May 2013 - FRMC

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Adherence to Desvenlafaxine Improved with Refill and Save Program

05/17/2013

San Diego—The annual prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the United States is 7% and the lifetime prevalence rate is 16%. Patients with MDD experience depressed mood, fatigue, lack of interest in activities, insomnia or...

San Diego—The annual prevalence...

05/17/2013

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Bevacizumab Infusion in Office/Clinic versus Outpatient Hospital Setting

05/17/2013

Tori Socha ;

San Diego—According to researchers, declining health plan reimbursements for physician-administered chemotherapy may shift the population of oncology patients treated with infused chemotherapy from office/clinic settings to outpatient...

San Diego—According to...

05/17/2013

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Adapting Decision Analytic Models to Provide New Perspective

05/17/2013

Mary Mihalovic ;

San Diego—Existing healthcare decision models may not always address real-world needs of decision makers, according to information presented during a Contemporary Issues session at the AMCP meeting titled Adapting Decision Analytic Models to...

San Diego—Existing healthcare...

05/17/2013

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SafeUseNow: A Prescriber Intervention Program

05/17/2013

Tori Socha ;

According to statistics from the CDC, nonmedical use of prescription drugs is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US.

According to statistics from the...

05/17/2013

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Federal and State Legislative Update

05/17/2013

Kevin L. Carter ;

San Diego—The federal budget sequester struggle, the continuing movement toward the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and issues facing Medicare Part D are among the most significant legislative and...

San Diego—The federal budget...

05/17/2013

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ACOs—A Model for Healthcare Reform

05/17/2013

Tori Socha ;

San Diego—Accountable care organizations (ACOs), included as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, are groups of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who form an organization to provide coordinated quality...

San Diego—Accountable care...

05/17/2013

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Adherence to and Utilization of Antimuscarinic Agents for OAB

05/17/2013

Tori Socha ;

San Diego—Compared with other chronic conditions, national trends indicate that adherence to medications to treat overactive bladder (OAB) is relatively poor. Antimuscarinic medications, including oxybutynin, are commonly prescribed for OAB....

San Diego—Compared with other...

05/17/2013

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Saxagliptin Less Costly in Specific Patient Populations

05/17/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

San Diego—Diabetes patients treated with saxagliptin were significantly less prone to inpatient hospitalizations or emergency department (ED) visits than patients treated with sulfonylureas. Total healthcare costs were also lower for the...

San Diego—Diabetes patients...

05/17/2013

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Healthcare Resource Utilization after Initiation of a Triptan

05/17/2013

Jill Sederstorm ;

San Diego—A new retrospective analysis of patients suffering from migraines found that the use of triptans did not decrease the utilization of healthcare resources, and, in some cases, was associated with an increase in utilization. These...

San Diego—A new retrospective...

05/17/2013

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Pharmacy Benefits in Health Exchanges

05/17/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

San Diego—Currently, health plans are designing pharmacy benefits to be used in conjunction with the medical benefits for the state health exchanges. Successful health plans will engage pharmacists to improve the design and management of the...

San Diego—Currently, health...

05/17/2013

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

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...

11/03/2014

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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...

11/19/2014

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

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...

11/15/2017

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

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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...

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...

10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

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...

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...

09/04/2024

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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...

08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

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...

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...

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.

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