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Abraxane® (albumin-bound paclitaxel) - Injectable Treatment for Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
03/19/2013
The FDA approved ABRAXANE® for Injectable Suspension as first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer.
The FDA approved ABRAXANE® for Injectable Suspension as first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer.
The FDA approved ABRAXANE® for...
03/19/2013
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Effective Utilization Management of Specialty Drugs
03/19/2013

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Las Vegas—Although only between 1% and 5% of people use specialty drugs, those products account for 20% of total drug spending, a percentage that is expected to increase to 40% in the coming years, according to HungChing Chan, vice president...
Las Vegas—Although only between 1% and 5% of people use specialty drugs, those products account for 20% of total drug spending, a percentage that is expected to increase to 40% in the coming years, according to HungChing Chan, vice president...
Las Vegas—Although only between...
03/19/2013
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Value-Based Benefit Design Increases Adherence and Lowers Costs
03/19/2013

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Las Vegas—In 2009, pharmacy spending accounted for 16% of Whirlpool Corporation’s healthcare spending. Of the 22,000 employees, an increasing number had chronic conditions, including diabetes, coronary artery disease, and asthma. Stacy White,...
Las Vegas—In 2009, pharmacy spending accounted for 16% of Whirlpool Corporation’s healthcare spending. Of the 22,000 employees, an increasing number had chronic conditions, including diabetes, coronary artery disease, and asthma. Stacy White,...
Las Vegas—In 2009, pharmacy...
03/19/2013
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Prescription Drugs and Potential for Abuse and Misuse
03/19/2013

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Las Vegas—Providers are usually careful when prescribing opioids and pain medications. The drugs are associated with the potential for misuse and abuse, although there is no single factor to predict whether someone will experience from these...
Las Vegas—Providers are usually careful when prescribing opioids and pain medications. The drugs are associated with the potential for misuse and abuse, although there is no single factor to predict whether someone will experience from these...
Las Vegas—Providers are usually...
03/19/2013
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PBMs: A Wall Street View
03/19/2013

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Las Vegas—As Citi Investment Research’s director of healthcare technology and distribution, George Hill spends most of his days researching and speaking with numerous people in the healthcare industry. Through the conversations and analyses,...
Las Vegas—As Citi Investment Research’s director of healthcare technology and distribution, George Hill spends most of his days researching and speaking with numerous people in the healthcare industry. Through the conversations and analyses,...
Las Vegas—As Citi Investment...
03/19/2013
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Use of Electronic Health Record Systems in Office-Based Practices
03/19/2013

Jill Sederstrom

Jill Sederstrom
The use of electronic health record (EHR) systems in office-based physician practices continues to rise, but the prevalence of these systems varies significantly by state. These are just a few of the conclusions drawn from a recent data brief...
The use of electronic health record (EHR) systems in office-based physician practices continues to rise, but the prevalence of these systems varies significantly by state. These are just a few of the conclusions drawn from a recent data brief...
The use of electronic health...
03/19/2013
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Study Evaluates Once-Daily Delivery System for GERD
03/19/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
A study in male Wistar rats found that the microparticulate dosage form of lansoprazole provided effective drug concentration for a longer duration than the conventional extended-release dosage form. Furthermore, the dosage form showed...
A study in male Wistar rats found that the microparticulate dosage form of lansoprazole provided effective drug concentration for a longer duration than the conventional extended-release dosage form. Furthermore, the dosage form showed...
A study in male Wistar rats...
03/19/2013
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Copay Assistance Programs for Patients
03/19/2013

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Las Vegas—With several blockbuster drugs losing patent protection in recent years, companies have increased their use of copay or voucher programs, in which drug or device manufacturers provide financial assistance to patients to continue...
Las Vegas—With several blockbuster drugs losing patent protection in recent years, companies have increased their use of copay or voucher programs, in which drug or device manufacturers provide financial assistance to patients to continue...
Las Vegas—With several...
03/19/2013
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Complications following General Surgery
03/19/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Patients discharged from the hospital are at risk in the immediate postdischarge (PD) period. In the 6 months following an index hospitalization, nearly 1 in 7 surgical patients who were accounted for in the Medicare fee-for-service program...
Patients discharged from the hospital are at risk in the immediate postdischarge (PD) period. In the 6 months following an index hospitalization, nearly 1 in 7 surgical patients who were accounted for in the Medicare fee-for-service program...
Patients discharged from the...
03/19/2013
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Cost Analysis of the Medicare Physician Group Practice Demonstration
03/19/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are increasingly being created as payment models designed to improve care and slow the growth of healthcare costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created 3 ACOs that differ in...
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are increasingly being created as payment models designed to improve care and slow the growth of healthcare costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created 3 ACOs that differ in...
Accountable care organizations...
03/19/2013
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CMS Releases the 2015 Audit Protocol: Critical Next Steps to Avoid Becoming A Casualty of Reasonable Expectations
02/19/2015
On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...
On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...
On February 12th, CMS released...
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11/12/2018
Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
Researchers recently examined...
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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.
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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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,...
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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.
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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 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...
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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations
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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 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...
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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists
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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 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...
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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...
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
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Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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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...
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
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Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates 

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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.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the...
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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management
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Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health 

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...
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.
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.
Learn about the state of digital...
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