January 2012 - FRMC

Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeolma

01/24/2012

San Diego—A regimen of lenalidomide plus dexamethasone proved safe and effective in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeolma, according to a retrospective analysis of 2 randomized, double-blind, phase 3 trials presented in a...

San Diego—A regimen of...

01/24/2012

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Readmission Rates following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

01/24/2012

Tori Socha ;

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publicly reports hospital-level, 30-day, risk-standardized readmission rates for patients hospitalized for congestive heart failure (CHF), acute myocardial infarction, and for patients undergoing...

The Centers for Medicare &...

01/24/2012

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Hip Fracture and Short- and Long-Term Mortality Risk

01/24/2012

Tori Socha ;

Nearly 300,000 hip fractures occur in the United States each year, causing substantial short- and long-term disability and increased mortality.

Nearly 300,000 hip fractures...

01/24/2012

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ADT and Increased Cardiovascular Mortality

01/24/2012

Sanjeev Francis , MD;

Among men with unfavorable-risk, nonmetastatic prostate cancer, the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was not associated with an increase in cardiovascular mortality as some previous studies had suggested, according to results of a...

Among men with unfavorable-risk,...

01/24/2012

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Kaiser Brief: How Competitive Are State Insurance Markets?

01/24/2012

Tori Socha ;

More open and transparent insurance markets is one goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA); by 2014, the act will require private insurers to provide coverage to individuals and small businesses by offering products with...

More open and transparent...

01/24/2012

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Guideline Concordance Rate and Oncology Surgery in Medicare Beneficiaries

01/24/2012

Tori Socha ;

Part of quality healthcare involves delivering the right care to the right patient at the right time. According to researchers, the current variation of healthcare quality in the United States may “reflect (1) a lack of knowledge about the...

Part of quality healthcare...

01/24/2012

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Health Service Use and Expenditures for CSHCN with a Medical Home

01/24/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Healthcare expenditures and resources are greater for children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN), but this patient population and their families are often challenged by inferior care coordination, increased financial burden due to medical...

Healthcare expenditures and...

01/24/2012

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Redistribution Mattresses to Improve Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

01/24/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Results of an analysis of evidence-based strategies show the benefits of using pressure redistribution foam mattresses for all long-term care residents.

Results of an analysis of...

01/24/2012

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ADHD Medications and Cardiovascular Events in Adults

01/24/2012

Tori Socha ;

The use of medications intended for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by adults increased more rapidly than did use of those medications by children between 2001 and 2010. A US Food and Drug Administration...

The use of medications intended...

01/24/2012

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Response to Etanercept in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

01/24/2012

Sanjeev Francis , MD;

After 15 months of therapy with etanercept, a tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonist, patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who had had low baseline disability scores, prior disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) use, and...

After 15 months of therapy with...

01/24/2012

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According to recent research presented at the 2016 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, multiple myeloma treatment costs are not significantly different when using Kyprolis (carfilzomib; Amgen) compared to treatment with Pomalyst (pomalidomide;...

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Cardiovascular Risk Scores Overestimate Likelihood of Cardiovascular Events

02/16/2015

Four of 5 common cardiovascular risk scores overestimate the likelihood of cardiovascular events by as much as 115%, researchers report.

Four of 5 common cardiovascular...

02/16/2015

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State Legislative Measures: Payer Familiarity With Efforts to Control Drug Costs

10/29/2018

Researchers recently assessed payers’ familiarity and perceptions of 4 types of state-level prescription drug initiatives.

Researchers recently assessed...

10/29/2018

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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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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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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

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant ...

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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