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Examining Gout and Emerging Treatments
02/16/2016
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by deposition of monosodium uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues as a result of uric acid burden.
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by deposition of monosodium uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues as a result of uric acid burden.
Gout is a form of inflammatory...
02/16/2016
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PCSK9 Inhibitor: An Important Breakthrough in Controlling Cholesterol, But at What Price?
02/16/2016
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a common—and costly—problem in US health care that is continuing to grow. By 2020, it is estimated that 38.7% of the population will have some form of CVD, with total direct medical costs associated with...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a common—and costly—problem in US health care that is continuing to grow. By 2020, it is estimated that 38.7% of the population will have some form of CVD, with total direct medical costs associated with...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
02/16/2016
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Prior Authorization—Challenges and Best Practices
02/16/2016
The burden of the administrative process is clear, but how do you stop that from affecting quality of care?
The burden of the administrative process is clear, but how do you stop that from affecting quality of care?
The burden of the administrative...
02/16/2016
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Managed Care Innovator—Certified Diabetes Educator: Tommy Johnson
02/16/2016
For managed care, the diabetes diagnosis means facing average expenditures a staggering 2.3 times greater than for someone without it. 
For managed care, the diabetes diagnosis means facing average expenditures a staggering 2.3 times greater than for someone without it. 
For managed care, the diabetes...
02/16/2016
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02/16/2016
The US Supreme Court recently declined to hear a lawsuit that argues against the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sissel v US Department of Health & Human Services claims the health care law is...
The US Supreme Court recently declined to hear a lawsuit that argues against the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sissel v US Department of Health & Human Services claims the health care law is...
The US Supreme Court recently...
02/16/2016
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Biosimilars—What`s In A Name?
02/16/2016
Should all biologics and biosimilars be required to have the same name?
Should all biologics and biosimilars be required to have the same name?
Should all biologics and...
02/16/2016
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Transforming an Unaffordable Health Care System
02/16/2016
If other prices had grown as quickly as health care since 1945, a dozen eggs would cost $55, a gallon of milk would be $48, and a dozen oranges would be $134, said Jan Vest, chief executive officer, Signature Medical Group (SMG), during a...
If other prices had grown as quickly as health care since 1945, a dozen eggs would cost $55, a gallon of milk would be $48, and a dozen oranges would be $134, said Jan Vest, chief executive officer, Signature Medical Group (SMG), during a...
If other prices had grown as...
02/16/2016
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PCSK9 Inhibitor—An Important Breakthrough in Controlling Cholesterol, But at What Price?
02/16/2016
PCSK9 inhibitors are a new class of drug that lower low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c) levels.
PCSK9 inhibitors are a new class of drug that lower low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c) levels.
PCSK9 inhibitors are a new class...
02/16/2016
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PD-1 Inhibitors Gain Ground in Immuno-Oncology
02/16/2016
Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors are positioned for significant growth as immunotherapy options in oncology treatment, according to a pair of presenters at AMCP Nexus. 
Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors are positioned for significant growth as immunotherapy options in oncology treatment, according to a pair of presenters at AMCP Nexus. 
Programmed cell death protein 1...
02/16/2016
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Managing Cancer Outcomes and Cost—A Balancing Act
02/16/2016
A solid foundation of cancer care uses evidence-based medicine with personalized care and network strategies—helping to improve quality outcomes and reduce cost. 
A solid foundation of cancer care uses evidence-based medicine with personalized care and network strategies—helping to improve quality outcomes and reduce cost. 
A solid foundation of cancer...
02/16/2016
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Call for Gastric Surgery to be Standard Diabetes Treatment
05/25/2016
People with diabetes should be offered gastric surgery as a standard treatment option which could help control it for years without medication.
People with diabetes should be offered gastric surgery as a standard treatment option which could help control it for years without medication.
People with diabetes should be...
05/25/2016
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Montana Lawmakers Propose New Abortion Regulations for Medicaid Reimbursement
01/24/2023
Under the proposed change, providers would be required to have state approval before performing an abortion and submit supporting documents to demonstrate the procedure's medical necessity.
Under the proposed change, providers would be required to have state approval before performing an abortion and submit supporting documents to demonstrate the procedure's medical necessity.
Under the proposed change,...
01/24/2023
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Trends in Coronary Revascularization Procedures
08/22/2011
One of the most common major medical procedures provided by the healthcare system in the United States, coronary revascularization, is performed >1 million times each year. The procedure comprises coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)...
One of the most common major medical procedures provided by the healthcare system in the United States, coronary revascularization, is performed >1 million times each year. The procedure comprises coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)...
One of the most common major...
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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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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...
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