New Research Reveals Insights into Costs of Specialty Pharmaceuticals
We know that specialty drugs( most injectables, biologics, and drugs requiring specialized administration) are expensive but spending on specialty drugs has often been difficult to measure because of proprietary rebate payments by manufacturers to insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and state Medicaid agencies. A recent analysis by AHRQ researchers Hill, Miller, and Ding in Health Affairs […]
Celebrating National Pharmacy Week!
This week is #NationalPharmacyWeek and is an opportunity to recognize the vital contributions that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make every day to patient care, particularly during this public health emergency. Thank you to all pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians for all that you do to make medication safety Job # 1! For all prescribers and pharmacists in DC, […]
Innovation Horizons to Provide IT Engineering & Support to Establish a Rent Control Clearinghouse Database
Innovation Horizons has been awarded a contract by the District of Columbia Office of Tenant Advocate (OTA) to provide IT engineering and special project support. The 5 year award supports the establishment and management of a public resource to support data management needs for regulated residential housing rental properties. Photo: Apartments on R Street NW by […]
New: Innovation Horizons is now working with DC MOBIS!
Innovation Horizons, LLC has been award a contract by the District of Columbia for services offered under the Service and Supply Schedule Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) Contract No. CW 82357.
Innovation Horizons to Provide IT Engineering & Support to DC Health Benefits Exchange
Innovation Horizons has been awarded a contract by the District of Columbia Health Benefits Exchange (HBX) to provide IT engineering and special project support. The DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority was established by the District of Columbia to develop and operate the on-line health insurance marketplace called DC Health Link for residence and small businesses […]
Innovation Horizons awarded contract by District of Columbia Department of Health for Pharmaceutical Prescribing Education
Innovation Horizons was awarded a contract to support the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Health to support educational needs among health professionals for evidence-based practices in pharmaceutical prescribing. DCRx – the DC Center for Rational Prescribing provides information about medications and other therapeutic options. The DC Department of Health provides non-commercial, independent continuing education […]
Stakeholder Viewpoints on the Status of Health Data
The following is cross-posted from Academy Health. Are we making progress with the transparency of health care and use of data? The 10th Anniversary Health Datapalooza prompted reflection among stakeholders on how the use of data in healthcare has evolved and revolutionized the industry in a relatively short period. A decade ago, EHRs were somewhat new to […]
Viewpoints on the Future of Healthcare Data
The following is cross-posted from HIMSS. This year, HIMSS is proud to be a collaborating partner in the 10th anniversary of Health Datapalooza – AcademyHealth’s annual convening on health data and technology. The collaboration furthers HIMSS commitment to meaningful transformation of data into new capabilities that deliver innovation in health transformation. As part of that collaboration, we’ll […]
The Leading Edge of Disruptive Innovations in Health Care Data, Communications, and Information Technologies: Internet of Medical Things
This issue brief explores the topic of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the basis for its current surge in applications across the health care sector. Here, we explore IoT, specifically for medical applications, from a historical perspective, terms and definitions, the major science and technology components, and, relevant to the Global Digital Health Partnership […]
Celebrating Community-based Innovation Projects for Person-Centered Health Care
This week I had the fantastic opportunity to participate in two community project showcases led by incredible innovators in Boston, MA and Washington, D.C. Often, that first step in the innovator’s journey is the toughest. What I loved about these two experiences was the focus on patient experiences, collaboration among stakeholders as active participants and […]
