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April 2011 - FRMC

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Topical Diclofenac Sodium 1% Gel Has Favorable Tolerability Profile
04/18/2011
National Harbor, Maryland—Patients with knee or hand osteoarthritis (OA) generally tolerated topical diclofenac sodium 1% gel (DSG) and had only mild adverse events (AEs) that did not require additional treatment, according to a pooled...
National Harbor, Maryland—Patients with knee or hand osteoarthritis (OA) generally tolerated topical diclofenac sodium 1% gel (DSG) and had only mild adverse events (AEs) that did not require additional treatment, according to a pooled...
National Harbor,...
04/18/2011
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Long-Term Care Requires a Coordinated Long-Term Support Program
04/18/2011
Arlington, Virginia—Providing long-term care (LTC) services to the aging population will become increasingly challenging as 76 million baby boomers approach retirement age. The Urban Institute estimates that 21 million of these individuals...
Arlington, Virginia—Providing long-term care (LTC) services to the aging population will become increasingly challenging as 76 million baby boomers approach retirement age. The Urban Institute estimates that 21 million of these individuals...
Arlington, Virginia—Providing...
04/18/2011
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New Jersey’s Medicaid Managed Care Plans Adapt to New Regulations
04/18/2011
In New Jersey, 75% of the state’s Medicaid beneficiaries are enrolled in 1 of 4 managed care plans. Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March 2010, the state and plans have worked together to understand the law’s...
In New Jersey, 75% of the state’s Medicaid beneficiaries are enrolled in 1 of 4 managed care plans. Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March 2010, the state and plans have worked together to understand the law’s...
In New Jersey, 75% of the...
04/18/2011
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Money Follows the Person Program and Reduced Medicaid Costs
04/18/2011
Since Money Follows the Person (MFP) began 6 years ago, 42 states and the District of Columbia have participated in the program and received $1.7 billion in funding to develop home- and community-based services (HCBS) for the Medicaid...
Since Money Follows the Person (MFP) began 6 years ago, 42 states and the District of Columbia have participated in the program and received $1.7 billion in funding to develop home- and community-based services (HCBS) for the Medicaid...
Since Money Follows the Person...
04/18/2011
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Healthcare Fraud and Abuse
04/18/2011
Arlington, Virginia—In 2009, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lost an estimated $24.1 billion (7.8%) of the claims it paid to healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse, which helped prompt the government to place more emphasis on...
Arlington, Virginia—In 2009, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lost an estimated $24.1 billion (7.8%) of the claims it paid to healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse, which helped prompt the government to place more emphasis on...
Arlington, Virginia—In 2009, the...
04/18/2011
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Electronic Health Records in the Medicaid Population
04/18/2011
For the past few years, information technology (IT) initiatives have become a hot topic in the healthcare industry, with advocates pointing out the benefits of using technology to improve care and run more efficient practices.
For the past few years, information technology (IT) initiatives have become a hot topic in the healthcare industry, with advocates pointing out the benefits of using technology to improve care and run more efficient practices.
For the past few years,...
04/18/2011
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Effectively Managing Chronic Pain
04/18/2011
When treating patients who suffer from chronic pain, clinicians must consider biologic, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the condition. 
When treating patients who suffer from chronic pain, clinicians must consider biologic, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the condition. 
When treating patients who...
04/18/2011
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Opioids and Other Treatments to Manage Osteoarthritis
04/18/2011
National Harbor, Maryland—Although there is no known cure for osteoarthritis (OA), there are several pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments used to manage the disease and its symptoms. At the AAPM meeting, researchers discussed the...
National Harbor, Maryland—Although there is no known cure for osteoarthritis (OA), there are several pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments used to manage the disease and its symptoms. At the AAPM meeting, researchers discussed the...
National Harbor,...
04/18/2011
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Cancer Services for Medicaid Patients in District of Columbia
04/18/2011
Arlington, Virginia—To address oncology services issues in communities involving Medicaid and other low-income patients, stakeholders must work together to identify problems and offer solutions, according to healthcare professionals at the...
Arlington, Virginia—To address oncology services issues in communities involving Medicaid and other low-income patients, stakeholders must work together to identify problems and offer solutions, according to healthcare professionals at the...
Arlington, Virginia—To address...
04/18/2011
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Medicaid Health Plans and ACOs
04/18/2011
Arlington, Virginia—Medicaid health plans and providers could benefit with the formation and potential proliferation of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the next few years, according to Bob Wychulis, chief executive officer of...
Arlington, Virginia—Medicaid health plans and providers could benefit with the formation and potential proliferation of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the next few years, according to Bob Wychulis, chief executive officer of...
Arlington, Virginia—Medicaid...
04/18/2011
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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults
11/03/2014
Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.
Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.
Chronic kidney disease is...
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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials
11/19/2014
Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.
Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.
Health officials proposed...
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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD
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Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.
Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.
Recent research in...
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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
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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...
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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention
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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.
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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).
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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives
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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...
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
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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...
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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...
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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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...
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
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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
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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,...
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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...
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