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Payer Reimbursement and Prescription Digital Therapeutics: Understanding FDA Regulations

06/29/2023

Anthony Watson, former vice president of Regulatory and Quality at Pear Therapeutics, discusses his recent perspective article explaining FDA regulations as they relate to prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and highlights why he...

Anthony Watson, former vice...

06/29/2023

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Selecting Atypical Antipsychotics for Patients With Bipolar Disorder

06/20/2023

Rimal Bera , MD;

Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, breaks down major factors in selecting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder and the importance of treatments with high adherence rates.

Rimal Bera, MD, clinical...

06/20/2023

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Kindred Hospitals: Helping Medically Complex Patients Return Home

06/13/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Saleem Alinur, Sharon Lee, and Lorene Perona from ScionHealth's Kindred Hospitals discuss the importance of helping medically complex patients discharge to home after a hospital stay, and how Kindred is achieving this goal.

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06/13/2023

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JAK Inhibitor Results in Skin Repigmentation in Patients With Vitiligo

05/30/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

David Rosmarin, MD, vice chair of education and research, assistant professor, Tufts Medical Center, walks through findings from TRuE-V, a phase 3 program designed to investigate ruxolitinib's efficacy and safety in patients with vitiligo.

David Rosmarin, MD, vice chair...

05/30/2023

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Considerations for Selecting Small Molecule Inhibitors for Patients With CLL

05/26/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS, senior clinical pharmacy specialist, hematology and oncology, Houston Methodist West Hospital, reviews the landscape of small molecule inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including important...

Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP,...

05/26/2023

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Discussing a Novel Factor VIII Replacement Therapy for Patients With Hemophilia

05/24/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Barbara Konkle, MD, professor of medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington; research director, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders; and director, Hemostasis, Platelet Immunology and Genomics Laboratory at Bloodworks...

Barbara Konkle, MD, professor of...

05/24/2023

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Exploring Commercial Coverage, Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccines

05/17/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Norm Smith, principal payer market research consultant, predicts how payment and patient access strategies may shift once COVID-19 vaccines hit the commercial market and coverage requirements set during the public health emergency expire.

Norm Smith, principal payer...

05/17/2023

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Understanding Regulatory Pathways for Prescription Digital Therapeutics From a PBM, Payer Perspective

03/30/2023

Edan Stanley ;

Russell Spjut, PharmD, director, formulary management, Magellan Rx Management, shares insight on the regulatory pathways for emerging PDTs, and discusses some of the work of the Digital Therapeutic Alliance.

Russell Spjut, PharmD, director,...

03/30/2023

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05/04/2018

Researchers recently examined the effectiveness of probiotics for preventing Clostridium difficile infection in patients treated with antibiotics.

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Literature Review: Hyperkalemia

12/18/2015

New Treatment for Hyperkalemia Current therapy options are limited and there is an increased risk of drug–drug interactions when patients take >1 potassium increasing drug. Hyperkalemia is defined as elevated serum potassium...

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12/18/2015

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Neuromyelitis Optica May be Linked with Epstein-Barr Virus

12/26/2014

Persistent, active replication of Epstein-Barr virus might play a role in neuromyelitis optica and also might contribute to the immunological alterations that play a role in the disorder.

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12/26/2014

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

11/13/2024

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

11/13/2024

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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09/26/2024

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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives

09/25/2024

Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.

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09/25/2024

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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable

09/04/2024

View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.

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09/04/2024

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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions

08/15/2024

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...

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08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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08/14/2024

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.

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07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

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06/11/2024

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.

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