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Latest Drug Treatment Developments for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk
05/23/2017

By Vanita Pindolia, PharmD, Vice President of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Programs at Henry Ford Health System & Health Alliance Plan, and Whitney Aultman, PharmD, an Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at Beaumont Hospital

By Vanita Pindolia, PharmD, Vice Pres...
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
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Managed Care Q&A
Cutting Diabetes Drug Costs Through Innovative Programs
05/22/2017

By David Costill

By David Costill
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
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Care Coordination, Access Crucial to PCMH Success
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
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Express Scripts May Lose Anthem as Pharmacy Client Amid Lawsuit
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
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Rise in Insured Americans Did Not Hurt Access to Care
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
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House Introduces Bill to Loosen Communication Restrictions for Off-Label Use
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
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House of Representatives Passes American Health Care Act
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
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Maine, Wisconsin Pursue Additional Requirements for Medicaid Eligibility
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
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Fourier Study Outcomes: Are PCSK9 Inhibitors Worth the Cost?
05/22/2017

By Tom Morrow, MD, chief medical officer at Next IT and VIVIO Health, and a First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board member.

By Tom Morrow, MD, chief medical offi...
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
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Oncology Clinical Trials: A Win-Win for Payers
05/12/2017

By Paul Nicolaus

By Paul Nicolaus
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
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A recent study found that chemotherapy costs were lower when the treatments were administered at physician’s offices compared to hospital outpatient facilities.
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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.
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Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is associated with improved survival in patients with high-risk Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
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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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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.
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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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Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
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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.
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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