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Insulin Prices: Are PBMs and Insurers Doing Their Part?
01/02/2017
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.
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.
As public outcry over high drug...
01/02/2017
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TAVR: A Potential Lifesaver That Comes at a Cost
12/31/2016
The nonsurgical option for candidates for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) – but it comes at a cost.
The nonsurgical option for candidates for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) – but it comes at a cost.
The nonsurgical option for...
12/31/2016
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TrumpCare: The Uncertain Path to Repeal Part 2
12/30/2016
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.
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.
First Report Managed Care spoke...
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.
Study showed that Simponi Aria (golimumab; Janssen), an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy, was effective in treating active ankylosing spondylitis.
Study showed that Simponi Aria...
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).
New data suggests Bosulif (bosutinib; Pfizer Inc) is superior to imatinib as a treatment for Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
New data suggests Bosulif...
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.
Opdivo (nivolumab; Bristol-Myers Squibb) was found to increase survival of patients with metastatic or recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Opdivo (nivolumab; Bristol-Myers...
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. 
The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised. 
The safety of patients with...
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. 
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. 
The American Society of Clinical...
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.
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.
A federal appeals court has...
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...
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...
According to a recent...
12/19/2016
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Analysis Shows Patient-Centered Benefit Models Lower Costs
03/10/2016
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models...
03/10/2016
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
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Depression and Diabetes in Women: A Bidirectional Association
03/21/2011
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
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Expanding Awareness: The Serious Health Consequences of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06/22/2020
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
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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...
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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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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.
Learn about research...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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