As the new year gets underway, we’re reflecting on the most-read VHAN stories of 2025. These articles reflect the work happening across the network, from care coordination and clinical innovation to practical resources that support providers and patients every day.
With the number of patients using weight loss medications on the rise, it can be challenging for providers to identify the best option. Read more to find some key considerations when prescribing GLP-1s.
Statin use is a common and weighty quality measure for many health plans. Understandably, many patients cannot take statins due to intolerance or another condition. However, those cases still count against quality performance unless exclusions are coded annually. The next time you have a patient who cannot use a statin, try one of the codes in our Satin Use Table.
If you’re looking for ways to maximize your patients’ medication coverage, the VHAN Pharmacy Team has tips that can help. Read on for three ways you can increase the likelihood of PA approval for your patients.
Patients who monitor their blood pressure at home typically take a more active role in managing their hypertension and improving their cardiovascular health. But what about patients who need help with the practical details around self-monitoring? Providers can help patients manage their hypertension and obtain appropriate monitoring devices. To help our members and other providers, VHAN has gathered the several strategies and resources to aid in patient education related to hypertension.
VHAN is evolving the network’s clinical services and patient engagement strategies to better meet patients where they are. These services include new diagnosis support programs such as Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring powered by CareSignal, a company owned by Lightbeam Health Solutions.
Stelara biosimilars Yesintek and Steqeyma have been added to the Navitus formulary effective April 1, 2025. Stelara will be removed from the Navitus formulary effective July 1, 2025. Read the full article for more details on how this change could affect you.
VHAN’s Care Navigators help address the physical, mental and spiritual needs of patients. Watch this video to see the powerful story of how VHAN’s Care Management team helped Tina improve her mental health and better manage her physical symptoms.
The VHAN Pharmacy Team often steps in to help patients fill medication gaps. Learn how a VHAN pharmacy technician helped a young patient with asthma gain access to critical inhaler therapy.