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Improving Adherence in Patients with Chronic Conditions
05/25/2012
San Francisco—Poor adherence to medication regimens is a growing problem in the United States. At a Managed Care Essentials session at the AMCP meeting, representatives from CVS Caremark presented a session titled Advancing Adherence and the...
San Francisco—Poor adherence to medication regimens is a growing problem in the United States. At a Managed Care Essentials session at the AMCP meeting, representatives from CVS Caremark presented a session titled Advancing Adherence and the...
San Francisco—Poor adherence to...
05/25/2012
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
05/24/2012
San Francisco—Due to a lack of head-to-head studies demonstrating the comparative effectiveness of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), only indirect comparisons can be made, according to researchers. The National Institute for Health and...
San Francisco—Due to a lack of head-to-head studies demonstrating the comparative effectiveness of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), only indirect comparisons can be made, according to researchers. The National Institute for Health and...
San Francisco—Due to a lack of...
05/24/2012
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Anticoagulation Use in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
05/25/2012
San Francisco—Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), providers, and health plans may benefit from utilizing software that identifies people who are at high risk of stroke, according to a descriptive, retrospective analysis of a comprehensive...
San Francisco—Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), providers, and health plans may benefit from utilizing software that identifies people who are at high risk of stroke, according to a descriptive, retrospective analysis of a comprehensive...
San Francisco—Patients with...
05/25/2012
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Challenges and Emerging Treatments in Schizophrenia
05/25/2012
San Francisco—Current antipsychotic medications used to treat Schizophrenia are associated with limited efficacy and adverse events; however, treatment of the disease may be improved by new drugs on the horizon or medication therapy...
San Francisco—Current antipsychotic medications used to treat Schizophrenia are associated with limited efficacy and adverse events; however, treatment of the disease may be improved by new drugs on the horizon or medication therapy...
San Francisco—Current...
05/25/2012
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Hepatitis C Prevalence and Cost a Greater Burden in Younger Medicare Population
05/25/2012
San Francisco—The prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV), including advanced liver disease (ALD), and the costs to treat these conditions increased significantly among Medicare patients >65 years of age, according to information presented during...
San Francisco—The prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV), including advanced liver disease (ALD), and the costs to treat these conditions increased significantly among Medicare patients >65 years of age, according to information presented during...
San Francisco—The prevalence of...
05/25/2012
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Treatment Persistence among Insulin Glargine Users
05/25/2012
San Francisco—For insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), treatment persistence may be critical in maintaining glycemic control. Poor treatment and adherence to treatment plan is associated with poor clinical...
San Francisco—For insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), treatment persistence may be critical in maintaining glycemic control. Poor treatment and adherence to treatment plan is associated with poor clinical...
San Francisco—For...
05/25/2012
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Growth in the Specialty Drug Pipeline Continues
05/25/2012
San Francisco—The specialty market continues to see a significant rate of growth due to broader use of specialty medications to treat common and rare diseases. Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, senior clinical consultant, emerging therapeutics, at...
San Francisco—The specialty market continues to see a significant rate of growth due to broader use of specialty medications to treat common and rare diseases. Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, senior clinical consultant, emerging therapeutics, at...
San Francisco—The specialty...
05/25/2012
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Pharmacy’s Role in the Patient-Centered Medical Home
05/24/2012
San Francisco–There are numerous key benefits of integrating a pharmacy service into a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) or accountable care organization. Among them are lowering costs through collaborative patient care and improved...
San Francisco–There are numerous key benefits of integrating a pharmacy service into a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) or accountable care organization. Among them are lowering costs through collaborative patient care and improved...
San Francisco–There are numerous...
05/24/2012
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Real-World Costs of Biologic Agents for Rheumatoid Arthritis
05/24/2012
San Francisco—When assessing the treatment costs of biologic agents used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), health plans should calculate reimbursed dollars plus patient copayments rather than wholesale acquisitions costs...
San Francisco—When assessing the treatment costs of biologic agents used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), health plans should calculate reimbursed dollars plus patient copayments rather than wholesale acquisitions costs...
San Francisco—When assessing the...
05/24/2012
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Tools and Resources

Tools
Exploratory Web-Based SMARTI-I Tool Facilitates Drug Safety, Tolerability Evaluations
05/25/2012
San Francisco – Researchers from Teva Pharmaceuticals have developed a web-based Safety Monitoring and Reported Tolerability Issues Index (SMARTI-I) system to help identify safety and tolerability issues, especially during formulary decision...
San Francisco – Researchers from Teva Pharmaceuticals have developed a web-based Safety Monitoring and Reported Tolerability Issues Index (SMARTI-I) system to help identify safety and tolerability issues, especially during formulary decision...
San Francisco – Researchers from...
05/25/2012
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Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual Tablets to Treat Insomnia
08/16/2012
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc...
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Obama Says His Departure May Fix What Ails Obamacare
10/20/2016
President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
President Barack Obama recently...
10/20/2016
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Video Insights

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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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Jordan Bazinsky
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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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