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Product Spotlight: Otezla® (apremilast)
03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care highlighted the clinical trials that evaluated the safety and effectivenss of apremilast for plaque psoriasis.
First Report Managed Care highlighted the clinical trials that evaluated the safety and effectivenss of apremilast for plaque psoriasis.
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03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review: Opioid-Induced Constipation
03/16/2015
These studies focus on the causes, consequences, and management of opioid-induced constipation.
These studies focus on the causes, consequences, and management of opioid-induced constipation.
These studies focus on the...
03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care
Health Economic and Outcomes Research: Canagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes
03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care conducted a review of health economic and outcomes research data and identified 3 studies that examined these criteria.
First Report Managed Care conducted a review of health economic and outcomes research data and identified 3 studies that examined these criteria.
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03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care
Adherence and Costs among Epilepsy Regimens
03/16/2015
A study found that patients with epilepsy who received a non-controlled antiepileptic drug (AED) had stronger medication adherence and lower total medical costs compared with patients treated with controlled AEDs.
A study found that patients with epilepsy who received a non-controlled antiepileptic drug (AED) had stronger medication adherence and lower total medical costs compared with patients treated with controlled AEDs.
A study found that patients with...
03/16/2015
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HIV-Infected Veterans Have Higher Rates of Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment
03/16/2015
A substantial proportion of veterans are dually enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system as well as Medicare and/or Medicaid, which leads to care received inside and outside of the VA. However, the use of non-VA healthcare...
A substantial proportion of veterans are dually enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system as well as Medicare and/or Medicaid, which leads to care received inside and outside of the VA. However, the use of non-VA healthcare...
A substantial proportion of...
03/16/2015
Veterans Health Today
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Improved RA Lipid Profile Associated with Decreased Inflammation
03/16/2015
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed overall improvement in lipid profiles despite an increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels when they experienced a decrease in inflammation.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed overall improvement in lipid profiles despite an increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels when they experienced a decrease in inflammation.
Patients with rheumatoid...
03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care
News
Study Finds Overall Vaccination Rates Remain Low
03/16/2015
Overall vaccination coverage rates remain low, and with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ 2015 recommended immunization schedule for adults ≥19 years of age, comes a reminder to healthcare providers that their recommendations...
Overall vaccination coverage rates remain low, and with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ 2015 recommended immunization schedule for adults ≥19 years of age, comes a reminder to healthcare providers that their recommendations...
Overall vaccination coverage...
03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care
News
Budget Analysis of Addition of Riociguat for PAH and CTEPH
03/16/2015
Results of a budgetary impact model study showed that the addition of riociguat to treat patients with PAH or CTEPH offers US health plans an additional treatment for these conditions that is safe, effective, and associated with minimal...
Results of a budgetary impact model study showed that the addition of riociguat to treat patients with PAH or CTEPH offers US health plans an additional treatment for these conditions that is safe, effective, and associated with minimal...
Results of a budgetary impact...
03/16/2015
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Study Finds Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Decreases Binge-Eating Episodes
03/16/2015
A recent study found that treatment with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate led to a decrease in binge-eating days for patients with binge-eating disorder compared with placebo.
A recent study found that treatment with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate led to a decrease in binge-eating days for patients with binge-eating disorder compared with placebo.
A recent study found that...
03/16/2015
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
Analyzing Subsidies and Cost-Sharing Under the ACA
03/16/2015
A recent report examined the subsidies and cost-sharing under the ACA, specifically regarding silver plan options on the exchange.
A recent report examined the subsidies and cost-sharing under the ACA, specifically regarding silver plan options on the exchange.
A recent report examined the...
03/16/2015
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Analysis Shows Patient-Centered Benefit Models Lower Costs
03/10/2016
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models...
03/10/2016
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Conference Coverage
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
06/02/2023
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Depression and Diabetes in Women: A Bidirectional Association
03/21/2011
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in...
03/21/2011
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Teva CEO sees benefit from Obama health reforms
03/06/2011
03/06/2011
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Pharmacy Insight
Expanding Awareness: The Serious Health Consequences of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06/22/2020
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals,...
06/22/2020
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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
First Report Managed Care
Richard Lipton, MD
Videos
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
First Report Managed Care
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
First Report Managed Care
Videos
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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Videos
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
First Report Managed Care
Jordan Bazinsky
Videos
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
First Report Managed Care
Farrukh Awan, MD
Videos
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
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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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
First Report Managed Care
Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC
Videos
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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