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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
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
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
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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Long-Term Treatment with Asenapine Safe and Effective for Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
06/28/2010
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
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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End-of-Life Decision Making and the Role of Advance Directives
06/28/2010
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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Aspirin versus Placebo Does Not Result in Significant Reduction in Vascular Events
06/28/2010
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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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...
03/21/2011
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Teva CEO sees benefit from Obama health reforms
03/06/2011
03/06/2011
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Pharmacy Insight
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
Videos
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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