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Improving Behavioral Health Through ACOs and Integrated Care

01/23/2017

David Costill

According to Neil B Minkoff, MD, the cost burden of behavioral health issues in the US ranges from $200 to $500 billion a year.

According to Neil B Minkoff, MD,...

01/23/2017

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01/23/2017

The investigational biosimilar PF-06410293 demonstrates equivalent efficacy to the biologic Humira in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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01/23/2017

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Faslodex Comparable to Arimidex in Phase 3 Trials

01/23/2017

In a study, postmenopausal women diagnosed with locally-advanced or metastatic breast cancer showed an improvement with Faslodex.

In a study, postmenopausal women...

01/23/2017

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Clinical Trial Program Expands Investigations on Keytruda Combination Therapy for Select Cancers

01/23/2017

A clinical trial program met to evaluate the safety and efficacy of epacadostat as a component of combination therapy for oncology patients.

A clinical trial program met to...

01/23/2017

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Senate, House Pass Budget Measure to Repeal ACA

01/23/2017

Following a 51 to 48 vote in the Senate, the House of Representatives voted 227 to 198 in favor of a budget measure that is being totted as the initial step to repealing the Affordable Care Act.

Following a 51 to 48 vote in the...

01/23/2017

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ACA Tax Penalties Decreased in 2015

01/23/2017

Fewer Americans paid penalties for lacking health insurance in 2015 than 2014, according to a letter from IRS Commissioner John A Koskinen.

Fewer Americans paid penalties...

01/23/2017

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Hospitals Affiliated With Medicare ACOs Decreased Readmission Rates Faster

01/23/2017

After Medicare introduced readmission penalties, hospitals that were part of Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) reduced readmission rates of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities more quickly than other hospitals.

After Medicare introduced...

01/23/2017

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ACOs Improve Care Value For Pediatric Patients With Complex Conditions

01/23/2017

A recent study published in Pediatrics found that development of a quality-improvement initiative through an accountable care organization (ACO) helped to improve quality and value of care for pediatric patients with complex medical...

A recent study published in...

01/23/2017

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ACA Reduced Socioeconomic Barriers to Cancer Screening

01/23/2017

After the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated out-of-pocket expenses for recommended cancer screenings, use of mammography increased across socioeconomic groups; use of colonoscopy, however, did not.

After the Patient Protection and...

01/23/2017

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Psychology Essential to the PCMH Model

01/23/2017

According to Nadine J Kaslow, PhD, "A prime reason for integrating behavioral health into patient-centered medical homes is that behavioral health problems are very common in medical patients and frequently complicate care delivery and...

According to Nadine J Kaslow,...

01/23/2017

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Improving Shoulder Surgery Planning Within VA With 3D Printing

05/17/2019

As another continued effort to improve health care services for veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced that two doctors from a Baltimore VA Medical Center recently demonstrated how 3D printing at the VA is more useful...

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The 100-year-old company, which made an operating profit of 3 billion Danish crowns ($431 million) in 2011, plunged into the red after patents on its key drugs ran out in 2012 and 2014.

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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.

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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,...

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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.

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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.

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05/21/2024

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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.

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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

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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

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

03/25/2024

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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...

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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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