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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 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 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 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
Following approval from the House of Representatives, the Senate unanimously confirmed Robert McDonald, as the new VA secretary.
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
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 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
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 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
The updated hypertension guidelines were a hot button issue at the ASH meeting.
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
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 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
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 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
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 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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Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual Tablets to Treat Insomnia
08/16/2012
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc...
08/16/2012
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Report outlines possible savings for Medicaid
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CMS Issues Rules on Loss Ratios for Medicare Plans
02/19/2013
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Obama Says His Departure May Fix What Ails Obamacare
10/20/2016
President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
President Barack Obama recently...
10/20/2016
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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...
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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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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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