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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Multiple Sclerosis

08/19/2014

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an...

08/19/2014

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Infertility

08/19/2014

A variety of options exist to treat infertility.

A variety of options exist to...

08/19/2014

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: HIV/AIDS

08/19/2014

HIV is a retrovirus that leads to AIDS, a disease that causes severe damage to the immune system.

HIV is a retrovirus that leads...

08/19/2014

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In the Wake of the Veterans Affairs Scandal, A New Leader Is Named

08/19/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Following approval from the House of Representatives, the Senate unanimously confirmed Robert McDonald, as the new VA secretary.

Following approval from the...

08/19/2014

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Google Trends for Hypertension

08/19/2014

Tim Casey

New York—A 10-year analysis of data from Google found that there was a significant variation in people searching for “hypertension” and “high blood pressure (BP)” on the Web site search engine. The researchers indicated that people were more...

New York—A 10-year analysis of...

08/19/2014

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Antihypertensive Pill Burden and Patient Adherence

08/19/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

New York—Hypertension causes 7 million premature deaths each year. More than 40% of patients with hypertension remain untreated, while two-thirds of patients treated do not have adequately controlled blood pressure (BP). Previous studies...

New York—Hypertension causes 7...

08/19/2014

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Highlighting the 2014 Hypertension Guidelines

08/19/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

The updated hypertension guidelines were a hot button issue at the ASH meeting.

The updated hypertension...

08/19/2014

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Healthcare Costs Associated with Epilepsy

08/19/2014

Tim Casey

Philadelphia—A retrospective analysis of healthcare claims data found that uncontrolled epilepsy was associated with significantly higher costs than intermediately-controlled or well-controlled epilepsy. During the observation period of...

Philadelphia—A retrospective...

08/19/2014

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Diabetes Support Program with Peers versus Community Health Workers

08/18/2014

Tim Casey

San Francisco—Patients with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 6-month diabetes self-management education program followed by a 12-month peer-led or community health worker-led diabetes self-management support program maintained their...

San Francisco—Patients with type...

08/18/2014

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Safety Profile of Teriflunomide to Treat MS

08/19/2014

Tim Casey

Philadelphia—An analysis of data from clinical trials that evaluated the use of teriflunomide to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) found the oral drug had a manageable safety profile. The authors noted that the safety outcomes were similar for...

Philadelphia—An analysis of data...

08/19/2014

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03/18/2019

Privately insured individuals pay billions more in out-of-network emergency health care costs due to inflated charges, according to a recent report.

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Connecting Payers With the Formulary Information They Need

06/13/2017

By David Costill

Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), discusses how AMCP's eDossier System can help health care and formulary decision makers easily review products as well as evaluate relevant, associated evidence.

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Quick Guide: Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Roadmap: References

03/16/2015

References 1. Menter A, Korman NJ, Elmets CA, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Section 6. Guidelines of care for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Case-based presentations...

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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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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...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

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.

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05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

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...

05/15/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

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

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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...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

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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.

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02/27/2024

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

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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