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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...

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...

07/23/2014

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Faldaprevir to Treat Patients with Hepatitis C

07/22/2014

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...

07/22/2014

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Treating Patients with Chronic Constipation or IBS

07/22/2014

Tim Casey

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

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

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

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

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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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...

07/23/2014

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News Connection

Complications with Insurance Coverage in Rural America

07/22/2014

Jordyn Greenblatt

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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Understanding the Link Between bDMARD Initiation, Switching With Mood Disorders

10/02/2020

Researchers found a positive association between the use of antidepressant and anxiolytic medication with both the introduction and switching of bDMARDs.

Researchers found a positive...

10/02/2020

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Medicare wants pharmacists out of Plan D decision-making process

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Travel, Wait Times Cost $89 Billion Annually for Health Care Service

03/20/2019

According to survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Wait Time Use Survey, spanning 2006 through 2017, travel and wait times were highest for health care services, ranked above legal services, personal care, vehicular...

According to survey data from...

03/20/2019

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Even When Employed, Health Care A Challenge

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Limited HIV Resources Best Invested in Community-Based Prevention Education

10/16/2015

Researchers suggest that funds for HIV treatment and prevention should focus first on effective, inexpensive community-based education for HIV prevention efforts.

Researchers suggest that funds...

10/16/2015

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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

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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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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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