May 2012 - FRMC

Drug Utilization Similar for Hepatitis C Dual and Triple Therapy

05/24/2012

Mary Mihalovic

San Francisco—The use of the protease inhibitors boceprevir or telaprevir in conjunction with peginterferon and ribavirin (known as triple therapy) for the treatment of type 1 hepatitis C did not result in increased drug utilization compared...

San Francisco—The use of the...

05/24/2012

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Challenges Associated with Multiple Myeloma and Myelofibrosis

05/24/2012

Tim Casey

San Francisco—As rare diseases, multiple myeloma and myelofibrosis, are difficult to manage and associated with high costs. Due to new therapies and evolving strategies that are effective but complex, the challenges are increasing. At the...

San Francisco—As rare diseases,...

05/24/2012

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Insurance Exchanges: Update for Managed Care Pharmacy

05/24/2012

Tori Socha

San Francisco—Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) call for the establishment of insurance exchanges. These exchanges are intended to provide a competitive marketplace for individuals and employees of small...

San Francisco—Provisions in the...

05/24/2012

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Wall Street’s View of Healthcare Reform Initiatives

05/24/2012

Tim Casey

San Francisco—By 2020, healthcare expenditures in the United States are expected to reach nearly $5 trillion and account for 20% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), which is twice as much as in most developed countries. With an...

San Francisco—By 2020,...

05/24/2012

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Generic Step Therapy Program for Epilepsy Patients

05/24/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

San Francisco—A step therapy program found that patients with epilepsy who switched to generic formulations had a numerically and statistically significant reduction in costs compared with patients who stayed on brand formulations, based on...

San Francisco—A step therapy...

05/24/2012

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Vemurafenib for BRAF V600+ Metastatic Melanoma

05/24/2012

Ken Palmer

San Francisco—Metastatic melanoma is a rare but rapidly progressing form of cancer that develops in the melanocytes of the skin. The BRAF protein kinase plays an important role in the progression of the disease. Vemurafenib is a BRAF...

San Francisco—Metastatic...

05/24/2012

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Comparative Effectiveness Research in Evaluating Lipid-Modifying Therapies

05/24/2012

Tim Casey

San Francisco—Managed care professionals are increasingly utilizing comparative effectiveness research (CER) to determine the effectiveness, safety, and value of drugs. This detailed approach is particularly useful for patients with high...

San Francisco—Managed care...

05/24/2012

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FDA Guidance on Unsolicited Requests for Off-Label Information

05/24/2012

Kristina Woodworth

San Francisco—During a Contemporary Issues session at the AMCP meeting, representatives from the FDA Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) and the industry reviewed the FDA’s official Guidance for Industry on responding to unsolicited...

San Francisco—During a...

05/24/2012

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Roadmap for Pharmacy HIT Integration

05/24/2012

Tori Socha

An advisory work group met to develop a Roadmap for pharmacists to follow to integrate health information technology (HIT) into their practice.

An advisory work group met to...

05/24/2012

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Place-of-Service Management for Infusible Drugs

05/24/2012

Kevin L. Carter

San Francisco—Infliximab, a monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), is used to treat autoimmune conditions such as psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and...

San Francisco—Infliximab, a...

05/24/2012

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In a recent survey gauging awareness of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act among HIV providers, more than a quarter did not know whether their state had opted to expand Medicaid.

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This will serve as part 2 of the 3-part First Report Managed Care Trends Report on autoimmune diseases. This second part will report the findings from survey participants on psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

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The FDA approved a new formulation of hydrocodone extended-release capsules with abuse-deterrent properties.

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based 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.

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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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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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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

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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...

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

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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

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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.

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