posted in Cost and Quality Improvement, Matthew Zubiller, Personalized Medicine/Molecular Diagnostics (MDx), Point-of-Care Decision Management on August 11th, 2011 by Bruce Jankowitz – Comments Off

In July 2011, Matthew Zubiller spoke to GenomeWeb’s Tony Fong about McKesson’s support for sound decision making when it comes to molecular diagnostics and genetic testing , including software that provides automated notifications and authorizations, aggregates orders and validates coverage.

http://www.genomeweb.com/dxpgx/mckesson-aims-help-health-plans-navigate-mdx-genetic-testing-space