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Demystifying Pharmaceutical Pricing Strategies

07/14/2015

Lisa A. Tomaszewski, PhD

When the challenges of healthcare management are being discussed, inevitably the topic of drug costs finds its way into the conversation. Although skyrocketing drug costs seem like a burden of modern times, Alex Bastian, MBA, GfK Custom...

When the challenges of...

07/14/2015

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Hospice Prevents Hospital Readmissions in Patients with Advanced Illness

07/14/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Characteristics of hospice care places it in the best position to prevent hospital readmission, according to Joseph W. Shega, MD, regional medical director, VITAS Healthcare, who presented at the NAMCP forum.

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07/14/2015

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Concerns of the Emerging Biosimilars Market

07/14/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

The anticipated arrival of the first biosimilar in the United States came on March 6, 2015, with the FDA’s approval of ZarxioTM (filgras- tim-sndz).

The anticipated arrival of the...

07/14/2015

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Who Is Responsible for Financial Toxicity in Oncology Patients?

07/13/2015

Lisa A. Tomaszewski, PhD

Breakthroughs in oncology often come with a hefty price tag. The moment the diagnosis of cancer is given, patients understandably rush to accept any treatment option, regardless of cost.

Breakthroughs in oncology often...

07/13/2015

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Population Health Program Shares Best Practices

07/14/2015

Jill Sederstrom

Electronic health records (EHR) platform, creating workflows with automation and standardization, and optimizing the role of each team member to best apply their unique skill sets are all suggestions of Vicki DeBaca, DNS, RN, vice president...

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07/14/2015

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Increasing Adherence, Patient Engagement with Virtual Health Assistants

07/14/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Non-adherence has been estimated to cost the US healthcare system between $100 billion and $289 billion annually in direct costs.

Non-adherence has been estimated...

07/14/2015

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Value of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing in Pregnant Women

07/14/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Approximately 70% of women receive conventional screening such a maternal serum biochemical tests and fetal ultrasound markers to detect possible genetic abnormalities. However, data showed that the majority of patients with a positive result...

Approximately 70% of women...

07/14/2015

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Treatment Options for MS Continue to Evolve

07/13/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory neuro- degenerative disorder of the central nervous system (CNS).

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an...

07/13/2015

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Report Identifies Top Health Issues for Industry

07/13/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

The $2.8 trillion US healthcare industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

The $2.8 trillion US...

07/13/2015

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According to survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Wait Time Use Survey, spanning 2006 through 2017, travel and wait times were highest for health care services, ranked above legal services, personal care, vehicular...

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Limited HIV Resources Best Invested in Community-Based Prevention Education

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Researchers suggest that funds for HIV treatment and prevention should focus first on effective, inexpensive community-based education for HIV prevention efforts.

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

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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.

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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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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

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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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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.

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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.

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05/15/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

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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.

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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

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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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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

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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...

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

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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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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health

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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.

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