Real World Evidence

A Care Coordination Gap in CKD: Safety Net Data Highlight the Case for Proactive Nephrology

George Padron
Remote Patient Monitoring, Real World Evidence, Cardiovascular Health, Patient-Reported Outcomes | May 8, 2026
Among 7,364 safety-net CKD patients without recent nephrology touch, 57% had intermediate-high 10-year CV risk vs 4% with high 2-year kidney failure risk.

Bias in Social Needs Data Poses Risks for Managed Care Decision Makers

Sonia Reyes
Real World Evidence, Healthcare Headlines | May 7, 2026
AMA Health Forum study finds sampling, detection, nonresponse, and misclassification bias in HRSN data, raising concerns for managed care decision-making.

Undiagnosed and Undertreated Sleep Apnea Costs U.S. Employers More Than $180 Billion Annually

George Padron
Cost-Effective Analysis, Real World Evidence, HEOR & Economic Modeling, Respiratory & Pulmonary Care | Mar 14, 2026
A study estimates OSA syndrome costs U.S. employers over $180 billion yearly in productivity losses, making the case for broader screening and CPAP coverage.

Medical Liability Premiums Show Steepest Six-Year Climb Since Early 2000s

George Padron
Real World Evidence, Practice Management | Jan 25, 2026
Medical malpractice insurance premiums continued their six-year climb in 2024, with nearly 50% of policies increasing, potentially impacting provider networks and access.

Federal Childhood Vaccine Guidelines Create Insurance Coverage Questions for Payers

George Padron
State & Federal Regulations, Medicare/Medicaid Updates, Real World Evidence, Pediatric Vaccine Updates | Jan 8, 2026
New CDC childhood vaccine recommendations reduce the list of required vaccines from 17 to 11, raising questions about the long-term viability of private insurance coverage frameworks.