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Biosimilars: Missing the Mark
06/12/2017
As pharmacy benefit managers negotiate deep discounts for reference biologics, biosimilar prices are not making the spending impact that payers had hoped for. 
As pharmacy benefit managers negotiate deep discounts for reference biologics, biosimilar prices are not making the spending impact that payers had hoped for. 
As pharmacy benefit managers...
06/12/2017
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Health Care Reform: What Can Payers Expect from Washington?
06/09/2017
After an initial failed launch, the American Health Care Act will move to the Senate for consideration and further development. We spoke with managed care experts about the difficulties of passing a bill that improves health care coverage...
After an initial failed launch, the American Health Care Act will move to the Senate for consideration and further development. We spoke with managed care experts about the difficulties of passing a bill that improves health care coverage...
After an initial failed launch,...
06/09/2017
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Pharmacy Insight
Runaway Drug Price Increases: Unsustainable Price Increases Burden Pharmacy Spending
06/08/2017
Yearly incremental drug price increases are becoming an unsustainable burden on specialty pharmacy spending.
Yearly incremental drug price increases are becoming an unsustainable burden on specialty pharmacy spending.
Yearly incremental drug price...
06/08/2017
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Oncology Spending Increases as New Treatments Emerge
06/08/2017
A recent report found that global spending on oncology therapeutics and supportive care drugs have increased by billions of dollars. 
A recent report found that global spending on oncology therapeutics and supportive care drugs have increased by billions of dollars. 
A recent report found that...
06/08/2017
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California Senate Passes Single-Payer Plan, Major Obstacles Remain
06/08/2017
The California Senate recently passed its plan to establish a single-payer health system in the State; however, a huge cost burden and logistical barriers will need solutions before the plan can become a reality. 
The California Senate recently passed its plan to establish a single-payer health system in the State; however, a huge cost burden and logistical barriers will need solutions before the plan can become a reality. 
The California Senate recently...
06/08/2017
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Treatment Advances in Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors
06/08/2017
Patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors often experience different burdens associated with the disease resulting in costly treatments of thousands of dollars per year.
Patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors often experience different burdens associated with the disease resulting in costly treatments of thousands of dollars per year.
Patients diagnosed with...
06/08/2017
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Gilead’s Bictegravir Shows Equivalent Efficacy to Tivicay in Phase 3 Trials
06/08/2017
Multiple phase 3 HIV trials suggest fixed-dose combination treatment regimens containing Gilead's investigational agent bictegravir are noninferior to those containing GlaxoSmithKline’s Tivicay.
Multiple phase 3 HIV trials suggest fixed-dose combination treatment regimens containing Gilead's investigational agent bictegravir are noninferior to those containing GlaxoSmithKline’s Tivicay.
Multiple phase 3 HIV trials...
06/08/2017
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New Links in the Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
01/20/2015
The search for an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been elusive. While beta-amyloid and phosphorylated tau protein have been research targets, the positive results of early trials have not been validated.
The search for an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been elusive. While beta-amyloid and phosphorylated tau protein have been research targets, the positive results of early trials have not been validated.
The search for an effective...
01/20/2015
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Diabetes Training Programs are Underused
12/02/2014
Newly diagnosed diabetics generally don't take advantage of educational programs that could help them manage their disease.
Newly diagnosed diabetics generally don't take advantage of educational programs that could help them manage their disease.
Newly diagnosed diabetics...
12/02/2014
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Mental Health Management Housing Program Cuts Hospital Costs
12/15/2017
A program that granted homeless patients housing has reduced hospital health care spending and improved mental health outcomes.
A program that granted homeless patients housing has reduced hospital health care spending and improved mental health outcomes.
A program that granted homeless...
12/15/2017
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Risks of In-Hospital Worsening Heart Failure
12/15/2014
The results of a recent study found that in-hospital worsening heart failure was common and associated with higher rates of mortality, all-cause readmission, and Medicare payments.
The results of a recent study found that in-hospital worsening heart failure was common and associated with higher rates of mortality, all-cause readmission, and Medicare payments.
The results of a recent study...
12/15/2014
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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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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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