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PBM fee separation improves patient outcomes

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PBM fee separation improves patient outcomes

This piece was co-authored by Sally C. Pipes and Wayne Winegarden. The pharmaceutical supply chain is rife with improper incentives. Because of these disincentives, reasonable policies under most market conditions will create problems that harm patients. The combination of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fees with the discounts they negotiate exemplifies this problem. The three largest … Read more

Nomophobia: New insights into psychological factors influencing phone separation anxiety

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A new study provides insight into the factors that influence the fear of being separated from one’s cell phone, also known as nomophobia. An important finding is that improving interpersonal problem-solving skills equates to a reduction in nomophobia. Additionally, emotional intelligence has been found to be associated with stronger interpersonal problem-solving skills and reduced stress. … Read more