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How Digital Therapeutics Are Changing Disease Management, Diabetes Care

09/13/2023

In this roundtable, Daniel Sontupe, managing director, The Bloc Value Builders, moderates a conversation with Todd Prewitt, MD, corporate medical director, value-based health strategies, Humana, and Yash Prajapati, consultant, ZS, about...

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09/13/2023

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Switching to Biosimilars Yields Significant Cost Savings For Patients Taking Insulin

04/13/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Courtney Quinn, PharmD, PGY1 pharmacy resident, Navitus Health Solutions, examined potential cost saving trends if individuals enrolled in 4 large commercial health plans switched from reference product insulin glargine to biosimilars.

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04/13/2023

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Kansas Attorney General Files Insulin Lawsuit Against Manufacturers, PBMs

01/17/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner shares details from a complaint which alleged several drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers raised the prices of insulin in violation of Kansas's Consumer Protection Act.

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01/17/2023

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Nutrition Tips for Managing Type 2 Diabetes and ADPKD

11/18/2021

German Hernandez , MD;

German Hernandez, MD, provides nutrition tips for patients living with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and stresses that “incorporating them into a patient’s routine as soon as diagnosis is confirmed may make a difference in...

German Hernandez, MD, provides...

11/18/2021

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Improved Reimbursement Options Needed for National Diabetes Prevention Program Providers

03/17/2020

Jennifer Torres Mosst, PhD, program manager of Diabetes Strategies at the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, explain why billing and reimbursement approaches play a critical role in the types of programs that can be...

Jennifer Torres Mosst, PhD,...

03/17/2020

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Among Diabetes Patients, Cost Increases Linked With Guideline Non-Compliance

03/10/2020

Swapnil Rajpathak, executive director cardiometabolic team, Center for Observational Real World Evidence, Merck & Co, Inc, discusses the importance of adherence to evidence-based care guidelines to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

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03/10/2020

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Improving Multiple Outcomes With One Treatment

07/09/2019

Kiersten Combs, vice president of US Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease, and Jim McDermott, vice president of US Medical Affairs and Metabolism, both at AstraZeneca, highlight how the use of Farxiga and other SGLT2 inhibitors impact payers...

Kiersten Combs, vice president...

07/09/2019

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Social Risk Adjustment Important for Alternative Payment Model Success, Health Outcomes

04/17/2019

Christina Nguyen, senior research analyst, and Mary Beth Landrum, PhD, professor of health care policy, both at Harvard Medical School, explain why inadequate risk adjustment could counterproductively reduce payments to groups whose patient...

Christina Nguyen, senior...

04/17/2019

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The Pharmaceutical Pipeline: 2011 and Beyond

11/29/2011

Tori Socha ;

Atlanta—The number of drugs granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval decreased markedly in 2011 compared with other years. The FDA approval rate has slowed and the number of drugs under development has decreased, leading to a...

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11/29/2011

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Buying Brand-Name Drugs Over Generics Raises Medicaid Costs

03/30/2011

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Consumer-directed health plans show mixed results

05/08/2012

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Low Rate of Endometrial Abnormalities in Women Taking Tamoxifen

06/09/2016

Findings from a new study may ease the minds of women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, according to researchers at Loyola Medicine.

Findings from a new study may...

06/09/2016

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Future of Care in CLL: Provider, Managed Care Perspectives

12/21/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Adam Kittai, MD, hematology specialist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University; Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of internal medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief clinical officer,...

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12/21/2022

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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.

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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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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.

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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,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

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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