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Healthcare Use and Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination
12/14/2011
A study assessed diarrhea-associated healthcare use between children vaccinated with the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RV5) and those unvaccinated.
A study assessed diarrhea-associated healthcare use between children vaccinated with the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RV5) and those unvaccinated.
A study assessed...
12/14/2011
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Study Finds More Adolescent Vaccines Are Being Given at Ages 11 or 12
12/14/2011
A new study found that the rate of adolescent vaccines being given at the ages of 11 and 12 years appears to be increasing; however, providers are not always administering all indicated vaccines during a vaccination visit. The findings from...
A new study found that the rate of adolescent vaccines being given at the ages of 11 and 12 years appears to be increasing; however, providers are not always administering all indicated vaccines during a vaccination visit. The findings from...
A new study found that the rate...
12/14/2011
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MYO1E Mutations Drive Autosomal Recessive Familial Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
12/14/2011
An international team of researchers has linked 2 mutations in the MYO1E gene to an inherited form of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a disorder affecting the kidneys [N Engl J Med. 2011;365(4):295-306]. The A159P and Y695X mutations were...
An international team of researchers has linked 2 mutations in the MYO1E gene to an inherited form of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a disorder affecting the kidneys [N Engl J Med. 2011;365(4):295-306]. The A159P and Y695X mutations were...
An international team of...
12/14/2011
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Infections Associated with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: Mortality and Costs
12/14/2011
Therapy involving cardiovascular implantable electronic devices has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Therapy involving cardiovascular implantable electronic devices has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Therapy involving cardiovascular...
12/14/2011
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Quality of Diabetes Care Influenced by Use of Electronic Health Records
12/14/2011
In anticipation of a quality-related financial return, provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 include incentives for the development and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs). However, studies to...
In anticipation of a quality-related financial return, provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 include incentives for the development and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs). However, studies to...
In anticipation of a...
12/14/2011
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Collaborative Care for Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
12/14/2011
Collaborative care is one of the components of the patient-centered medical home, a care model promoted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Studies have demonstrated that for patients with depression or diabetes...
Collaborative care is one of the components of the patient-centered medical home, a care model promoted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Studies have demonstrated that for patients with depression or diabetes...
Collaborative care is one of the...
12/14/2011
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Association between Porcelain Gallbladder and Gallbladder Cancer
12/14/2011
In studies reported 50 years ago, an association of porcelain gallbladder (PGB) with gallbladder cancer (GBC) was clearly established, with findings of incidence of cancer in PGB exceeding 60%. Since those early studies, diagnostic imaging...
In studies reported 50 years ago, an association of porcelain gallbladder (PGB) with gallbladder cancer (GBC) was clearly established, with findings of incidence of cancer in PGB exceeding 60%. Since those early studies, diagnostic imaging...
In studies reported 50 years...
12/14/2011
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Association between Hospital Volume and Care for Gastroenteritis
12/14/2011
Acute gastroenteritis is a common condition with established guidelines for treatment that have been shown to improve outcomes and reduce costs, length of hospital stay, and duration of illness. According to researchers, >30% of children...
Acute gastroenteritis is a common condition with established guidelines for treatment that have been shown to improve outcomes and reduce costs, length of hospital stay, and duration of illness. According to researchers, >30% of children...
Acute gastroenteritis is a...
12/14/2011
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Pharmacotherapy plus CBT for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
12/14/2011
Standard of care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is pharmacotherapy with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) involving exposure and response prevention.
Standard of care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is pharmacotherapy with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) involving exposure and response prevention.
Standard of care for...
12/14/2011
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Gantenerumab with Amyloid Removal in Patients with AD
12/14/2011
According to researchers, there is genetic and neuropathologic evidence suggesting that the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides in the brain is a key event in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease (AD). The therapeutic potential of...
According to researchers, there is genetic and neuropathologic evidence suggesting that the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides in the brain is a key event in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease (AD). The therapeutic potential of...
According to researchers, there...
12/14/2011
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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...
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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,...
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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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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.
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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).
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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.
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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...
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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...
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08/15/2024
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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).
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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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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC
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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers
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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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