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Ixekizumab for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
07/30/2015
The UNCOVER-2 study found that ixekizumab (anti-interleuekin-17A IgG4 monoclonal antibody) was superior to placebo and etanercept in psoriasis patients.
The UNCOVER-2 study found that ixekizumab (anti-interleuekin-17A IgG4 monoclonal antibody) was superior to placebo and etanercept in psoriasis patients.
The UNCOVER-2 study found that...
07/30/2015
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Emerging Evidence and Future Direction of Chemoprevention in Pancreatic Cancer
07/30/2015
Chemoprevention is used to target populations with preneoplastic lesions such as ductal in situ carcinoma and familial adenomatous polyposis.
Chemoprevention is used to target populations with preneoplastic lesions such as ductal in situ carcinoma and familial adenomatous polyposis.
Chemoprevention is used to...
07/30/2015
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Psoriasis Study Examines Cost per Responder with Biologics
07/30/2015
In a new study, researchers sought to evaluate the cost per additional responder associated with 4 biologics to achieve PASI 75, PASI 90, and PASI 100.
In a new study, researchers sought to evaluate the cost per additional responder associated with 4 biologics to achieve PASI 75, PASI 90, and PASI 100.
In a new study, researchers...
07/30/2015
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Pharmacist Intervention Among Patients With Comorbidities
07/30/2015
Philadelphia, PA—A brief pharmacist telephone intervention resulted in significantly better proportion of days covered (PDCs) during the 6 months following the intervention among a group of nonadherent patients with comorbid hypertension and...
Philadelphia, PA—A brief pharmacist telephone intervention resulted in significantly better proportion of days covered (PDCs) during the 6 months following the intervention among a group of nonadherent patients with comorbid hypertension and...
Philadelphia, PA—A brief...
07/30/2015
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Navigation Services Contribute to Improved Oncology Care at Reduced Cost
07/30/2015
With advances in cancer treatment, patients face increasingly more complex treatment and follow-up decisions that require efficient coordination within the health care system to optimize outcomes. 
With advances in cancer treatment, patients face increasingly more complex treatment and follow-up decisions that require efficient coordination within the health care system to optimize outcomes. 
With advances in cancer...
07/30/2015
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Look to Benefit Design Trends of Exchange Market for Formulary Management
07/30/2015
“Although the exchange market is still small, it is important for the managed care industry to be on the forefront of trends in formulary management,” said Caroline Pearson, vice president, health reform and policy, Avalere Health,...
“Although the exchange market is still small, it is important for the managed care industry to be on the forefront of trends in formulary management,” said Caroline Pearson, vice president, health reform and policy, Avalere Health,...
“Although the exchange market is...
07/30/2015
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Study Examines Touch Avoidance in Psoriasis
07/30/2015
Vancouver, Canada—Severity of psoriasis has a significant impact on patient quality of life. In a new study, researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey among patients with psoriasis and included questions to assess the avoidance of...
Vancouver, Canada—Severity of psoriasis has a significant impact on patient quality of life. In a new study, researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey among patients with psoriasis and included questions to assess the avoidance of...
Vancouver, Canada—Severity of...
07/30/2015
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Antiplatelet Therapy for Acute Coronary Syndrome
07/30/2015
Orlando, FL—Antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies are crucial in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Platelet activation remains a major pathophysiological issue in ACS. Platelets upregulate the expression of...
Orlando, FL—Antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies are crucial in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Platelet activation remains a major pathophysiological issue in ACS. Platelets upregulate the expression of...
Orlando, FL—Antiplatelet...
07/30/2015
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Adopting and Succeeding With Value-based Competition Model
07/30/2015
Orlando, FL—Changes in the health care delivery system are placing demands on hospitals and physicians to become more competitive in a marketplace that is moving from fee-for-service payment models and pay-for-performance models to...
Orlando, FL—Changes in the health care delivery system are placing demands on hospitals and physicians to become more competitive in a marketplace that is moving from fee-for-service payment models and pay-for-performance models to...
Orlando, FL—Changes in the...
07/30/2015
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Diagnosis and Management of IBD
07/30/2015
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 1 million people in the United States. IBD encompasses a variety of clinical signs and symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 1 million people in the United States. IBD encompasses a variety of clinical signs and symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
07/30/2015
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Analysis Shows Patient-Centered Benefit Models Lower Costs
03/10/2016
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models...
03/10/2016
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
06/02/2023
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Depression and Diabetes in Women: A Bidirectional Association
03/21/2011
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in...
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Expanding Awareness: The Serious Health Consequences of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06/22/2020
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals,...
06/22/2020
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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...
11/13/2024
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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...
05/24/2024
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