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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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Preventing the Spread of Infection in Long-Term Care Facilities

11/03/2014

Melissa Cooper

Anaheim—In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that >200 Americans die each day from a hospital-acquired infection. As such, healthcare professionals should be vigilant to reduce the risk of infection in...

Anaheim—In 2014, the Centers...

11/03/2014

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Balancing Optimal End-of-Life Care with Resident Wishes

11/03/2014

Melissa Cooper

Anaheim—The goal of end-of-life care is to provide patients with the highest quality of care and the highest quality of life possible.

Anaheim—The goal of...

11/03/2014

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Implementing a QAPI Program in Nursing Homes

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires nursing homes to have an acceptable Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement plan.

The Patient Protection and...

11/03/2014

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Prescribing Considerations for Antithrombotic Prophylaxis

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Disorders that require antithrombotic and antiplatelet therapies are prevalent in long-term care (LTC).

Disorders that require...

11/03/2014

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Costs Associated with Lung Cancer Screening for Medicare Patients

11/03/2014

Tim Casey

A forecasting model found that after 5 years, low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening would result in 55,000 more lung cancer diagnoses, 11 million more scans, and $9.3 billion more in direct medical expenditures.

A forecasting model found that...

11/03/2014

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Lenvatinib Improves Progression-Free Survival in Patients with Thyroid Cancer

11/03/2014

Tim Casey

Patients with radioiodine-resistant, advanced differentiated thyroid cancer who received lenvatinib had a significantly greater progression-free survival compared with patients who received placebo, according to new research.

Patients with...

11/03/2014

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Ibrutinib Superior to Ofatumumab for Previously Treated CLL or SLL

11/03/2014

Tim Casey

Chicago—At a median follow-up of 9.4 months, patients with previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who received ibrutinib had a significant increase in overall survival and progression-free...

Chicago—At a median follow-up of...

11/03/2014

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Exemestane versus Tamoxifen for Women with Premenopausal Breast Cancer

11/03/2014

Tim Casey

After a median follow-up of 5.7 years, an analysis found that premenopausal women with HR+ early breast cancer who received exemestane plus ovarian function suppression had a significant improvement in disease-free survival.

After a median follow-up of 5.7...

11/03/2014

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Bortezomib-Based Therapy as Frontline Treatment for Newly Diagnosed MCL

11/03/2014

Tim Casey

Chicago—Patients with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received a bortezomib-based combination therapy had a significant increase in progression-free survival compared with a group who received standard frontline therapy.

Chicago—Patients with newly...

11/03/2014

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Researchers found a positive association between the use of antidepressant and anxiolytic medication with both the introduction and switching of bDMARDs.

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Travel, Wait Times Cost $89 Billion Annually for Health Care Service

03/20/2019

According to survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Wait Time Use Survey, spanning 2006 through 2017, travel and wait times were highest for health care services, ranked above legal services, personal care, vehicular...

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Limited HIV Resources Best Invested in Community-Based Prevention Education

10/16/2015

Researchers suggest that funds for HIV treatment and prevention should focus first on effective, inexpensive community-based education for HIV prevention 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.

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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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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.

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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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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

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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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