November 2013 - FRMC

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11/20/2013

San Antonio—To better manage specialty pharmacy costs, managed care plans can look at a number of areas that drive up costs, such as copay coupon programs, as well as ways to reduce medical and pharmacy costs for high-cost diseases, such as...

San Antonio—To better manage...

11/20/2013

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Reducing Costs and Improving Care Among Dual Eligibles

11/20/2013

Mary Mihalovic ;

San Antonio—As of 2009, there were 9.2 million dual eligible beneficiaries in the United States. This population is among the sickest and costliest, accounting for a disproportionate share of federal and state spending, according to Mary...

San Antonio—As of 2009, there...

11/20/2013

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Benefits of CMRs and TMRs in MTM Program

11/20/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

San Antonio—Medicare Part D medication therapy management (MTM) programs are required to include both comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and targeted medication reviews (TMRs). CMRs are particularly important to plan sponsors because...

San Antonio—Medicare Part D...

11/20/2013

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Oral Medications for Multiple Sclerosis

11/20/2013

Tim Casey ;

San Antonio—Until recently, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) received treatment via subcutaneous or intramuscular injections or intravenous infusions. In the past 3 years, however, the FDA has approved 3 oral medications to treat the...

San Antonio—Until recently,...

11/20/2013

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Specialty Pharmaceuticals and the ACO Model

11/20/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

San Antonio—Specialty pharmaceuticals is the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical market in the United States. Industry projections have the growth rate at 20% per year. The care and delivery of specialty pharmaceuticals over the...

San Antonio—Specialty...

11/20/2013

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Improving Medication Adherence for Better Health, Lower Costs

11/20/2013

Tim Casey ;

San Antonio—With rising drug prices and an increase in the diagnosis of chronic conditions, patients must take their medications to improve their health and keep long-term healthcare costs down. Healthcare professionals have attempted...

San Antonio—With rising drug...

11/20/2013

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Trends in US Pharmaceuticals

11/20/2013

Tim Casey ;

San Antonio—For the first time in at least 60 years, prescription drug sales declined in 2012, falling 0.8% as several blockbuster drugs lost their patents, more people chose to use generics, and weak economic conditions led to a wider...

San Antonio—For the first time...

11/20/2013

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Chronic Pain Management Is Complex

11/20/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

The Institute of Medicine estimates that chronic pain affects about 100 million American adults—more than the total affected by heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined.

The Institute of Medicine...

11/20/2013

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Patient-Reported Outcomes Similarly Impacted By Migraine Treatments

05/17/2019

Researchers recently found that patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were no different among patients treated with calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists or onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA) for the indication of chronic migraine prophylaxis.

Researchers recently found that...

05/17/2019

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Cancer`s growing burden: the high cost of care

03/02/2012

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Mergers Pave Way for Good Opportunity to Enter Medicare Advantage Market

11/06/2015

While the largest insurance companies await their fate at the hands of federal regulators, other plans and investors should pay close attention to the opportunity to acquire divested plans from the two deals.

While the largest insurance...

11/06/2015

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Trial to Test CAR T-Cell Therapy for Refractory Progressive MS

03/18/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

An autologous, fully human CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell product candidate recently received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an investigational new drug for the treatment of patients with refractory...

An autologous, fully human CD19...

03/18/2024

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Cost-Effective Treatment Option for Tremor-Dominant Parkinson Disease

10/13/2020

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy is more cost-effective than continued medical therapy for patients with tremor-dominant Parkinson disease.

Magnetic resonance-guided...

10/13/2020

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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...

11/13/2024

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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...

10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

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...

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...

09/04/2024

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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...

08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

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...

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...

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.

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