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Assessing New Medications Using Evidence-Based Value
11/19/2010
There is variability in the comprehensiveness and reliability of national compendia for options for treatment of conditions such as cancer.
There is variability in the comprehensiveness and reliability of national compendia for options for treatment of conditions such as cancer.
There is variability in the...
11/19/2010
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Quality Measurement in Healthcare Reform
11/19/2010
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act introduces guidelines regarding quality improvement and makes quality a major part of the national healthcare strategy.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act introduces guidelines regarding quality improvement and makes quality a major part of the national healthcare strategy.
The Patient Protection and...
11/19/2010
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Closing the Part D Coverage Gap: Changes from 2011 to 2020
11/19/2010
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes several provisions that affect the Medicare Part D drug benefit. At a contemporary issues presentation at the AMCP meeting, attendees were given an overview of the 10-year program...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes several provisions that affect the Medicare Part D drug benefit. At a contemporary issues presentation at the AMCP meeting, attendees were given an overview of the 10-year program...
The Patient Protection and...
11/19/2010
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Biologics Becoming More Popular in Treating Chronic Diseases
11/18/2010
St. Louis—At a satellite symposium at the AMCP meeting, a trio of speakers discussed the use of biologics in chronic diseases as well as the different pharmacy benefit designs, opportunities, challenges, trends, and costs associated with the...
St. Louis—At a satellite symposium at the AMCP meeting, a trio of speakers discussed the use of biologics in chronic diseases as well as the different pharmacy benefit designs, opportunities, challenges, trends, and costs associated with the...
St. Louis—At a satellite...
11/18/2010
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Mitigating Risks from Non–FDA-Approved Drugs
11/19/2010
St. Louis—In a presentation titled Mitigating Risks from Non–FDA-Approved Drugs, presenters explained that thousands of drugs not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are available, accounting for a total of 72 million...
St. Louis—In a presentation titled Mitigating Risks from Non–FDA-Approved Drugs, presenters explained that thousands of drugs not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are available, accounting for a total of 72 million...
St. Louis—In a presentation...
11/19/2010
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Managing and Treating Multiple Sclerosis
11/19/2010
St. Louis—Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common chronic disease affecting the central nervous system in young adults, presents a series of health- and cost-related threats but can be treated with several therapies that were described at a...
St. Louis—Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common chronic disease affecting the central nervous system in young adults, presents a series of health- and cost-related threats but can be treated with several therapies that were described at a...
St. Louis—Multiple sclerosis...
11/19/2010
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Benefits of Anti-TNF Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/19/2010
St. Louis—As the costs associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rise, health plans and providers must enhance RA management and understand the need for early and aggressive treatment of the disease, 4 speakers said during a satellite...
St. Louis—As the costs associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rise, health plans and providers must enhance RA management and understand the need for early and aggressive treatment of the disease, 4 speakers said during a satellite...
St. Louis—As the costs...
11/19/2010
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Chronic Migraines: Improving Outcomes
11/19/2010
St. Louis—It is estimated that the population prevalence of chronic migraine (CM) in the United States is from 1.4% to 2.2%. CM is a complication of migraine and is defined as ≥15 headache days per month and at least 8 headache days per month...
St. Louis—It is estimated that the population prevalence of chronic migraine (CM) in the United States is from 1.4% to 2.2%. CM is a complication of migraine and is defined as ≥15 headache days per month and at least 8 headache days per month...
St. Louis—It is estimated that...
11/19/2010
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
11/19/2010
Managing obesity and type 2 diabetes puts a strain on the healthcare system. According to researchers, treatments for obesity focusing on dietary, pharmaceutical, and behavior modifications are associated with high rates of failure, and...
Managing obesity and type 2 diabetes puts a strain on the healthcare system. According to researchers, treatments for obesity focusing on dietary, pharmaceutical, and behavior modifications are associated with high rates of failure, and...
Managing obesity and type 2...
11/19/2010
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Pharmacy Fraud and Crime: Challenges to Insurers, PBMs
11/18/2010
St. Louis—Health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other healthcare and pharmacy-related businesses must take seriously the impact and high costs associated with pharmacy fraud and crime, according to information presented...
St. Louis—Health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other healthcare and pharmacy-related businesses must take seriously the impact and high costs associated with pharmacy fraud and crime, according to information presented...
St. Louis—Health insurers,...
11/18/2010
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Analysis Shows Patient-Centered Benefit Models Lower Costs
03/10/2016
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models...
03/10/2016
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
06/02/2023
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Depression and Diabetes in Women: A Bidirectional Association
03/21/2011
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in...
03/21/2011
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Pharmacy Insight
Expanding Awareness: The Serious Health Consequences of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06/22/2020
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals,...
06/22/2020
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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
11/13/2024
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...
11/13/2024
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Richard Lipton, MD
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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention
10/31/2024
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides...
10/31/2024
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Alexander Spira, MD, PhD
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...
09/26/2024
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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives
09/25/2024
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
09/25/2024
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
09/04/2024
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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Jordan Bazinsky
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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions
08/15/2024
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...
08/15/2024
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Farrukh Awan, MD
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
08/14/2024
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
07/31/2024
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.
Discover how health care contact...
07/31/2024
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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024
06/11/2024
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,...
Key stakeholders in the health...
06/11/2024
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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
05/24/2024
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...
05/24/2024
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