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July 2014 - FRMC

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Hepatitis C
07/23/2014
Hepatitis C is a contagious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that ranges in severity from acute to chronic.
Hepatitis C is a contagious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that ranges in severity from acute to chronic.
Hepatitis C is a contagious...
07/23/2014
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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Asthma
07/23/2014
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightening, shortness of breath, and coughing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 25...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightening, shortness of breath, and coughing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 25...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease...
07/23/2014
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Faldaprevir to Treat Patients with Hepatitis C
07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—Patients with genotype 1 hepatitis C who received faldaprevir plus pegylated interferon and ribavirin had an increase in sustained virologic response (SVR) after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment compared with a group that took pegylated...
Chicago—Patients with genotype 1 hepatitis C who received faldaprevir plus pegylated interferon and ribavirin had an increase in sustained virologic response (SVR) after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment compared with a group that took pegylated...
Chicago—Patients with genotype 1...
07/22/2014
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Treating Patients with Chronic Constipation or IBS
07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a disorder associated with abdominal pain and discomfort and an altered bowel habit.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a disorder associated with abdominal pain and discomfort and an altered bowel habit.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),...
07/22/2014
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Very Low Calorie Diet before Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Obese patients on a low calorie diet prior to undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure had a decrease in body weight and operation time.
Obese patients on a low calorie diet prior to undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure had a decrease in body weight and operation time.
Obese patients on a low calorie...
07/22/2014
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Bevacizumab or Cetuximab in Combination with Chemotherapy for mCRC
07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) had no difference in overall survival or progression-free survival if they received bevacizumab plus chemotherapy or cetuximab plus chemotherapy for first-line treatment, according to...
Chicago—Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) had no difference in overall survival or progression-free survival if they received bevacizumab plus chemotherapy or cetuximab plus chemotherapy for first-line treatment, according to...
Chicago—Patients with metastatic...
07/22/2014
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Docetaxel plus Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—Patients with hormone-sensitive newly metastatic prostate cancer who received docetaxel with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) had a significant improvement in overall survival compared with a group that received ADT alone, according...
Chicago—Patients with hormone-sensitive newly metastatic prostate cancer who received docetaxel with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) had a significant improvement in overall survival compared with a group that received ADT alone, according...
Chicago—Patients with...
07/22/2014
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Healthcare Costs for Metastatic Melanoma Treatment Options
07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Chicago—A retrospective, observational study of healthcare claims data found that patients with metastatic melanoma who received vemurafenib had significantly lower healthcare costs during treatment compared with patients who received...
Chicago—A retrospective, observational study of healthcare claims data found that patients with metastatic melanoma who received vemurafenib had significantly lower healthcare costs during treatment compared with patients who received...
Chicago—A retrospective,...
07/22/2014
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Department

Trends Report
Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Crohn`s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
07/23/2014
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases that lead to long-lasting inflammation in the digestive tract.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases that lead to long-lasting inflammation in the digestive tract.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative...
07/23/2014
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News Connection
Complications with Insurance Coverage in Rural America
07/22/2014

Jordyn Greenblatt

Jordyn Greenblatt
The ACA expansion is an attempt to expand healthcare coverage among the rural population.
The ACA expansion is an attempt to expand healthcare coverage among the rural population.
The ACA expansion is an attempt...
07/22/2014
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Cigna Reports Cost Savings Associated With Fusing Medical, Drug, and Behavioral Benefits
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"Our integrated approach maximizes every opportunity to deliver a health care experience that is affordable, predictable and simple," said Matt Totterdale, senior vice president, Cigna Pharmacy.
"Our integrated approach maximizes every opportunity to deliver a health care experience that is affordable, predictable and simple," said Matt Totterdale, senior vice president, Cigna Pharmacy.
"Our integrated approach...
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New Shingles Vaccine Cost-Effective, Cost-Saving Compared With Zostavax
05/31/2018
Research presented at the AMCP 2018 Annual Meeting found that Shingrix (non-live adjuvanted subunit vaccine; GlaxosmithKline) is cost-effective when compared with no vaccination and cost-saving compared with an older shingles vaccine.
Research presented at the AMCP 2018 Annual Meeting found that Shingrix (non-live adjuvanted subunit vaccine; GlaxosmithKline) is cost-effective when compared with no vaccination and cost-saving compared with an older shingles vaccine.
Research presented at the AMCP...
05/31/2018
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News
Jentadueto Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
01/31/2012
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it had approved Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride), an oral combination therapy to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug is co-marketed by Boehringer...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it had approved Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride), an oral combination therapy to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug is co-marketed by Boehringer...
The US Food and Drug...
01/31/2012
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Value-Based Contracting Showing Greater Value for Care Provided, Innovative Opportunities
07/13/2015
San Diego—Value-based contracting is demonstrating greater value for care provided, while innovative contracting opportunities are expected to increase in the future, according to a session at the AMCP meeting that included both payer and...
San Diego—Value-based contracting is demonstrating greater value for care provided, while innovative contracting opportunities are expected to increase in the future, according to a session at the AMCP meeting that included both payer and...
San Diego—Value-based...
07/13/2015
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
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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 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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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 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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05/21/2024
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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 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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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 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
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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 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...
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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...
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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Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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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...
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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02/27/2024

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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.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the...
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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.
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.
Learn about the state of digital...
02/27/2024
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