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Trends in Use of Pharmaceutical Therapies for Diabetes, 1997-2007
02/15/2011
The recommended treatment goal for patients with diabetes is hemoglobin (Hb) A1C <7%. For patients with type 1 diabetes, the standard treatment is insulin, whereas patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a stepwise treatment regimen...
The recommended treatment goal for patients with diabetes is hemoglobin (Hb) A1C <7%. For patients with type 1 diabetes, the standard treatment is insulin, whereas patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a stepwise treatment regimen...
The recommended treatment goal...
02/15/2011
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Active Surveillance versus Initial Treatment in Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
02/15/2011
There were 192,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States in 2009; of those men, 70% will have been classified as having low-risk, clinically localized disease and >90% will have undergone initial treatment including...
There were 192,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States in 2009; of those men, 70% will have been classified as having low-risk, clinically localized disease and >90% will have undergone initial treatment including...
There were 192,000 men diagnosed...
02/15/2011
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Hospital Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates on the Decline
02/15/2011
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted this year has focused renewed attention on the quality of healthcare in the United States. There is growing concern about the US healthcare system, which is among the highest in the world...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted this year has focused renewed attention on the quality of healthcare in the United States. There is growing concern about the US healthcare system, which is among the highest in the world...
The Patient Protection and...
02/15/2011
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Cost of Cancer Care Projected to Rise Significantly in Next Decade
02/15/2011
According to a recent report, the costs associated with cancer care in the United States are predicted to reach at least $157.77 billion by 2020 and may be much higher based on elderly population growth, higher rates of survival, and...
According to a recent report, the costs associated with cancer care in the United States are predicted to reach at least $157.77 billion by 2020 and may be much higher based on elderly population growth, higher rates of survival, and...
According to a recent report,...
02/15/2011
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Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Implantation for Patients Not Suitable for Surgery
02/15/2011
Patients with untreated aortic stenosis have a high mortality rate (50% in the first 2 years after emergence of symptoms).
Patients with untreated aortic stenosis have a high mortality rate (50% in the first 2 years after emergence of symptoms).
Patients with untreated aortic...
02/15/2011
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Medicare-Medicaid Dual-Eligible Patients and Potentially Preventable Hospital Stays
02/15/2011
For the 8 million Medicare beneficiaries who were also enrolled in their states’ Medicaid program in 2008, Medicaid pays for the Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and coinsurance, as well as for...
For the 8 million Medicare beneficiaries who were also enrolled in their states’ Medicaid program in 2008, Medicaid pays for the Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and coinsurance, as well as for...
For the 8 million Medicare...
02/15/2011
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Renal Ultrasonography and Acute Kidney Injury
02/15/2011
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common occurrence among hospitalized patients, with incidence increasing from 10 to 25 per 1000 discharges over the past 15 years. AKI is defined as an abrupt decline in renal function, indicated either by...
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common occurrence among hospitalized patients, with incidence increasing from 10 to 25 per 1000 discharges over the past 15 years. AKI is defined as an abrupt decline in renal function, indicated either by...
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a...
02/15/2011
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New Medical Loss Ratio Regulations Affect Insurers
02/15/2011
Beginning this year, federal law requires health insurers to spend a percentage of the premiums they collect on patient care, a mandate that was included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). If they do not comply with...
Beginning this year, federal law requires health insurers to spend a percentage of the premiums they collect on patient care, a mandate that was included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). If they do not comply with...
Beginning this year, federal law...
02/15/2011
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The Pharmaceutical Pipeline: 2011 and Beyond
11/29/2011
Atlanta—The number of drugs granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval decreased markedly in 2011 compared with other years. The FDA approval rate has slowed and the number of drugs under development has decreased, leading to a...
Atlanta—The number of drugs granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval decreased markedly in 2011 compared with other years. The FDA approval rate has slowed and the number of drugs under development has decreased, leading to a...
Atlanta—The number of drugs...
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Buying Brand-Name Drugs Over Generics Raises Medicaid Costs
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Low Rate of Endometrial Abnormalities in Women Taking Tamoxifen
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Findings from a new study may ease the minds of women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, according to researchers at Loyola Medicine.
Findings from a new study may ease the minds of women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, according to researchers at Loyola Medicine.
Findings from a new study may...
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Future of Care in CLL: Provider, Managed Care Perspectives
12/21/2022
Adam Kittai, MD, hematology specialist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University; Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of internal medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief clinical officer,...
Adam Kittai, MD, hematology specialist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University; Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of internal medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief clinical officer,...
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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
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.
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
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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).
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
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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 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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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...
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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.
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