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Outcomes in Trauma Centers and Leapfrog Safe Practices Survey

12/14/2011

Mortality rates vary greatly among trauma centers in the United States; trauma patients admitted to high-mortality hospitals have a 70% greater risk of dying compared with trauma patients admitted to average hospitals. This variance offers an...

Mortality rates vary greatly...

12/14/2011

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Kaiser Family Foundation Brief: Perspectives on the Medicare Advantage Market

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 included payment cuts to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to be phased-in beginning in 2012. In a brief titled Firm Perspectives on the Medicare Advantage Market prepared by the Kaiser...

The Patient Protection and...

12/14/2011

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Treatment with Lebrikizumab Improves Lung Function in Adults with Asthma

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

Asthma in adults is often treated with inhaled glucocorticoids, yet the disease often remains uncontrolled, requiring more intensive therapy. One factor thought to contribute to many of the key features of asthma is interleukin-13, a...

Asthma in adults is often...

12/14/2011

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Lifestyle Factors and Risk of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

One of the leading causes of death worldwide is stroke; for patients who survive a stroke, quality of life is decreased more than for survivors of myocardial infarction. Strategies for pharmacologic management and treatment for acute stroke...

One of the leading causes of...

12/14/2011

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Polypharmacy Exposure among Children Hospitalized in the United States

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

The 2002 Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) was designed to help reduce pharmaceutical errors associated with dispensing drugs to hospitalized children.

The 2002 Best Pharmaceuticals...

12/14/2011

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Costs Associated with Postoperative Sepsis in VHA Hospitals

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

Sepsis is a complication that can arise from bacterial, viral, or fungal infections; severe sepsis, which includes organ failure, is associated with extremely high mortality rates. Approximately 30% of patients with severe sepsis die within 1...

Sepsis is a complication that...

12/14/2011

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Risk of Stroke in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Secondary Analysis of the SPARCL Trial

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

Studies have shown that individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) are at increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). Moreover, the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) or insulin resistance can identify those at higher...

Studies have shown that...

12/14/2011

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Longer CPR before Rhythm Analysis in Cardiac Arrest Patients

12/14/2011

Christin Melton ;

Having emergency medical services (EMS) personnel delay the initial analysis of cardiac rhythm to prolong administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) does not appear to improve survival outcomes for individuals who experience...

Having emergency medical...

12/14/2011

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Lymph Node Evaluation for Colon Cancer

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

Cancer care can be made more successful through accurate staging and appropriate treatment, making mechanisms for definitive diagnosis of interest to policymakers. Patients with colon cancer who are treated surgically have better survival...

Cancer care can be made more...

12/14/2011

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Comorbidities Increase Postoperative Mortality Risk for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

12/14/2011

Christin Melton ;

Data from a large administrative study of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) hospitalized for an IBD-related surgical procedure show that comorbidities increase the likelihood of postoperative death. As the number of comorbidities...

Data from a large administrative...

12/14/2011

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PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer: Who and When, And Can We Afford It?

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Sarah M Temkin, MD, and Don Dizon, MD, discuss the benefits of PARP inhibitors for treating ovarian cancer and why effectiveness, toxicity, safety, and cost must be balanced for an individual patient to determine the right PARP inhibitor for...

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Insurance Payments Increase for Primary Care, but Decrease for Some Specialties

07/23/2015

While insurance payments may be increasing for certain primary care physicians, some speciality physicians are experiencing the opposite.

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New Guidance Addresses Management of Patients With Congenital Hemophilia

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Jolynn Tumolo ;

New guidelines from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis strongly recommend prophylactic treatment over episodic for patients with severe and moderately severe hemophilia A and B, with conditional recommendations for other...

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Eli Lilly to Launch Half-Priced Versions of Two More Insulin Treatments

01/14/2020

Continuing the effort to increase access for patients, Eli Lilly will be offering two new half-priced versions of its Humalog Junior KwikPen and Humalog Mix75/25 insulin products.

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01/14/2020

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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...

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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.

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

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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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.

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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.

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09/04/2024

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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...

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

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

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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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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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.

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