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May 2012 - FRMC

Provider and Pharmacist Outreach Helps Decrease Opioid Use
05/24/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
San Francisco—The World Health Organization estimates that by 2020 mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases as a major cause of disability worldwide. The Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Monitoring the...
San Francisco—The World Health Organization estimates that by 2020 mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases as a major cause of disability worldwide. The Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Monitoring the...
San Francisco—The World Health...
05/24/2012
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Symposium Discusses Emerging Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Strategies
05/24/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Proper glycemic control is crucial in the management of type 2 diabetes to prevent long-term complications and reduce overall healthcare expenditures.
Proper glycemic control is crucial in the management of type 2 diabetes to prevent long-term complications and reduce overall healthcare expenditures.
Proper glycemic control is...
05/24/2012
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Using MTM to Improve Medicare Part D Star Ratings
05/24/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
San Francisco—Medication therapy management (MTM) services have evolved over the years from their early adoption by self-insured employees and other innovators to mandated use by Medicare Part D plans. Created to facilitate positive...
San Francisco—Medication therapy management (MTM) services have evolved over the years from their early adoption by self-insured employees and other innovators to mandated use by Medicare Part D plans. Created to facilitate positive...
San Francisco—Medication therapy...
05/24/2012
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PQA Model Demonstrates Improved Medication Adherence
05/24/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
San Francisco—Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)’s phase 2 demonstration project, known as the Pennsylvania Collaborative, uses a model that improves patient population health by transforming pharmacy practice. Preliminary results suggest that...
San Francisco—Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)’s phase 2 demonstration project, known as the Pennsylvania Collaborative, uses a model that improves patient population health by transforming pharmacy practice. Preliminary results suggest that...
San Francisco—Pharmacy Quality...
05/24/2012
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CMS Ups Expectations for Delivery of MTM and CMRs
05/24/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Initiated in 2003 by the CMS, MTM has become an integral component of effective healthcare administration for Medicare Part D eligible beneficiaries.
Initiated in 2003 by the CMS, MTM has become an integral component of effective healthcare administration for Medicare Part D eligible beneficiaries.
Initiated in 2003 by the CMS,...
05/24/2012
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Industry Representatives Discuss Challenges Posed by Specialty Pharmacy
05/24/2012

Kristina Woodworth

Kristina Woodworth
San Francisco—In a Managed Care Essentials session titled Specialty Pharmacy Challenges at the AMCP meeting, industry representatives led a discussion of current issues faced by the specialty pharmacy market.
San Francisco—In a Managed Care Essentials session titled Specialty Pharmacy Challenges at the AMCP meeting, industry representatives led a discussion of current issues faced by the specialty pharmacy market.
San Francisco—In a Managed Care...
05/24/2012
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National Drug Shortages Are Increasing
05/24/2012

Jill Sederstrom

Jill Sederstrom
San Francisco—National drug shortages are on the rise and can have costly implications for the healthcare system, but possible legislation could help address the problem, according to a presentation at the AMCP annual meeting.
San Francisco—National drug shortages are on the rise and can have costly implications for the healthcare system, but possible legislation could help address the problem, according to a presentation at the AMCP annual meeting.
San Francisco—National drug...
05/24/2012
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Clinical Pathways to Treat Oncology
05/24/2012

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
San Francisco—As costs associated with oncology increase and more expensive drugs are approved, managed care companies are having a difficult time managing care for patients with cancer. One way to deal with the issue is to create clinical...
San Francisco—As costs associated with oncology increase and more expensive drugs are approved, managed care companies are having a difficult time managing care for patients with cancer. One way to deal with the issue is to create clinical...
San Francisco—As costs...
05/24/2012
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New Onset Depression in Newly Diagnosed MS Patients
05/24/2012

Kevin L. Carter

Kevin L. Carter
San Francisco—Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to become depressed than healthy controls and patients with other chronic medical conditions. There are few data regarding the time to onset of depression in newly diagnosed...
San Francisco—Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to become depressed than healthy controls and patients with other chronic medical conditions. There are few data regarding the time to onset of depression in newly diagnosed...
San Francisco—Patients with...
05/24/2012
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An Update on the Federal and State Legislative Picture
05/24/2012

Kevin L. Carter

Kevin L. Carter
San Francisco—“Of the many pieces of legislation and regulation being considered in Washington and on the state level, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the most important,” said Thomas R. Bizzaro, RPh, vice president,...
San Francisco—“Of the many pieces of legislation and regulation being considered in Washington and on the state level, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the most important,” said Thomas R. Bizzaro, RPh, vice president,...
San Francisco—“Of the many...
05/24/2012
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Reyvow (lasmiditan), a first-of-its-kind acute migraine treatment from Eli Lilly, was recently priced and will be available at pharmacies this week.
Reyvow (lasmiditan), a first-of-its-kind acute migraine treatment from Eli Lilly, was recently priced and will be available at pharmacies this week.
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PBMs Need to Evolve as Specialty Pharmacy Grows
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An interview with Albert Thigpen, president and chief operating officer of CastiaRx.
An interview with Albert Thigpen, president and chief operating officer of CastiaRx.
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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,...
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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
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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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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.
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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...
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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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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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.
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