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Playing Games: Adopting Game-Based Strategies Can Improve Engagement and Outcomes
07/12/2016
Games aren't just for fun anymore—research has shown that incorporating game-based strategies into patient outreach or physician training and education cannot only improve engagement, it can also lead to better outcomes. "I see games and...
Games aren't just for fun anymore—research has shown that incorporating game-based strategies into patient outreach or physician training and education cannot only improve engagement, it can also lead to better outcomes. "I see games and...
Games aren't just for fun...
07/12/2016
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Treatment Recommendations and Managed Care Considerations for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
07/12/2016
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis who continue to have moderate to severe disease activity despite treatment with conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors have long been a mainstay in treatment...
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis who continue to have moderate to severe disease activity despite treatment with conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors have long been a mainstay in treatment...
For patients with rheumatoid...
07/12/2016
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Pharmacoeconomics: Weighing the Benefits to the Costs
07/12/2016
The use of a cost-effectiveness analysis in medical decision-making is increasing as health care delivery moves from volume-based reimbursement models to value-based models.
The use of a cost-effectiveness analysis in medical decision-making is increasing as health care delivery moves from volume-based reimbursement models to value-based models.
The use of a cost-effectiveness...
07/12/2016
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Opening the Door to a Payment Paradigm Shift
07/12/2016
With specialty drugs expected to account for half of total drug spending by 2018, payers are beginning to target the pricey medications for utilization management.
With specialty drugs expected to account for half of total drug spending by 2018, payers are beginning to target the pricey medications for utilization management.
With specialty drugs expected to...
07/12/2016
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Improving Value Through Pharmacist/Physician Collaboration
07/11/2016
Clinical pharmacists can help free up physician time by providing disease management support and providing education on disease states and medications.
Clinical pharmacists can help free up physician time by providing disease management support and providing education on disease states and medications.
Clinical pharmacists can...
07/11/2016
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Cost Management Approaches for Expensive Drugs
07/11/2016
Addressing rising pharmaceutical costs is a top challenge for today’s managed care executives.
Addressing rising pharmaceutical costs is a top challenge for today’s managed care executives.
Addressing rising pharmaceutical...
07/11/2016
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IMS Health Expert Discusses State of Pharmaceutical Industry
07/11/2016
The US pharmaceutical market saw double-digit growth in terms of prescription drug spend in 2015.
The US pharmaceutical market saw double-digit growth in terms of prescription drug spend in 2015.
The US pharmaceutical market saw...
07/11/2016
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Tug-of-War: Driving Fair Drug Prices
07/11/2016
Record-high drug prices, which are out of reach for many patients and unsustainable for payers, threaten to break the health care system.
Record-high drug prices, which are out of reach for many patients and unsustainable for payers, threaten to break the health care system.
Record-high drug prices, which...
07/11/2016
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June 2016: Top FDA Approvals
07/11/2016
The top FDA approvals for June 2016 include Type 2 Diabetes treatment, a 4-strain influenza vaccine, urothelial carcinoma treatment, and more. 
The top FDA approvals for June 2016 include Type 2 Diabetes treatment, a 4-strain influenza vaccine, urothelial carcinoma treatment, and more. 
The top FDA approvals for June...
07/11/2016
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The Progression of Parkinson`s Disease
07/11/2016
This chronic and progressive disorder, marked by increasing worsening of symptoms, is second only to Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease Parkinson’s disease occurs when neurons in the brain die or become impaired,...
This chronic and progressive disorder, marked by increasing worsening of symptoms, is second only to Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease Parkinson’s disease occurs when neurons in the brain die or become impaired,...
This chronic and progressive...
07/11/2016
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Biotechnology Initial Public Offerings Soar in 2013
02/13/2014
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor...
02/13/2014
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Study: Pediatric Patients Benefit From PCMH Utilization
03/22/2017
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public...
03/22/2017
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High Deductible Health Plans Associated With No Change in Asthma Care
10/26/2021
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in...
10/26/2021
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Cancer Screening Cessation for Older Adults
06/26/2013
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 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
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Mylan gets approval for generic Effexor XR
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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...
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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...
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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
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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 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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