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Randomized Controlled Trials of Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
04/26/2012

Kevin L. Carter

Kevin L. Carter
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis have been considered effective treatments that can reduce or prevent joint damage.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis have been considered effective treatments that can reduce or prevent joint damage.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic...
04/26/2012
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Mutations May Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival
04/25/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Among women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), patients having a germline mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 was associated with improved 5-year overall survival, with BRCA2 carriers having the best prognosis, according to study results published...
Among women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), patients having a germline mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 was associated with improved 5-year overall survival, with BRCA2 carriers having the best prognosis, according to study results published...
Among women with epithelial...
04/25/2012
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Overview of Minnesota’s Dual-Eligible Programs
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
For 15 years, Minnesota has implemented programs to care for dual eligibles, people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
For 15 years, Minnesota has implemented programs to care for dual eligibles, people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
For 15 years, Minnesota has...
04/25/2012
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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Gaining Attention
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Cases involving healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse have recently been gaining more widespread attention.
Cases involving healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse have recently been gaining more widespread attention.
Cases involving healthcare...
04/25/2012
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Focus on Quality, Dual Eligibles Important in Medicaid Challenges
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Reston, Virginia—To cope with increasing Medicaid populations, the federal government and states are working together to emphasize quality initiatives and better understand how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will impact...
Reston, Virginia—To cope with increasing Medicaid populations, the federal government and states are working together to emphasize quality initiatives and better understand how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will impact...
Reston, Virginia—To cope with...
04/25/2012
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State Officials Discuss Medicaid Programs
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
State Medicaid officials discussed issues they face balancing difficult economic conditions and offered insights into how they will deal with potential problems. 
State Medicaid officials discussed issues they face balancing difficult economic conditions and offered insights into how they will deal with potential problems. 
State Medicaid officials...
04/25/2012
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Coronary Bypass Surgery versus Coronary Stenting
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—After 4 years, patients with coronary heart disease who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) had a significantly lower mortality rate compared with those who had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a...
Chicago—After 4 years, patients with coronary heart disease who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) had a significantly lower mortality rate compared with those who had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a...
Chicago—After 4 years, patients...
04/25/2012
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Managed Care Database Analysis of Statin Therapy Changes
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—An observational cohort study of a managed care database found that after 12 months of treatment, nearly half of high-risk patients discontinued using statins to lower lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), leading the authors to...
Chicago—An observational cohort study of a managed care database found that after 12 months of treatment, nearly half of high-risk patients discontinued using statins to lower lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), leading the authors to...
Chicago—An observational cohort...
04/25/2012
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Neoadjuvant Bevacizumab for Breast Cancer
04/25/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
Results show that adding capecitabine or gemcitabine to anthracycline-taxane–based neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not improve pathologic complete response in women with breast cancer.
Results show that adding capecitabine or gemcitabine to anthracycline-taxane–based neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not improve pathologic complete response in women with breast cancer.
Results show that adding...
04/25/2012
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Subanalysis of PLATO Study
04/25/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—A genetic substudy of a phase 3 trial found that the benefit of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was not based on the presence of poor metabolizers of clopidogrel in the overall...
Chicago—A genetic substudy of a phase 3 trial found that the benefit of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was not based on the presence of poor metabolizers of clopidogrel in the overall...
Chicago—A genetic substudy of a...
04/25/2012
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A recent study found that chemotherapy costs were lower when the treatments were administered at physician’s offices compared to hospital outpatient facilities.
A recent study found that chemotherapy costs were lower when the treatments were administered at physician’s offices compared to hospital outpatient facilities.
A recent study found that...
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Choosing Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Based on Patient-Related Variables
06/10/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
With the expanding availability of multiple drugs to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment can now be better tailored to the needs of each patient.
With the expanding availability of multiple drugs to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment can now be better tailored to the needs of each patient.
With the expanding availability...
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Adjuvant Therapy Tied to Better Survival in High-Risk Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is associated with improved survival in patients with high-risk Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is associated with improved survival in patients with high-risk Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is...
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.
An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.
An expert discusses the...
05/21/2024
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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations
05/15/2024
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Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
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05/15/2024
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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists
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Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc 

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Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for...
04/05/2024
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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health
03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...
Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
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03/27/2024
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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care
03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...
Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...
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02/27/2024

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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management
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Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health 

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Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
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