June 2012 - FRMC

Flu Vaccine Less Effective among Elderly

06/19/2012

Morbidity from influenza is significant in people ³65 years of age. As a result, annual vaccination is recommended to reduce the burden of influenza in this patient population. New analysis suggests, however, that the influenza vaccination...

Morbidity from influenza is...

06/19/2012

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Optimal Response to Natalizumab in MS Patients

06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Results from a small study found that inhibition of intrathecal antibody synthesis is associated with a complete therapeutic response to natalizumab in patients with aggressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Treatment with natalizumab decreased the...

Results from a small study found...

06/19/2012

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Better Prevention of Clostridium Difficile Infections Needed

06/19/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Most of the substantial increase in Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) over the past decade in the United States is related to healthcare exposures that may be prevented by reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and interrupting...

Most of the substantial increase...

06/19/2012

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Adult Vaccination Strategies for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

06/19/2012

Kevin L. Carter ;

Although the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) has been recommended for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in adults since 1983, there have been no conclusive assessments of its ability to prevent...

Although the 23-valent...

06/19/2012

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06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

New Orleans—Chronic migraine (CM) patients treated with onabotulinumtoxinA reported a significant decline in emergency department (ED) visits. The results were presented at the AAN meeting during a poster session. The poster was titled...

New Orleans—Chronic migraine...

06/19/2012

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Migraine Guidelines Evaluate Efficacy of Treatments

06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Despite many treatments available to help prevent migraine in certain people, most migraine sufferers do not use them.

Despite many treatments...

06/19/2012

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Containing Costs Through Healthcare Reform

06/19/2012

Tim Casey ;

Healthcare spending in the United States has reached $2.25 trillion, accounting for 16% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Healthcare spending in the...

06/19/2012

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Options to Prevent Strokes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

06/19/2012

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) typically take warfarin to prevent strokes, but pharmaceutical companies are investing significant time and money to find alternative therapies. The FDA approved Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate)...

Orlando—Patients with atrial...

06/19/2012

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Medical Homes as Centerpiece of Healthcare Reform

06/19/2012

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—In nearly 5 decades as a doctor, Sam JW Romeo has seen numerous industry innovations that did not improve care or cut costs. He is now the medical director at Tower Health & Wellness Center in Turlock, California, which he and other...

Orlando—In nearly 5 decades as a...

06/19/2012

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Implementation of Accountable Care Organizations

06/19/2012

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Soon after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the proposed regulations for accountable care organizations (ACOs) in March 2011, many constituencies in the healthcare industry derided the rules as too...

Orlando—Soon after the...

06/19/2012

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Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual Tablets to Treat Insomnia

08/16/2012

Tim Casey ;

Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...

Boston—According to a post hoc...

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Obama Says His Departure May Fix What Ails Obamacare

10/20/2016

President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...

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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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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.

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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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

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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