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Insulin Prices: Are PBMs and Insurers Doing Their Part?

01/02/2017

By Dave Muoio

As public outcry over high drug prices has reached a fever pitch, drugmakers, PBMs, and payers have become caught up in a blame game over who is really responsible for the high prices of insulin products.

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01/02/2017

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TAVR: A Potential Lifesaver That Comes at a Cost

12/31/2016

By Dean Celia

The nonsurgical option for candidates for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) – but it comes at a cost.

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12/31/2016

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TrumpCare: The Uncertain Path to Repeal Part 2

12/30/2016

By Dean Celia

First Report Managed Care spoke to government insiders and managed care experts to tease out the complexities of the path to repeal, replace, or restructure the ACA.

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12/30/2016

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Simponi Aria Effective for Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis

12/19/2016

Study showed that Simponi Aria (golimumab; Janssen), an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy, was effective in treating active ankylosing spondylitis.

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12/19/2016

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Bosulif Superior to Imatinib for First-line Chronic Phase Ph+ CML Therapy

12/19/2016

New data suggests Bosulif (bosutinib; Pfizer Inc) is superior to imatinib as a treatment for Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

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12/19/2016

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FDA Approves Opdivo for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

12/19/2016

Opdivo (nivolumab; Bristol-Myers Squibb) was found to increase survival of patients with metastatic or recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

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12/19/2016

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Access to Multiple Health Systems May Put Patients at Risk

12/19/2016

The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised.

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12/19/2016

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ASCO Releases Criteria for Clinical Pathways in Oncology

12/19/2016

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published criteria for the development of high-quality clinical pathways in oncology to ensure that all clinical pathways used in oncology promote high-quality patient care.

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12/19/2016

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Court Delays ACA Case Proceedings Until Trump Takes Office

12/19/2016

A federal appeals court has granted a request by House Republicans to delay the Obama administration’s appeal of a key Affordable Care Act (ACA) ruling until after President-elect Donald Trump has taken office.

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12/19/2016

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Tom Price Nominated to Head HHS

12/19/2016

According to a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep Tom Price, MD (R-GA)—a staunch opponent of the ACA—for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Trump has also nominated Seema Verma—a...

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12/19/2016

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

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Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

03/25/2024

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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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