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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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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02/08/2017
In a recent briefing, it was revealed that President Donald Trump has showed his support in favor of drug pricing negotiations. 
In a recent briefing, it was revealed that President Donald Trump has showed his support in favor of drug pricing negotiations. 
In a recent briefing, it was...
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CLL Research Update, Comparative Efficacy of Combination Treatments
12/14/2021
In part one of this podcast series, Adam Kittai, MD, hematologist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University, provides an overview of current research being conducted on chronic lymphocytic leukemia and discusses the results...
In part one of this podcast series, Adam Kittai, MD, hematologist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University, provides an overview of current research being conducted on chronic lymphocytic leukemia and discusses the results...
In part one of this podcast...
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Preventable Hospital Readmissions among Medicare Beneficiaries
04/22/2013
Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is part of a federal strategy to create incentives to improve quality of care. In an effort to lower hospital readmission rates, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publicly reports...
Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is part of a federal strategy to create incentives to improve quality of care. In an effort to lower hospital readmission rates, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publicly reports...
Reducing preventable hospital...
04/22/2013
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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
11/13/2024
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...
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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention
10/31/2024
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides...
10/31/2024
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Alexander Spira, MD, PhD
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...
09/26/2024
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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives
09/25/2024
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
09/25/2024
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
09/04/2024
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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Jordan Bazinsky
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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions
08/15/2024
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...
08/15/2024
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Farrukh Awan, MD
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
08/14/2024
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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 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 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 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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