July 2014 - FRMC

Ramucirumab Improves Overall Survival in Patients with NSCLC

07/22/2014

Tim Casey

Chicago—Patients with advanced, progressive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received ramucirumab plus docetaxel had a significant improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival compared with a group taking docetaxel and...

Chicago—Patients with advanced,...

07/22/2014

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Anti-VEGF Agents Show Improvement in Treatment of Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization

07/22/2014

Mary Mihalovic

Among patients with myopic choroidal neovascularization (CNV), the use of either of the 2 antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents, ranibizumab or bevacizumab, led to functional and anatomical visual improvement, according to...

Among patients with myopic...

07/22/2014

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Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy Improves Visual Acuity, Reduces Clinical Burden

07/22/2014

Mary Mihaolvic

Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) experienced improvement in visual acuity on an observe-and-plan regimen with the antivascular endothelial growth factor agent, ranibizumab, which also reduced clinical burden...

Patients with neovascular...

07/22/2014

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Screening for HBV Infections in Adolescents and Adults

07/22/2014

Sarah O'Brien

In 2004, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against screening asymptomatic people for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the basis of lack of evidence that screening would improve clinical outcomes,...

In 2004, the United States...

07/22/2014

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Study Shows Bendamustine is Cost-Effective for Patients with CLL

07/22/2014

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Results of a pharmacoeconomic analysis showed that single-agent bendamustine is a cost-effective treatment option as first-line treatment for patients with Binet stage B or C chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) compared to alemtuzumab and...

Results of a pharmacoeconomic...

07/22/2014

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Rosuvastatin Has No Benefit, May Be Detrimental for Sepsis-Associated ARDS

07/22/2014

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Results of a large, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial found that patients with sepsis-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) treated with rosuvastatin had no reduction in in-hospital mortality or...

Results of a large, multicenter,...

07/22/2014

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Determining the Necessary Care to Prevent Readmission for Heart Failure

07/22/2014

Sarah O'Brien

In the United States, heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization, as 25% of patients hospitalized for heart failure are readmitted within 30 days. A recent systematic review was conducted for the Effective Health Care Program of the...

In the United States, heart...

07/22/2014

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Medicare and the Aging Population - Q&A with Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP

07/22/2014

First Report Managed Care conducted an interview with Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, one of our Editorial Advisory Board members, to discuss how the aging population will affect Medicare coverage and spending now and in the future. Here you...

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07/22/2014

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Many US Citizens Do Not Feel Impacted by ACA Heading into Midterm Elections

07/22/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Four years after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed and just months into the first year of healthcare exchanges, 6 in 10 Americans (60%) said they feel no direct personal impact of the law, according to a survey...

Four years after the Patient...

07/22/2014

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Surgical Procedures for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

07/21/2014

Tim Casey

Obese patients with type 2 diabetes are commonly prescribed medications and are further encouraged to exercise and improve their diets. In recent years, however, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding...

Obese patients with type 2...

07/21/2014

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Abuse and Misuse of Opioid Medications

09/19/2013

Tim Casey

Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion.

Opioid medications have been...

09/19/2013

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Changes in Appearance of Medicine Effects Patient Adherence

07/15/2014

A recent study found that individuals are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their medication changes without explanation [Ann Intern Med. 2014;161(2):96-103]. Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD,...

A recent study found that...

07/15/2014

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New FDA Commissioner Confirmed by Senate

05/10/2017

On Tuesday, the US Senate confirmed Scott Gottlieb, MD, to head the US Food and Drug Administration.

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05/10/2017

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Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and co-founder of Medorion

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Behavior Focused Care: The Next Frontier

08/11/2021

Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Medorion

Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Me...

“The next frontier in public health will be scalable personalized communication, and it will seismically change the interactions between payer, provider, and health care recipient,” says Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Medorion.

“The next frontier in public...

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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

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...

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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

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.

Join us in exploring the...

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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