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March 2015 - FRMC

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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.
First Report Managed Care...
03/16/2015
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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
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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.
First Report Managed Care...
03/16/2015
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Adherence and Costs among Epilepsy Regimens
03/16/2015
Kerri Fitzgerald
Kerri Fitzgerald
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

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
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

Mary Mihalovic

Mary Mihalovic
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
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Study Finds Overall Vaccination Rates Remain Low
03/16/2015

Mary Mihalovic

Mary Mihalovic
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
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Budget Analysis of Addition of Riociguat for PAH and CTEPH
03/16/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
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

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
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
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News Connection
Analyzing Subsidies and Cost-Sharing Under the ACA
03/16/2015

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
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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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults
11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

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Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.
Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.
Chronic kidney disease is...
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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials
11/19/2014
Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.
Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.
Health officials proposed...
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Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.
Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation 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.
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
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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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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers
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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.
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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations
05/15/2024
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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.
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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists
04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc 

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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.
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...
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

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
03/25/2024

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
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.
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
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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.
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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