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Adding Real Value: How Specialty Pharmacies Deliver on Value-Based Care

07/20/2018

For specialty pharmacies who are excelling at high-touch, white glove, patient care—now is the time to take these conversations forward and be the ones who bring together each of the spokes on the wheel, including biopharma partners, payers,...

For specialty pharmacies who are...

07/20/2018

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Managed Care Q&A

Impact of CAR-T on Management of Hematological Malignancies

07/20/2018

An interview with Russel J Spjut, PharmD, formulary management clinical pharmacist and consultant at Formulary Intel Consulting.

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07/20/2018

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PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer: Who and When, And Can We Afford It?

07/20/2018

Sarah M. Temkin , MD;

Don S. Dizon , MD;

Sarah M Temkin, MD, and Don Dizon, MD, discuss the benefits of PARP inhibitors for treating ovarian cancer and why effectiveness, toxicity, safety, and cost must be balanced for an individual patient to determine the right PARP inhibitor for...

Sarah M Temkin, MD, and Don...

07/20/2018

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Value-Based Care Delivery Model Outcomes Data Show Varying Quality Improvement

07/19/2018

A systematic review of value-based health care delivery models in oncology care presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting found that reports of outcomes are often lacking and show varying degrees of quality...

A systematic review of...

07/19/2018

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Comparative Effectiveness Study Examines Safety, Efficacy of Biosimilar in Clinical Trial, Real-World Practice

07/19/2018

According to a presentation at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, results from a randomized controlled trial were compared with a real-world cohort for the safety and efficacy of a biosimilar to treat...

According to a presentation at...

07/19/2018

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Telehealth For Ovarian Genetic Counseling Improves Utilization

07/19/2018

A study presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting found that telehealth-based genetic counseling and mandatory discussion of genetic counseling referral at the time of treatment planning improved...

A study presented at the 2018...

07/19/2018

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Significant Economic Burden Associated With Early Progression in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

07/19/2018

A new study attempted to quantify the economic burden of early progression in patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma, according to a study presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

A new study attempted to...

07/19/2018

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Daily Text Message Reminders Improve Adherence to Allopurinol

07/19/2018

Daily text message reminders for patients with gout who were prescribed allopurinol significantly improved adherence and outcomes, according to research presented at the 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018).

Daily text message reminders for...

07/19/2018

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Long Term Study Shows Early, Intensive RA Intervention Valuable

07/19/2018

A 23-year follow-up study presented at the 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) found that early, intensive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) intervention with combination therapy demonstrated long term benefits and reduced...

A 23-year follow-up study...

07/19/2018

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Study Examines Additional Costs of Non-Medical Biosimilar Switching

07/19/2018

A study presented at the 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) examined how non-medical switching from originator biologic products to biosimilar products could increase or neutralize costs due to increased resource...

A study presented at the 2018...

07/19/2018

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Depression and Anxiety Linked to Higher Hospital Readmission Rates

04/02/2015

Depression, anxiety, and dementia are associated with higher 30-day readmissions after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia.

Depression, anxiety, and...

04/02/2015

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Trump Vows to End Surprise Billing for Health Care Services

05/10/2019

Patients are often hit with surprise bills after seeking emergency care due to being treated by out-of-network physicians, and on Thursday, President Trump issued a call to action pushing lawmakers to find a solution.

Patients are often hit with...

05/10/2019

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09/03/2010

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Neurologist Shortage Throughout the United States

08/30/2017

According to data presented at the AAIC 2017, a severe shortage of neurologists is currently affecting several regions throughout the United States and could cause significant issues as Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disease...

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08/30/2017

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What Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Medicare

01/29/2012

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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...

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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...

10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

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.

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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.

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09/04/2024

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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...

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08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

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...

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,...

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06/11/2024

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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.

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