January 2011 - FRMC

01/21/2014

Tim Casey

New Orleans—Patients with heavily pretreated, relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) not suitable for chemotherapy had a significant increase in progression-free survival, overall survival, and overall response rate if they received...

New Orleans—Patients with...

01/21/2014

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Reducing Polypharmacy in Community-Dwelling Elderly Patients

01/17/2011

Tori Socha

Compared with younger patients, elderly patients are most likely to have more comorbid conditions and are at risk for inappropriate medication use.

Compared with younger patients,...

01/17/2011

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Association of Avoidable Hospitalizations and Continuity of Care

01/17/2011

Tori Socha

Continuity of care (the relationship between physician and patient that goes beyond any specific disease or episode of illness) is a key feature of primary care. Studies have suggested that increased continuity of care may lead to improved...

Continuity of care (the...

01/17/2011

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Severe Hypoglycemia and Risk of Vascular Events

01/17/2011

Tori Socha

Excess mortality seen with intensive glucose control in the ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) trial has caused much speculation about the adverse effects of intensive glucose-lowering interventions in patients with...

Excess mortality seen with...

01/17/2011

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Effect of Supplementation with Folic Acid to Lower Homocysteine Levels

01/17/2011

Tori Socha

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease, stroke, and other occlusive vascular conditions, is known to be associated with elevated levels of plasma homocysteine. It is uncertain what effects...

Increased risk of cardiovascular...

01/17/2011

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Compatible but Nonidentical Plasma Transfusions Lead to Complications

01/17/2011

Mary Mihalovic

Trauma patients who received compatible, but not ABO-identical plasma transfusions experienced higher rates of overall complications, particularly sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to results of a recent study...

Trauma patients who received...

01/17/2011

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Benefits of a Utilization Management Program

01/22/2013

Tim Casey

Los Angeles—An analysis of commercially insured, non-Medicare members of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans found that a utilization management program helped reduce the likelihood of follow-up visits for cardiac imaging by 11.7%, a...

Los Angeles—An analysis of...

01/22/2013

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Smoking Cessation Training for Physicians Associated with Increased Counseling

01/17/2011

Tori Socha

Counseling by healthcare providers increases rates of smoking cessation rates, yet <50% of patients who smoke receive cessation counseling.

Counseling by healthcare...

01/17/2011

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Postoperative Hyperglycemia Important Risk Factor for SSI

01/17/2011

Kerri Fitzgerald

A recent study reported in the Archives of Surgery [2010;145(9):858-864] found that postoperative hyperglycemia is the most important independent risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI) in general surgery patients. Previous studies have...

A recent study reported in the...

01/17/2011

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Effect of Delaying Surgery on Outcomes in Adults with Acute Appendicitis

01/17/2011

Tori Socha

The most common emergent surgery performed worldwide is appendectomy; appendicitis accounts for approximately 1 million hospital stays each year. Recent advances in imaging and antibiosis have enabled improved preoperative assessment and...

The most common emergent surgery...

01/17/2011

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

Chronic kidney disease is...

11/03/2014

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Retirement, health insurance commonly targeted

08/04/2011

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

Health officials proposed...

11/19/2014

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

Recent research in...

11/15/2017

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

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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...

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...

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...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

Delve into the rising demand for...

04/05/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...

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03/27/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

Come join us for the first...

03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.

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02/27/2024

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...

Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.

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