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New Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Maximum Poses Barrier to Accessing Expensive Alzheimer Treatments
10/16/2024
Hannah Musick
A study presented at AMCP Nexus 2024 reveals that most patients with Alzheimer disease are not expected to reach the new Medicare Part D out-of-pocket maximum of $2000, potentially hindering access to high-cost treatments like lecanemab.
A study presented at AMCP Nexus 2024 reveals that most patients with Alzheimer disease are not expected to reach the new Medicare Part D out-of-pocket maximum of $2000, potentially hindering access to high-cost treatments like lecanemab.
A study presented at AMCP Nexus...
10/16/2024
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Conference Coverage
Understanding the Mechanics of Medicare and Beneficiary Challenges
04/17/2024
Hannah Musick
Sean Chitwood, PharmD, MBA, Clinical Pharmacist, Medicare Stars & Clinical Quality, Government Programs at OptumRx, and Justin Bioc, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, RPh, Head of Clinical Pharmacy at Devoted Health explored the complexities and nuances of...
Sean Chitwood, PharmD, MBA, Clinical Pharmacist, Medicare Stars & Clinical Quality, Government Programs at OptumRx, and Justin Bioc, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, RPh, Head of Clinical Pharmacy at Devoted Health explored the complexities and nuances of...
Sean Chitwood, PharmD, MBA,...
04/17/2024
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Conference Coverage
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
Hannah Musick
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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Conference Coverage
Medicare Telehealth Utilization Rates Lowest in Regions Lacking Access to Specialized Cancer Care
06/02/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
"Advocacy and policy efforts directed towards increasing access to telehealth can ensure equitable and timely access to specialized cancer care in these regions of need," researchers said.
"Advocacy and policy efforts directed towards increasing access to telehealth can ensure equitable and timely access to specialized cancer care in these regions of need," researchers said.
"Advocacy and policy efforts...
06/02/2023
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Conference Coverage
Medication Therapy Management Pilot Program’s Impact on Medicaid Members
03/28/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Findings presented at AMCP 2022 showed the impact of a medication therapy management pilot program in Tennessee on cost savings, medication adherence, and members' resource utilization.
Findings presented at AMCP 2022 showed the impact of a medication therapy management pilot program in Tennessee on cost savings, medication adherence, and members' resource utilization.
Findings presented at AMCP 2022...
03/28/2022
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SCOTUS Takes on the Nondelegation Doctrine: Surprising Reactions and What They Mean for Agency Power
04/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard...
04/02/2025
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Dr Oz’s Prescription for Making Medicaid “Viable at Every Level”
03/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the...
03/26/2025
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The $880 Billion Question Continues: Dr Oz's Confirmation and the Future of Medicaid
03/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880...
03/19/2025
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Behind the Bill
The $880 Billion Question: Can Congress Cut Spending Without Touching Medicaid?
03/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from...
03/12/2025
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Behind the Bill
RFK Jr’s Public Comment Ban: The Silent Shift in Health Care Rulemaking
03/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative...
03/05/2025
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Behind the Bill
Prevention Over Pills? The First 2 Weeks of Health Care’s New Direction
02/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from...
02/26/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 2)
02/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the...
02/19/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 1)
02/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust...
02/12/2025
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Behind the Bill
No, President Trump Did Not Actually Sign an Executive Order That Would Increase Drug Costs for Beneficiaries
02/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President...
02/05/2025
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Behind the Bill
Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Confirmation and the Unexpected Turn in the Drug Pricing Debate
01/29/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug...
01/29/2025
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Authors Call for Novel, Integrated Approaches in RSV Therapeutic Research
04/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
In addition to encouraging increased collaboration between bioinformaticians and pharmacologists, the authors recommended the use of new approaches such as nanotechnology, molecular inhibitors, and more.
In addition to encouraging increased collaboration between bioinformaticians and pharmacologists, the authors recommended the use of new approaches such as nanotechnology, molecular inhibitors, and more.
In addition to encouraging...
04/27/2023
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Examining the Link Between Emergency Department Use and Insurance Coverage
05/26/2023
Julie Gould
“Although Medicaid expansion has provided increased health care coverage for many previously uninsured patients, prior literature suggests that health care utilization and public spending increase with government insurance coverage,” wrote...
“Although Medicaid expansion has provided increased health care coverage for many previously uninsured patients, prior literature suggests that health care utilization and public spending increase with government insurance coverage,” wrote...
“Although Medicaid expansion has...
05/26/2023
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RSV Vaccine Eligibility
06/21/2023
What patient demographic can now receive the FDA-approved RSV vaccine Arexvy?
What patient demographic can now receive the FDA-approved RSV vaccine Arexvy?
What patient demographic can now...
06/21/2023
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Men and Women With MS Perceive Functional Trajectories Differently
07/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“A gap in research about the trajectories of function among men and women aging with functional limitations because of MS hinders ability to plan for future needs,” said researchers. 
“A gap in research about the trajectories of function among men and women aging with functional limitations because of MS hinders ability to plan for future needs,” said researchers. 
“A gap in research about the...
07/19/2023
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RSV Prefusion F Vaccine Prevents RSV Illness in Older Adults
08/10/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Recent clinical trial findings indicate that the RSVpreF vaccine demonstrated efficacy in preventing RSV-associated respiratory illnesses in older adults with no significant safety concerns.
Recent clinical trial findings indicate that the RSVpreF vaccine demonstrated efficacy in preventing RSV-associated respiratory illnesses in older adults with no significant safety concerns.
Recent clinical trial findings...
08/10/2023
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