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Literature-Based Genetic Risk Scores and Cardiovascular Disease Events in Women
05/05/2010
Risk prevention in cardiovascular disease (CVD) has improved in recent years as genomewide association studies have found possible genetic and molecular markers (especially those in the 9p21 region) that are directly associated with CVD. But...
Risk prevention in cardiovascular disease (CVD) has improved in recent years as genomewide association studies have found possible genetic and molecular markers (especially those in the 9p21 region) that are directly associated with CVD. But...
Risk prevention in...
05/05/2010
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Treating Psoriasis with Biologic Agents
05/05/2010
Miami Beach—According to a consensus statement by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), biologic agents may be considered among the options for first-line treatment, along with systemic therapies or phototherapy, for patients with...
Miami Beach—According to a consensus statement by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), biologic agents may be considered among the options for first-line treatment, along with systemic therapies or phototherapy, for patients with...
Miami Beach—According to a...
05/05/2010
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Novel Oral Anticoagulant May Be Alternative to Warfarin in AF
05/05/2010
Atlanta—Betrixaban, an investigational oral factor Xa inhibitor, was safe and well tolerated, with a similar or lower risk of major bleeding compared with warfarin in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter who...
Atlanta—Betrixaban, an investigational oral factor Xa inhibitor, was safe and well tolerated, with a similar or lower risk of major bleeding compared with warfarin in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter who...
Atlanta—Betrixaban, an...
05/05/2010
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General Practitioners Do Not Adhere to Clinical Guidelines when Treating Low Back Pain
05/05/2010
General practitioners are not following international evidence-based guidelines when treating patients presenting with new cases of low back pain, according to results of a recent study.  
General practitioners are not following international evidence-based guidelines when treating patients presenting with new cases of low back pain, according to results of a recent study.  
General practitioners are not...
05/05/2010
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Association between Hospital Cost of Care and Quality of Care and Readmission Rates
05/05/2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) routinely reports on >30 quality-of-care measures at all hospitals in the United States. 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) routinely reports on >30 quality-of-care measures at all hospitals in the United States. 
The Centers for Medicare &...
05/05/2010
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Insurers Prepare for Market Reforms
05/05/2010
Despite bipartisan opposition in Congress and failure to win support of a majority of the public during months of debate, federal lawmakers were able to enact a comprehensive reform bill that creates new ground rules for the health insurance...
Despite bipartisan opposition in Congress and failure to win support of a majority of the public during months of debate, federal lawmakers were able to enact a comprehensive reform bill that creates new ground rules for the health insurance...
Despite bipartisan opposition in...
05/05/2010
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Call for Gastric Surgery to be Standard Diabetes Treatment
05/25/2016
People with diabetes should be offered gastric surgery as a standard treatment option which could help control it for years without medication.
People with diabetes should be offered gastric surgery as a standard treatment option which could help control it for years without medication.
People with diabetes should be...
05/25/2016
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Montana Lawmakers Propose New Abortion Regulations for Medicaid Reimbursement
01/24/2023
Under the proposed change, providers would be required to have state approval before performing an abortion and submit supporting documents to demonstrate the procedure's medical necessity.
Under the proposed change, providers would be required to have state approval before performing an abortion and submit supporting documents to demonstrate the procedure's medical necessity.
Under the proposed change,...
01/24/2023
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Trends in Coronary Revascularization Procedures
08/22/2011
One of the most common major medical procedures provided by the healthcare system in the United States, coronary revascularization, is performed >1 million times each year. The procedure comprises coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)...
One of the most common major medical procedures provided by the healthcare system in the United States, coronary revascularization, is performed >1 million times each year. The procedure comprises coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)...
One of the most common major...
08/22/2011
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Insurer wants focus on what drives up health costs
03/28/2011
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Takeda’s Successor Drug to Actos Fails to Win Approval
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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 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 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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Alexander Spira, MD, PhD
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...
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.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
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.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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Jordan Bazinsky
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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...
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...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...
08/15/2024
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Farrukh Awan, MD
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
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.
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.
Discover how health care contact...
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,...
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,...
Key stakeholders in the health...
06/11/2024
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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC
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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.
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.
Learn about the impacts of the...
05/24/2024
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