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AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Meeting Preview

03/10/2016

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

The upcoming AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting (April 19-22 at Moscone West in San Francisco, California) will bring together thousands of managed care professionals from pharmacists to formulary decision-makers to...

The upcoming AMCP Managed Care &...

03/10/2016

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News Connection

Republican Front-Runners Promise to Repeal Obamacare...and Replace It With What?

03/10/2016

Katie Grosso

"Repeal and replace” is the sound bite synthesis of the Republican stance on health care, with each candidate vying to be the most against the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is clear what the candidates oppose, however, all the insult-slinging...

"Repeal and replace” is the...

03/10/2016

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Provider-Based Reimbursement Reductions Input Wanted

03/10/2016

Kelsey Moroz

Congress passed the BBA Section 603 without input from providers and almost no notice to those that were building new off-campus departments.

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03/10/2016

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Can Consumers Save on Health Care Bills By Paying Cash?

03/10/2016

Amanda Harvey

Traditional relationships between payers, providers, and patients are compromised by the cost transparency, though some providers prefer to keep cash rates quiet.

Traditional relationships...

03/10/2016

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Reducing Variability and Cutting Cost Through Utilization Metrics and Transparency

03/09/2016

Mary Beth Nierengarten

“In the age of value-based purchasing, health care institutions must demonstrate high-quality care to improve overall value to the patients they serve,” said Barbara Strain, MA, CVAHP, director value management, University of Virginia Health...

“In the age of value-based...

03/09/2016

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Treatment for HIV-1 Infection Approved

03/10/2016

The FDA has approved Odefsey for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in certain patients.

The FDA has approved Odefsey for...

03/10/2016

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Impact of Opioid Abuse on Managed Care

03/10/2016

Amanda Harvey

With the increase in opioid abuse and opioid-related drug overdoses, the burden on the country’s economy also rises, especially on managed care organizations.

With the increase in opioid...

03/10/2016

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Integrating Physician Leadership into Supply Chain Management to Reduce Costs

03/10/2016

Mary Beth Nierengarten

As health care delivery evolves into a value-based model centered on patient outcomes metrics and reducing cost, physician leadership is increasingly required to guide processes needed to successfully achieve these new outcome metrics....

As health care delivery evolves...

03/10/2016

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Do Health Care Mergers Allow Payers to Bargain Down Prices Demanded by Large Providers?

03/10/2016

Paul Nicolaus

Amidst a whirlwind of merger activity in 2015, the regulatory and legal magnifying glasses have emerged.

Amidst a whirlwind of merger...

03/10/2016

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Research: 4 out of 5 Patients with Access to Telemedicine Use the Service

03/10/2016

Thomas Morrow, MD

Part one of this two-part series reviews the history, drivers, and regulatory changes that have allowed telemedicine to flourish.

Part one of this two-part series...

03/10/2016

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Researchers recently examined the cost-effectiveness of a dual treatment among patients with transplant-ineligible relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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11/17/2020

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Improving Shoulder Surgery Planning Within VA With 3D Printing

05/17/2019

As another continued effort to improve health care services for veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced that two doctors from a Baltimore VA Medical Center recently demonstrated how 3D printing at the VA is more useful...

As another continued effort to...

05/17/2019

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Lundbeck CEO Sees New Drugs Cementing Recovery After Cost Cuts

11/12/2015

The 100-year-old company, which made an operating profit of 3 billion Danish crowns ($431 million) in 2011, plunged into the red after patents on its key drugs ran out in 2012 and 2014.

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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.

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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,...

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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...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

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...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

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...

05/15/2024

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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

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...

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

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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...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

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.

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02/27/2024

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

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.

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