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May 2014 - FRMC

Managed Care Implications for Biosimilars
05/21/2014
While the demand for biologic agents continues to increase, biosimilars are gaining momentum as follow-on reproductions of biologics.
While the demand for biologic agents continues to increase, biosimilars are gaining momentum as follow-on reproductions of biologics.
While the demand for biologic...
05/21/2014
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Star Ratings: Strategies for Improving High-Risk Medication Adherence
05/21/2014
Tampa—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 5-Star Quality Rating System provides beneficiaries with information on the quality of Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans to help select an appropriate plan. Under this...
Tampa—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 5-Star Quality Rating System provides beneficiaries with information on the quality of Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans to help select an appropriate plan. Under this...
Tampa—The Centers for Medicare &...
05/21/2014
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Cost Saving Opportunities for Specialty Medications
05/21/2014
Tampa—Specialty drug spending continues to rise in the United States, but more active management of the specialty drug spending that occurs under the medical benefit could create significant healthcare savings opportunities. Brenda Motheral,...
Tampa—Specialty drug spending continues to rise in the United States, but more active management of the specialty drug spending that occurs under the medical benefit could create significant healthcare savings opportunities. Brenda Motheral,...
Tampa—Specialty drug spending...
05/21/2014
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The Shifting Landscape of Obesity Treatment Models
05/21/2014
Tampa—Despite national guidelines and practice tools, only one-third of obese patients report receiving an obesity diagnosis or weight-related counseling. A panel of speakers discussed the treatment therapies for obesity and the burden of...
Tampa—Despite national guidelines and practice tools, only one-third of obese patients report receiving an obesity diagnosis or weight-related counseling. A panel of speakers discussed the treatment therapies for obesity and the burden of...
Tampa—Despite national...
05/21/2014
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CMS Initiatives to Fight Medicare Fraud
05/21/2014
Tampa—For several years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented numerous antifraud programs. They are intended to identify the pharmacies, patients, prescribers, health plans, manufacturers, pharmacy benefit...
Tampa—For several years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented numerous antifraud programs. They are intended to identify the pharmacies, patients, prescribers, health plans, manufacturers, pharmacy benefit...
Tampa—For several years, the...
05/21/2014
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CER Has Implications for Stakeholders
05/21/2014
The growing availability of new research methods poses challenges and opportunities for today’s formulary decision-makers.
The growing availability of new research methods poses challenges and opportunities for today’s formulary decision-makers.
The growing availability of new...
05/21/2014
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Roflumilast Associated with COPD Cost and Healthcare Utilization
05/21/2014
Tampa—Exacerbation is the leading cause of hospitalization and death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In 2010, COPD-related annual total cost was estimated at $49.9 billion. Approximately $29.5 billion of the...
Tampa—Exacerbation is the leading cause of hospitalization and death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In 2010, COPD-related annual total cost was estimated at $49.9 billion. Approximately $29.5 billion of the...
Tampa—Exacerbation is the...
05/21/2014
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HIV Treatment Optimization
05/21/2014
Tampa—Medicaid is the largest payer of HIV care in the United States, covering about 4 in 10 patients with HIV. According to estimates, Medicaid spends $5.3 billion on HIV prevention and treatment, with prescription drugs as the largest...
Tampa—Medicaid is the largest payer of HIV care in the United States, covering about 4 in 10 patients with HIV. According to estimates, Medicaid spends $5.3 billion on HIV prevention and treatment, with prescription drugs as the largest...
Tampa—Medicaid is the largest...
05/21/2014
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Evaluating the Benefits and Costs of Multiple Myeloma Treatment Options
05/20/2014
Tampa—Although there is no cure for multiple myeloma (MM), the approval of several drugs in recent years has led to improvements in survival rates and quality of life for patients with the disease. People with MM live an average of at least 8...
Tampa—Although there is no cure for multiple myeloma (MM), the approval of several drugs in recent years has led to improvements in survival rates and quality of life for patients with the disease. People with MM live an average of at least 8...
Tampa—Although there is no cure...
05/20/2014
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Specialty Pharmacy and the ACO Model
05/20/2014
Because of the expanding coverage in both Medicaid and the health insurance exchanges, payment and delivery reforms, including ACOs, are rendered necessary.
Because of the expanding coverage in both Medicaid and the health insurance exchanges, payment and delivery reforms, including ACOs, are rendered necessary.
Because of the expanding...
05/20/2014
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05/31/2018
Research presented at the AMCP 2018 Annual Meeting found that Shingrix (non-live adjuvanted subunit vaccine; GlaxosmithKline) is cost-effective when compared with no vaccination and cost-saving compared with an older shingles vaccine.
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05/31/2018
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Jentadueto Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
01/31/2012
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it had approved Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride), an oral combination therapy to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug is co-marketed by Boehringer...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it had approved Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride), an oral combination therapy to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug is co-marketed by Boehringer...
The US Food and Drug...
01/31/2012
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Value-Based Contracting Showing Greater Value for Care Provided, Innovative Opportunities
07/13/2015
San Diego—Value-based contracting is demonstrating greater value for care provided, while innovative contracting opportunities are expected to increase in the future, according to a session at the AMCP meeting that included both payer and...
San Diego—Value-based contracting is demonstrating greater value for care provided, while innovative contracting opportunities are expected to increase in the future, according to a session at the AMCP meeting that included both payer and...
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07/13/2015
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