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The Return of Association Health Plans
02/16/2018
The Trump administration wants to pave the way for the creation of more association health plans, in order to increase choice and lower costs. Opponents worry it will undermine the ACA marketplace.
The Trump administration wants to pave the way for the creation of more association health plans, in order to increase choice and lower costs. Opponents worry it will undermine the ACA marketplace.
The Trump administration wants...
02/16/2018
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Improving Outcomes With Patient Support Services
02/16/2018
Arpan Patel, RPh, MBA, from Asembia outlined how Asembia’s patient support services platform can help patients, drugmakers, and payers.
Arpan Patel, RPh, MBA, from Asembia outlined how Asembia’s patient support services platform can help patients, drugmakers, and payers.
Arpan Patel, RPh, MBA, from...
02/16/2018
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Decision Support on Your Phone: Apps That Promote Better Guideline Adherence
02/13/2018
We spoke with Jeff Dunn, DO, MBA, CEO of Redivus Health, about how decision support apps can make a significant impact in guideline adherence.
We spoke with Jeff Dunn, DO, MBA, CEO of Redivus Health, about how decision support apps can make a significant impact in guideline adherence.
We spoke with Jeff Dunn, DO,...
02/13/2018
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Psoriasis: Understanding the Burden and Drug Targets
02/05/2018
Significant progress has been made in understanding the burden of the psoriasis and how it is treated.
Significant progress has been made in understanding the burden of the psoriasis and how it is treated.
Significant progress has been...
02/05/2018
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New Guidelines Could Increase Access to Crucial Treatments for Stroke
02/01/2018
According to research released at the ASA’s International Stroke Conference 2018, new guidelines for treating acute ischemic stroke significantly increase the window for mechanical clot removal, from 6 hours to 24 hours—likely increasing the...
According to research released at the ASA’s International Stroke Conference 2018, new guidelines for treating acute ischemic stroke significantly increase the window for mechanical clot removal, from 6 hours to 24 hours—likely increasing the...
According to research released...
02/01/2018
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Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Drug Combinations Could Help Prevent Stroke
02/01/2018
Research presented during the ASA’s International Stroke Conference 2018 found that combining medication that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol significantly reduced the prevalence of first-time strokes. 
Research presented during the ASA’s International Stroke Conference 2018 found that combining medication that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol significantly reduced the prevalence of first-time strokes. 
Research presented during the...
02/01/2018
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Radiation Therapy Cost-Effective in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
02/01/2018
According to the results of a study presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, overall costs of radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer do not burden the health care system when analyzed in relation to survival...
According to the results of a study presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, overall costs of radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer do not burden the health care system when analyzed in relation to survival...
According to the results of a...
02/01/2018
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Guideline Concordant Treatments For Early-Stage Breast Cancer Associated with Lower Costs
02/01/2018
Nearly one in five women with early-stage breast cancer received guideline-discordant treatment, usually with regards to chemotherapy use, according to research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Nearly one in five women with early-stage breast cancer received guideline-discordant treatment, usually with regards to chemotherapy use, according to research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Nearly one in five women with...
02/01/2018
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Breast Cancer Screening May Reduce More Than Mortality Rates
02/01/2018
Research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that breast cancer screening was associated with a reduction in a number of surgical and treatment procedures associated with breast cancer treatment.
Research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that breast cancer screening was associated with a reduction in a number of surgical and treatment procedures associated with breast cancer treatment.
Research presented at the 2017...
02/01/2018
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Managed Care Update: Hospitals Become Drugmakers in an Effort to Cut Prices—But Will it Work?
02/14/2018
A group of hospitals have announced that they will form their own drug manufacturing company to produce generic drugs that are often priced too high or out of supply.
A group of hospitals have announced that they will form their own drug manufacturing company to produce generic drugs that are often priced too high or out of supply.
A group of hospitals have...
02/14/2018
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Data Sharing: Navigating New FDA HCEI Rules
02/09/2018
Last year the FDA issued new draft guidance for communication between payers and pharmaceutical companies.
Last year the FDA issued new draft guidance for communication between payers and pharmaceutical companies.
Last year the FDA issued new...
02/09/2018
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02/13/2014
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor...
02/13/2014
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Study: Pediatric Patients Benefit From PCMH Utilization
03/22/2017
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public...
03/22/2017
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High Deductible Health Plans Associated With No Change in Asthma Care
10/26/2021
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in...
10/26/2021
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Cancer Screening Cessation for Older Adults
06/26/2013
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational...
06/26/2013
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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
11/13/2024
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.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides...
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
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).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...
09/26/2024
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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...
09/25/2024
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
09/04/2024
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.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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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...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...
08/15/2024
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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).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
07/31/2024
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...
07/31/2024
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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,...
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...
06/11/2024
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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC
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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.
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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