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06/28/2010
The FDA approved alglucosidase alfa (Lumizyme) for patients ≥8 years of age with late-onset, noninfantile Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder. Alglucosidase alfa, marketed by Genzyme Corporation, is believed to work by replacing the...
The FDA approved alglucosidase alfa (Lumizyme) for patients ≥8 years of age with late-onset, noninfantile Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder. Alglucosidase alfa, marketed by Genzyme Corporation, is believed to work by replacing the...
The FDA approved alglucosidase...
06/28/2010
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Outcomes Compared for Patients with Alzheimer’s and Non-Alzheimer’s Dementia
06/28/2010

Charles Boersig

Charles Boersig
A review of records from the National Alzheimer Coordinating Center’s Uniform Data Set (NACC-UDS) found that patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) transition more quickly to states of more severe dementia as measured by the Mini-Mental State...
A review of records from the National Alzheimer Coordinating Center’s Uniform Data Set (NACC-UDS) found that patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) transition more quickly to states of more severe dementia as measured by the Mini-Mental State...
A review of records from the...
06/28/2010
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Xifaxan (rifaximin)
06/28/2010
Xifaxan (rifaximin) is a rifamycin antibiotic that is gut selective with negligible systemic absorption and broad-spectrum activity in vitro against pathogens.   
Xifaxan (rifaximin) is a rifamycin antibiotic that is gut selective with negligible systemic absorption and broad-spectrum activity in vitro against pathogens.   
Xifaxan (rifaximin) is a...
06/28/2010
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Reports Document Growth of HSAs
06/25/2010

Charles Boersig

Charles Boersig
Led by growth among large-group insurers, enrollment in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and associated health savings accounts (HSAs) exceeded 10 million this year. Separate research projects recently conducted by America’s Health...
Led by growth among large-group insurers, enrollment in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and associated health savings accounts (HSAs) exceeded 10 million this year. Separate research projects recently conducted by America’s Health...
Led by growth among large-group...
06/25/2010
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Bay State Rate Battle
06/25/2010

Charles Boersig

Charles Boersig
Although 4 of the state’s largest health insurers posted first-quarter losses that they attributed mostly to Governor Deval Patrick’s efforts to slow premium growth rates for individuals and small businesses, the Massachusetts Division of...
Although 4 of the state’s largest health insurers posted first-quarter losses that they attributed mostly to Governor Deval Patrick’s efforts to slow premium growth rates for individuals and small businesses, the Massachusetts Division of...
Although 4 of the state’s...
06/25/2010
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Feature
Long-Term Treatment with Asenapine Safe and Effective for Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
06/28/2010

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
New Orleans—An extension study that looked at the safety and efficacy of asenapine to treat patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder found that asenapine remains well tolerated and effective for up to 3 years of treatment. The...
New Orleans—An extension study that looked at the safety and efficacy of asenapine to treat patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder found that asenapine remains well tolerated and effective for up to 3 years of treatment. The...
New Orleans—An extension study...
06/28/2010
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Feature
Pneumococcal Vaccine Does Not Reduce Risk of MI, Stroke in Men
06/28/2010

Kristina Woodworth

Kristina Woodworth
Pneumococcal vaccination does not reduce the risk of acute myocardial infarction or stroke in men ≥45 years of age, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.  
Pneumococcal vaccination does not reduce the risk of acute myocardial infarction or stroke in men ≥45 years of age, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.  
Pneumococcal vaccination does...
06/28/2010
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Feature
End-of-Life Decision Making and the Role of Advance Directives
06/28/2010

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Discussions prior to passage of recent healthcare reform laws raised awareness of the use of advance directives to direct end-of-life care. Advance directives document a patient’s wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, choice of a...
Discussions prior to passage of recent healthcare reform laws raised awareness of the use of advance directives to direct end-of-life care. Advance directives document a patient’s wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, choice of a...
Discussions prior to passage of...
06/28/2010
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Feature
Aspirin versus Placebo Does Not Result in Significant Reduction in Vascular Events
06/28/2010

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
In an intention-to-treat, double-blind, randomized controlled trial, researchers found that the administration of aspirin compared with placebo did not result in a significant reduction in vascular events among participants without clinical...
In an intention-to-treat, double-blind, randomized controlled trial, researchers found that the administration of aspirin compared with placebo did not result in a significant reduction in vascular events among participants without clinical...
In an intention-to-treat,...
06/28/2010
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ACA Tax Penalties Decreased in 2015
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Fewer Americans paid penalties for lacking health insurance in 2015 than 2014, according to a letter from IRS Commissioner John A Koskinen.
Fewer Americans paid penalties for lacking health insurance in 2015 than 2014, according to a letter from IRS Commissioner John A Koskinen.
Fewer Americans paid penalties...
01/23/2017
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CMS Releases the 2015 Audit Protocol: Critical Next Steps to Avoid Becoming A Casualty of Reasonable Expectations
02/19/2015
On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...
On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...
On February 12th, CMS released...
02/19/2015
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Most Effective Complementary, Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis
11/12/2018
Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
Researchers recently examined...
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House OK’s bill making insurers pay for autism services
07/29/2010
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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...
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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...
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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers
05/24/2024
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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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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 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 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
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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 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...
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...
Join us for the continuation of...
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...
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...
Come join us for the first...
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 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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Mansur Shomali
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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.
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.
Learn about the state of digital...
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