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Innovations in Skin Cancer Follow-Up: Closing Care Gaps and Managing Specialty Spend

Health Network One — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:38:16 GMT

With approximately 6.1 million adults treated annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.¹ It’s also a significant driver of specialty spend for health plans.

While education and prevention play an important role, effective skin cancer management goes beyond prevention and early detection. It’s about having the right tools in place to help identify disease early, connect members with the right care, and monitor for recurrence over the long term.

If health plans lack these capabilities, timely treatment can fall through the cracks. Addressing skin cancer requires a proactive approach — one that identifies at-risk members early and ensures they stay connected to the recommended care.

From Volume to Value: The Case for Value-Based Specialty Care

Health Network One — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:26:52 GMT

Healthcare costs are rising – for both health plans and their members. More than ever, real, sustainable solutions are needed to help make costs manageable.

One proven approach is value-based care, where models reward providers for delivering high-quality, efficient care rather than for increasing volume. Value-based programs have shown real impact in reducing costs and improving outcomes, particularly in primary care.¹

Medical-Surgical Eye Care: Balancing Clinical Integrity with Cost Efficiency

Health Network One — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Managing specialty care has become one of the biggest challenges facing health plans today, and eye care is no exception. Retinal diseases are rising in both prevalence and cost, with much of the financial burden driven by expensive biologic medications.

The High Cost of Doing Nothing: A Closer Look at the HEDIS® EED Measure

Health Network One — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

For most health plans, routine vision benefits are treated as just that – routine. An included exam, a pair of glasses, a checked box on a long list of supplemental benefits.

The Case for Routine Vision: 3 Stats Health Plans Can’t Ignore

Health Network One — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common – and preventable – causes of vision loss among adults. Yet many health plans are missing a major opportunity to reduce risk, improve outcomes, and boost HEDIS® scores.

Transforming Patient Outcomes with Effective Eye Care Management

Health Network One — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:47:19 GMT

A Real-Life Success Story: The Impact of Proactive Eye Care

Meet Mary, a passionate gardener who experienced a common yet often overlooked eye injury. One day, while tending to her plants, she accidentally got poked in the eye by a leaf. Initially, she noticed minor discomfort, redness, and tearing. Unsure of where to seek care, Mary could have easily defaulted to visiting an emergency room or a high-cost specialist. However, thanks to Health Network One's proactive eye care management, she was quickly triaged to an optometrist.

Specialty Care: Major Cost Drivers Hiding in Plain Sight

Health Network One — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Every year, health plans quietly bleed millions of dollars – not from fraud or overt mismanagement but something far more routine: the overlooked complexities of managing specialty care.