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CMS Unveils New AHEAD Model Aimed at State Populations

05/30/2024

Paul Nicolaus

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)'s AHEAD model aims to improve population health management by awarding funding to states and promoting primary care investment and enhanced equity measures, but implementation challenges and...

The Centers for Medicare &...

05/30/2024

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Navigating the Inflation Reduction Act's Impact on Drug Pricing and Health Care

05/29/2024

Dean Celia

During a recent webinar hosted by the Drug Channels Institute, Adam Fein, PhD, discussed the specifics of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its potential impacts and timeline. First Report Managed Care connected with other managed care...

During a recent webinar hosted...

05/29/2024

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Prioritizing Patient Voices in Drug Development and Coverage

05/27/2024

Jasmine Patel, Senior Principal, Patient Advocacy, Strategic Consulting at Envision Pharma Group

Jessica Krauser, Marketing Advisor, Envision Pharma Group; Founder of 5kforJK

In this interview, guest experts discuss the importance of incorporating patient voices into health care decision-making, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and enhancement in drug development and patient coverage.

In this interview, guest experts...

05/27/2024

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New Therapies in Development for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Address Existing Challenges With Diagnosis and Management

05/13/2024

Reviewed by Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS

Reviewed by Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, M...

IPF is a chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease that presents a significant burden to ~3 million patients worldwide. Despite ongoing challenges with IPF diagnosis and management, new therapies in development are showing promise.

IPF is a chronic, progressive...

05/13/2024

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Managed Care Q&A

2024 Drugs to Watch: What Payers Should Know

03/01/2024

Featuring John Stahl, Senior Director, Consulting at Clarivate and Matthew Arnold, Principal Analyst at Clarivate

Featuring John Stahl, Senior Director...

Experts from Clarivate discuss the evolving pharmaceutical landscape in 2024, emphasizing the need for payers to balance supporting innovative breakthrough medicines with containing health care costs.

Experts from Clarivate discuss...

03/01/2024

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AMCP Nexus Conference Insider

12/07/2023

A roundup of news and research presented at AMCP Nexus in Orlando, FL, October 16-19, 2023.

A roundup of news and research...

12/07/2023

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Challenges, Treatment Options, and Costs Linked With Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

06/20/2023

Julie Gould

Bladder cancer was the sixth most common cancer type in the United States in 2020, behind breast, lung, prostate, colon, and skin cancers.

Bladder cancer was the sixth...

06/20/2023

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Conference Insider: AMCP 2023

06/20/2023

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy occurred March 21-24, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.

The Academy of Managed Care...

06/20/2023

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Down Syndrome Associated With Higher COVID-19 Risk in Pediatric Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

04/13/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Jennifer Wilkes, MD, MSCE, discusses her research exploring the risk of COVID-19 infection and complications in pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies and Down syndrome.

Jennifer Wilkes, MD, MSCE,...

04/13/2023

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Early Data Show Fast, Deep Responses With Teclistamab-Based Regimen for Multiple Myeloma

04/13/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Emma Searle, MD, PhD, reviews early data from MajesTEC-2, a trial designed to evaluate the recently approved monoclonal antibody teclistamab in combination with daratumumab and lenalidomide in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple...

Emma Searle, MD, PhD, reviews...

04/13/2023

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AbbVie, Samsung Bioepis in Deal; Humira Biosimilar U.S. Release in 2023

04/05/2018

AbbVie Inc announced it has signed a deal with Samsung Bioepis and its joint venture partner Biogen Inc that would fend off competition of their biosimilar version to blockbuster drug Humira until 2023 in the United States.

AbbVie Inc announced it has...

04/05/2018

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Barbara Bush `Glad` Health Care Reform Passed

06/16/2010

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Pharmacist Intervention Among Patients With Comorbidities

07/30/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Philadelphia, PA—A brief pharmacist telephone intervention resulted in significantly better proportion of days covered (PDCs) during the 6 months following the intervention among a group of nonadherent patients with comorbid hypertension and...

Philadelphia, PA—A brief...

07/30/2015

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Shire Self-Injected Anti-Swelling Drug Wins U.S. Approval

09/14/2011

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Lipid Levels, Statin Use Not Linked to Retinopathy Incidence in Type 1 Diabetes

12/18/2014

Neither lipid levels nor statin use appears to affect the incidence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and macular edema, according to a new study.

Neither lipid levels nor statin...

12/18/2014

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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.

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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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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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.

Learn about developments in...

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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Videos

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...

Join us for the continuation of...

03/27/2024

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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

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

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...

Come join us for the first...

03/25/2024

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Videos

Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant ...

Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.

Join us in exploring the...

02/27/2024

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Videos

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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