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Challenges Associated with Schizophrenia

11/20/2013

Tim Casey

Schizophrenia is a disease caused by genetics, brain chemistry, or environmental factors that typically occurs in those between 16 and 35 years of age.

Schizophrenia is a disease...

11/20/2013

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Vascepa™, an Omega-3 Fatty Acid, for Patients with Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

11/27/2012

Tim Casey

Cincinnati—Approximately 4 million people in the United States have severe hypertriglyceridemia, which has been associated with heart disease, stroke, and other conditions. The effects are intensified in people with low high-density...

Cincinnati—Approximately 4...

11/27/2012

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Lurasidone and Olanzapine in Patients with Schizophrenia

11/27/2012

Jill Sederstrom

Cincinnati—An indirect treatment comparison of 6 atypical antipsychotic (AAP) medications for schizophrenia found that patient discontinuation rates were lowest for lurasidone and olanzapine. The findings from the comparison were presented...

Cincinnati—An indirect treatment...

11/27/2012

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Costs and Outcomes Comparison of Treatments for Hypertension

11/27/2012

Tori Socha

Cincinnati—Hypertension affects 1 in every 3 adults in the United States and prolonged hypertension can lead to severe complications, including stroke, congestive heart failure, renal failure, myocardial infarction, and other conditions that...

Cincinnati—Hypertension affects...

11/27/2012

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Comparison of Treatment Therapies for Hypertensive Patients

11/27/2012

Danielle Seltzer

Cincinnati—Hypertension affects >76 million adults in the United States, making it one of the most common chronic diseases. Over the long term, uncontrolled hypertension is associated with risk for cardiovascular diseases and complications...

Cincinnati—Hypertension affects...

11/27/2012

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Drug Burden Score Model in the Patient-Centered Medical Home

11/27/2012

Tori Socha

Cincinnati—Medication therapy management (MTM) often utilizes a combination of prescription drug data and patient demographic information to predict the risk of medication-related complications. At a Pharmacy Partnership Briefing session at...

Cincinnati—Medication therapy...

11/27/2012

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Underutilization of Warfarin and Associated Costs

11/27/2012

Tori Socha

Cincinnati—Atrial fibrillation (AF), affecting approximately 2.3 million people in the United States, imposes a substantial clinical and economic burden and is associated with at least a 2-fold increase in the risk of stroke and...

Cincinnati—Atrial fibrillation...

11/27/2012

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Exacerbation Rates and Costs of COPD in a Managed Care Population

11/27/2012

Tori Socha

Cincinnati—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation, chronic and progressive dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, is often complicated by exacerbations. The...

Cincinnati—Chronic obstructive...

11/27/2012

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Association of ACS with Mortality and Morbidity

11/27/2012

Tori Socha

Cincinnati—Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cardiovascular illnesses in the United States and one that is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Nearly 1.2 million hospital discharges were...

Cincinnati—Acute coronary...

11/27/2012

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Multiple Sclerosis Patients with High Relapse Rate

11/27/2012

Danielle Seltzer

Cincinnati—Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by relapses of symptoms interspersed between periods of remission. Relapses can last for days, weeks, or months and are associated with significant disability and...

Cincinnati—Relapsing-remitting...

11/27/2012

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

Chronic kidney disease is...

11/03/2014

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

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11/19/2014

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

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11/15/2017

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

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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...

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,...

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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...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

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.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

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...

05/15/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

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...

04/05/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

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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03/27/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

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.

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02/27/2024

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...

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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