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May 2017 - FRMC

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Formulary Frontlines®
05/23/2017
Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of early death in diabetic patients, and multiple clinical trials have assessed new antidiabetic medication classes.
Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of early death in diabetic patients, and multiple clinical trials have assessed new antidiabetic medication classes.
Cardiovascular (CV) disease is...
05/23/2017
First Report Managed Care
Managed Care Q&A
05/22/2017
Troyen Brennan, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Health, discusses how CVS Health's prescription savings program offers discounts on certain medications directly to patients.
Troyen Brennan, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Health, discusses how CVS Health's prescription savings program offers discounts on certain medications directly to patients.
Troyen Brennan, MD, executive...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
05/22/2017
Elements of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model most strongly linked with clinical quality are care coordination, access, continuity, and communication, according to a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Elements of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model most strongly linked with clinical quality are care coordination, access, continuity, and communication, according to a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Elements of the patient-centered...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
05/22/2017
Express Scripts, the leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) in the country, recently announced that its largest client, Anthem Inc, will likely not renew its contract once the current agreement expires December 31, 2019.
Express Scripts, the leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) in the country, recently announced that its largest client, Anthem Inc, will likely not renew its contract once the current agreement expires December 31, 2019.
Express Scripts, the leading...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
05/22/2017
The boost in the number of newly insured Americans as a result of the ACA did not hamper access to care for Americans who already had health insurance, according to a study in Health Affairs.
The boost in the number of newly insured Americans as a result of the ACA did not hamper access to care for Americans who already had health insurance, according to a study in Health Affairs.
The boost in the number of newly...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
05/22/2017
Representative Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) recently introduced a new bill aimed at reducing the restrictions on off-label communications between pharmaceuticals companies, payers, and providers—allowing drugmakers to discuss unapproved uses...
Representative Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) recently introduced a new bill aimed at reducing the restrictions on off-label communications between pharmaceuticals companies, payers, and providers—allowing drugmakers to discuss unapproved uses...
Representative Morgan Griffith...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
05/22/2017
After months of political wrangling, House Republicans have finally passed their health care reform bill, the American Health Care Act, which will give states the right to waive essential health benefits.
After months of political wrangling, House Republicans have finally passed their health care reform bill, the American Health Care Act, which will give states the right to waive essential health benefits.
After months of political...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
05/22/2017
Maine and Wisconsin officials have announced plans to implement reforms mandating proof of employment, substance sobriety, and other requirements among Medicaid participants, according to releases from each state’s health department.
Maine and Wisconsin officials have announced plans to implement reforms mandating proof of employment, substance sobriety, and other requirements among Medicaid participants, according to releases from each state’s health department.
Maine and Wisconsin officials...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care

Column

Viewpoint
05/22/2017
Tom Morrow, MD, discusses the cost of PCSK9 Inhibitors and how they impacted patient response rates in a recent study. 
Tom Morrow, MD, discusses the cost of PCSK9 Inhibitors and how they impacted patient response rates in a recent study. 
Tom Morrow, MD, discusses the...
05/22/2017
First Report Managed Care

News

News
05/12/2017
Clinical trials could represent a unique opportunity for significant cost savings while getting patients access to cutting-edge treatments.
Clinical trials could represent a unique opportunity for significant cost savings while getting patients access to cutting-edge treatments.
Clinical trials could represent...
05/12/2017
First Report Managed Care