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December 2016 - FRMC

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12/19/2016
After easily passing the US House of Representatives and a subsequent vote to end debate on the proposal in the US Senate, the 21st Century Cures Act seemed poised to pass the Senate at press time and move forward to President Obama to sign...
After easily passing the US House of Representatives and a subsequent vote to end debate on the proposal in the US Senate, the 21st Century Cures Act seemed poised to pass the Senate at press time and move forward to President Obama to sign...
After easily passing the US...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
12/19/2016
According to a recent analysis, enrollment in Medicaid programs provided through managed care organizations increased significantly between June 2015 and June 2016.
According to a recent analysis, enrollment in Medicaid programs provided through managed care organizations increased significantly between June 2015 and June 2016.
According to a recent analysis,...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
12/19/2016
A recent report revealed global drug spending on medicines is expected to surpass $1 trillion by the year 2021, however, over the next five years, spending is expected to slow from previous records. 
A recent report revealed global drug spending on medicines is expected to surpass $1 trillion by the year 2021, however, over the next five years, spending is expected to slow from previous records. 
A recent report revealed global...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
12/19/2016
In an effort to combat controversy over climbing prices, and hoping to simplify a complex system, Novo Nordisk has detailed a series of steps to ensure a “positive impact on affordability for patients,” according to a recent press release.
In an effort to combat controversy over climbing prices, and hoping to simplify a complex system, Novo Nordisk has detailed a series of steps to ensure a “positive impact on affordability for patients,” according to a recent press release.
In an effort to combat...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
Formulary Frontlines®
12/19/2016

By Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

By Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
The clinical and economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is compounded by underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
The clinical and economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is compounded by underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
The clinical and economic burden...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
12/19/2016

By Jill Sederstrom

By Jill Sederstrom
With stakeholders clamoring for a way to quell rising drug prices, more pharmacy benefit managers are exploring value-based drug pricing models.
With stakeholders clamoring for a way to quell rising drug prices, more pharmacy benefit managers are exploring value-based drug pricing models.
With stakeholders clamoring for...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
12/19/2016

By Dean Celia

By Dean Celia
President-elect Donald J Trump has declared that the Trump Administration will be asking Congress to either amend Obamacare or repeal and replace it. 
President-elect Donald J Trump has declared that the Trump Administration will be asking Congress to either amend Obamacare or repeal and replace it. 
President-elect Donald J Trump...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
Department
12/19/2016
Using antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent ineffective endocarditis is cost-effective for patients at risk and especially cost-effective among patients with a high risk, according to a presentation at the American Heart Association 2016...
Using antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent ineffective endocarditis is cost-effective for patients at risk and especially cost-effective among patients with a high risk, according to a presentation at the American Heart Association 2016...
Using antibiotic prophylaxis to...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
Department
12/19/2016
According to a study, use of Eliquis was associated with lower costs and use of health care resources among elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
According to a study, use of Eliquis was associated with lower costs and use of health care resources among elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
According to a study, use of...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care
Department
12/19/2016
Results showed that sarilumab was superior to Humira (adalimumab) as monotherapy in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis.
Results showed that sarilumab was superior to Humira (adalimumab) as monotherapy in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis.
Results showed that sarilumab...
12/19/2016
First Report Managed Care

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