October 2013 - FRMC

Repeat Lipid Testing in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

10/23/2013

Based on Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines, it is common current practice to suggest annual lipid testing in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Those with abnormal lipid levels are suggested to receive intensified treatment. For...

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10/23/2013

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PCI for Prevention of Future Cardiac Events

10/23/2013

Tori Socha ;

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an effective treatment for patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). PCI restores blood flow to the coronary artery that is deemed to be causing the myocardial...

Percutaneous coronary...

10/23/2013

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Pazopanib versus Sunitinib for Metastatic Renal-Cell Carcinoma

10/23/2013

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Results of a phase 3, randomized, open-label trial demonstrate the noninferiority in progression-free survival of pazopanib compared with sunitinib in patients with metastatic renal-cell carcinoma.

Results of a phase 3,...

10/23/2013

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Kaiser Permanente Northern California Hypertension Control Program

10/23/2013

Tori Socha ;

Hypertension, a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, affects 29% of the adult population in the United States (n=65 million). Effective therapies to control hypertension have been available for >50 years; however, from 2001 to...

Hypertension, a major...

10/23/2013

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Early Surgery versus Watchful Waiting for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

10/23/2013

Tori Socha ;

The vast majority of patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation have symptoms improved and normal life expectancy restored with surgical intervention. In patients without American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association...

The vast majority of patients...

10/23/2013

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US Health Improves but Lags behind Other Wealthy Countries

10/23/2013

Jill Sederstorm ;

Population health in the United States has improved, but the improvements have not kept pace with other wealthy nations, according to a new study that assessed the state of United States health from 1990 to 2010. The study measured the burden...

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10/23/2013

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Some States Still Debating Expanding Medicaid

10/23/2013

Tori Socha ;

One of the primary goals of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to reduce the number of uninsured Americans. To achieve this, the act provides for affordable options for coverage including Medicaid and Health Insurance...

One of the primary goals of the...

10/23/2013

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Integrated Delivery Systems for Hospital Inpatient Surgeries

10/23/2013

Jill Sederstorm ;

Integrated delivery systems (lDSs) have been shown to improve quality and lower costs in ambulatory care settings.

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10/23/2013

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Pretreatment with Prasugrel Associated with Increase in Major Bleeding Complications

10/23/2013

Tori Socha ;

P2Y12 receptor antagonists are effective in patients with non–ST-segment elevation (NSTE) acute coronary syndromes. A loading dose of clopidogrel is required in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); however,...

P2Y12 receptor antagonists are...

10/23/2013

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Vedolizumab as Induction and Maintenance Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis

10/23/2013

Kevin L. Carter ;

Vedolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody, selectively blocks gut lymphocyte trafficking without interfering with trafficking to the central nervous system.

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10/23/2013

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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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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...

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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).

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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.

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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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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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