June 2013 - FRMC

Reducing Frequency of Pediatric Headaches

06/26/2013

Sanjeev Francis , MD;

It is estimated that 15% of children and adolescents suffer from tension headaches and 4% from migraines.

It is estimated that 15% of...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

Risk of Heart Disease among HIV-Positive Veterans

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

Due to the success of treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV live longer, but are at risk for heart disease, according to researchers. Previous studies have found an association between HIV and acute myocardial...

Due to the success of treatment...

06/26/2013

Veterans Health Today

Brain Reward Abnormalities and Antipsychotic Monotherapy in Schizophrenia

06/26/2013

Alice Brindle ;

Research has linked schizophrenia to dysfunction of dopamine neurotransmission and the brain reward system. It is possible that a dysregulated hyperdopaminergic state may lead to the development of psychoses through altered reward processing....

Research has linked...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

Smoking Cessation, Weight Change, and CVD Risk

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

Cigarette smoking is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The risk of CVD can be greatly reduced by smoking cessation, but cessation is also associated with...

Cigarette smoking is also a...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

Cancer Screening Cessation for Older Adults

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...

There are many educational...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

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Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Improved with Managed Problem Solving

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

The progression of treatable chronic diseases depends on patient adherence to pharmacotherapy.

The progression of treatable...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

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Pediatric 30-Day Readmission Rates and Variability across Hospitals

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

One measure of quality of hospital care patients receive during inpatient treatment used by clinicians, hospitals, patients, health systems, and purchasers of healthcare is the rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge.

One measure of quality of...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

News Connection

Medigap Enrollment Steady, Premiums on the Rise

06/26/2013

Jim Hook ;

Medigap continues to be an important source of supplemental coverage for Medicare recipients, with the most popular plans being those that offer first-dollar coverage. This was just one of the many conclusions drawn from a recent Kaiser...

Medigap continues to be an...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

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Physician Prescribing Behavior Not Affected by FFS Model

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

Studies have identified the fee-for-service (FFS) model of physician reimbursement as a driver of healthcare resource utilization, including possible overtesting and overtreatment, according to researchers from Cardinal Health Specialty...

Studies have identified the...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

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Cost Reduction, Quality Improvement, and Reimbursement Increases

06/26/2013

Tori Socha ;

Oncology clinical pathways are evidence-based treatment regimens for the treatment of breast, lung, and colon cancers.

Oncology clinical pathways are...

06/26/2013

First Report Managed Care

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CMS Projects Stable Average Prescription Premiums in 2017

08/01/2016

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that the average basic premium for a Medicare Part D prescription plan is estimated to remain stable in 2017—at $34 per month.

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Adopting Robust Solutions to Achieve Compliance With Interoperability Requirements

10/04/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Scott Galbari, chief operating officer, Lyniate, shares challenges payers and providers have faced while trying to meet interoperability requirements and offers advice for organizations hoping to adopt new technologies to ease the process.

Scott Galbari, chief operating...

10/04/2022

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Supreme Court to Address Healthcare Reform Law

02/21/2012

Jim Hook ;

The Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the healthcare reform law and its constitutionality by reviewing 2 key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): the individual mandate and the Medicaid expansion. A new brief...

The Supreme Court will soon...

02/21/2012

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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,...

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...

05/24/2024

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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...

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...

05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

Oncology

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

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...

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...

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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...

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.

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