By Carmel Shachar, J.D., M.D. , Gregory Curfman, M.D. In an era of heightened demand for health care cost-control, transparency, and quality, state all-payer claims databases (APCDs) are uniquely positioned to unlock an array of value. APCDs systematically collect medical and pharmacy claims from public and private payers within a state, offering a comprehensive view … Continue reading
Once commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mark McClellan is currently a senior fellow and director of the Health Care Innovation and Value Initiative at the Brookings Institution. Earlier last year, Dr. McClellan was interviewed by our journal about his new role, … Continue reading
