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May 2014 - FRMC

Healthcare Costs Associated with Diagnosed Opioid Abuse
05/21/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Tampa—The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 2.1 million Americans ≥12 years of age had prescription pain reliever abuse or dependence in 2012. Prescription opioid abuse leads to significant economic and healthcare costs,...
Tampa—The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 2.1 million Americans ≥12 years of age had prescription pain reliever abuse or dependence in 2012. Prescription opioid abuse leads to significant economic and healthcare costs,...
Tampa—The National Survey on...
05/21/2014
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Comparison of Diabetes Treatment with DPP-4 Inhibitor or Sulfonylurea
05/21/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Tampa—Diabetes is associated with a sizeable national economic burden. In 2012 dollars, the burden of diagnosed cases in the United States was estimated at $245 billion. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)—accounting for 90% to 95%...
Tampa—Diabetes is associated with a sizeable national economic burden. In 2012 dollars, the burden of diagnosed cases in the United States was estimated at $245 billion. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)—accounting for 90% to 95%...
Tampa—Diabetes is associated...
05/21/2014
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Importance of Adherence and Quality Measures for RA
05/21/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Tampa—With the recent FDA approvals of new drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and updated guidelines, healthcare professionals have more information than ever about the disease. Still, speakers at a satellite symposium at the AMCP...
Tampa—With the recent FDA approvals of new drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and updated guidelines, healthcare professionals have more information than ever about the disease. Still, speakers at a satellite symposium at the AMCP...
Tampa—With the recent FDA...
05/21/2014
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Payer Knowledge on Oncology Biomarkers
05/21/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Tampa—Biomarkers have become an important part of individualized care and targeted therapies. Specifically for oncology, more targeted therapies are receiving FDA approval, with a focus on finding oncology biomarkers that will predict risk,...
Tampa—Biomarkers have become an important part of individualized care and targeted therapies. Specifically for oncology, more targeted therapies are receiving FDA approval, with a focus on finding oncology biomarkers that will predict risk,...
Tampa—Biomarkers have become an...
05/21/2014
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Response to Initial Biologic Therapy in IBD
05/21/2014

Melissa Cooper

Melissa Cooper
Tampa—Biologics are regularly used to treat different forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The most common types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. However, biologic therapies used for IBD cost an estimated $15,000 to...
Tampa—Biologics are regularly used to treat different forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The most common types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. However, biologic therapies used for IBD cost an estimated $15,000 to...
Tampa—Biologics are regularly...
05/21/2014
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A Robust Specialty Pipeline for Chronic and Orphan Diseases
05/21/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Tampa—The specialty pharmacy market is going to see increased competition and a number of orphan drug and breakthrough therapy approvals in the near future, according to Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, senior clinic consultant, emerging...
Tampa—The specialty pharmacy market is going to see increased competition and a number of orphan drug and breakthrough therapy approvals in the near future, according to Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, senior clinic consultant, emerging...
Tampa—The specialty pharmacy...
05/21/2014
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Rapid Learning Systems for Streamlined Care
05/21/2014

Melissa Cooper

Melissa Cooper
Tampa—To decrease costs and increase quality of care, the way healthcare providers exchange information and make treatment decisions, must be integrated and provide recommendations. According to Dr. Edward Li, PharmD, BCOP, associate...
Tampa—To decrease costs and increase quality of care, the way healthcare providers exchange information and make treatment decisions, must be integrated and provide recommendations. According to Dr. Edward Li, PharmD, BCOP, associate...
Tampa—To decrease costs and...
05/21/2014
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Assessing New Treatment Options for MS
05/21/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Since 2010, the FDA has approved 3 oral drugs—fingolimod, teriflunomide, and dimethyl fumarate—to treat patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Since 2010, the FDA has approved 3 oral drugs—fingolimod, teriflunomide, and dimethyl fumarate—to treat patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Since 2010, the FDA has approved...
05/21/2014
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Outcomes Data for Reimbursement
05/21/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Tampa—Despite the difficulties pharmaceutical manufacturers face in getting drugs approved, the FDA does not require them to submit outcomes data. During a session at the AMCP meeting, 2 speakers mentioned that information could be helpful in...
Tampa—Despite the difficulties pharmaceutical manufacturers face in getting drugs approved, the FDA does not require them to submit outcomes data. During a session at the AMCP meeting, 2 speakers mentioned that information could be helpful in...
Tampa—Despite the difficulties...
05/21/2014
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The Challenges of Migrating the Previously Uninsured into New Insurance Venues
05/21/2014

Mary Mihalovic

Mary Mihalovic
Tampa—Managing the movement of the estimated 47 million to 50 million uninsured Americans into new insurance venues was the topic of a roundtable discussion led by Joe deSimone, research director, Health Strategies Group, during a session at...
Tampa—Managing the movement of the estimated 47 million to 50 million uninsured Americans into new insurance venues was the topic of a roundtable discussion led by Joe deSimone, research director, Health Strategies Group, during a session at...
Tampa—Managing the movement of...
05/21/2014
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While a California bill to restrict payer-driven clinical pathways was defeated, a similar bill was recently proposed in Connecticut, further stoking the debate between whether or not payers should be allowed to have input in the development...
While a California bill to restrict payer-driven clinical pathways was defeated, a similar bill was recently proposed in Connecticut, further stoking the debate between whether or not payers should be allowed to have input in the development...
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Internal medicine resaerchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have proposed a collaborative model that coordinates primary care practitioners and hospitalists.
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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.
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