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Strategies for Hepatitis C in Managed Care
06/10/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
With the availability and future approval of novel agents for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), managed care organization (MCO) de- cision makers must consider many factors as they develop drug management strategies and tactics,...
With the availability and future approval of novel agents for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), managed care organization (MCO) de- cision makers must consider many factors as they develop drug management strategies and tactics,...
With the availability and future...
06/10/2015
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Optimizing Clinical and Cost Outcomes for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
06/10/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
Spending on specialty drugs is growing rapidly in the United States, with an increasing amount of spend shifting to the pharmacy benefit.
Spending on specialty drugs is growing rapidly in the United States, with an increasing amount of spend shifting to the pharmacy benefit.
Spending on specialty drugs is...
06/10/2015
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Polycythemia Vera: Burden of Illness
06/10/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a bone marrow disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of red blood cells. It is a chronic, progressive myeloproliferative neoplasm that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States.
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a bone marrow disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of red blood cells. It is a chronic, progressive myeloproliferative neoplasm that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States.
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a bone...
06/10/2015
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment Option
06/10/2015

Melissa D. Cooper

Melissa D. Cooper
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease in which the tissue in the lungs hardens causing a progressive decline in lung function. IPF typically occurs in Caucasian males ≥50 years of age who have a history of...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease in which the tissue in the lungs hardens causing a progressive decline in lung function. IPF typically occurs in Caucasian males ≥50 years of age who have a history of...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis...
06/10/2015
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Examining Psoriasis and PsA Treatment Landscape
06/10/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Managed care organizations and payer organizations need to appropriately and effectively design benefits that optimize both cost efficiency and outcomes.
Managed care organizations and payer organizations need to appropriately and effectively design benefits that optimize both cost efficiency and outcomes.
Managed care organizations and...
06/10/2015
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High Cost of Heart Failure for the Medicare Population
06/10/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
he high prevalence of heart failure (HF), particularly among Medicare beneficiaries, places a heavy burden on the US healthcare system in terms of morbidity, mortality, and cost.
he high prevalence of heart failure (HF), particularly among Medicare beneficiaries, places a heavy burden on the US healthcare system in terms of morbidity, mortality, and cost.
he high prevalence of heart...
06/10/2015
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Treatment Option for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
06/10/2015

Melissa D. Cooper

Melissa D. Cooper
Approximately 2.2% of the US population has psoriasis, making it the most common autoimmune disease in the United States. This disease greatly impacts quality of life, especially the lives of those diagnosed with moderate-to- severe...
Approximately 2.2% of the US population has psoriasis, making it the most common autoimmune disease in the United States. This disease greatly impacts quality of life, especially the lives of those diagnosed with moderate-to- severe...
Approximately 2.2% of the US...
06/10/2015
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Choosing Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Based on Patient-Related Variables
06/10/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
With the expanding availability of multiple drugs to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment can now be better tailored to the needs of each patient.
With the expanding availability of multiple drugs to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment can now be better tailored to the needs of each patient.
With the expanding availability...
06/10/2015
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Need for Better Management of Gout
06/10/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in the United States, affecting at least 8 million people. Over the past 20 years, there has been a marked increase in prevalence and complexity of, as well as increasing incidence of,...
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in the United States, affecting at least 8 million people. Over the past 20 years, there has been a marked increase in prevalence and complexity of, as well as increasing incidence of,...
Gout is the most common...
06/10/2015
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Dual Combination Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
06/10/2015

Eileen Koutnik- Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik- Fotopoulos
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show that type 2 diabetes is a significant problem in the United States. Nearly 29 million Americans age 20 years or older have diabetes with the majority having type 2 diabetes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show that type 2 diabetes is a significant problem in the United States. Nearly 29 million Americans age 20 years or older have diabetes with the majority having type 2 diabetes.
Centers for Disease Control and...
06/10/2015
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Abuse and Misuse of Opioid Medications
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Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion. 
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A recent study found that individuals are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their medication changes without explanation [Ann Intern Med. 2014;161(2):96-103]. Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD,...
A recent study found that individuals are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their medication changes without explanation [Ann Intern Med. 2014;161(2):96-103]. Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD,...
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New FDA Commissioner Confirmed by Senate
05/10/2017
On Tuesday, the US Senate confirmed Scott Gottlieb, MD, to head the US Food and Drug Administration.
On Tuesday, the US Senate confirmed Scott Gottlieb, MD, to head the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Behavior Focused Care: The Next Frontier
08/11/2021

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Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Me...
“The next frontier in public health will be scalable personalized communication, and it will seismically change the interactions between payer, provider, and health care recipient,” says Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Medorion.
“The next frontier in public health will be scalable personalized communication, and it will seismically change the interactions between payer, provider, and health care recipient,” says Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Medorion.
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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.
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
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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 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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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC
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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers
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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 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...
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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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05/15/2024
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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists
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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 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...
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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health
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Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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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.
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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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management
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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.
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