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CMS Unveils New Model to Improve Rural Health Care

09/25/2020

President Trump signed an executive order recently dedicated to improving rural health care systems through the implementation of the newly unveiled Community Health Access and Rural Transformation (CHART) model, which will be fund...

President Trump signed an...

09/25/2020

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Examining Disease Modifying Therapy Utilization Rates in Patients With MS

09/23/2020

“Since early initiation of disease modifying therapy has been associated with improved outcome [in MS patients], this phenomenon deserves further investigation,” explained researchers of a recent study.

“Since early initiation of...

09/23/2020

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Safety of Ofatumumab Remains Consistent for Relapsing MS Treatment

09/23/2020

Researchers recently presented long-term data assessing the safety and benefit-risk profile of ofatumumab for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis.

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09/23/2020

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Understanding Costs of Infusion Disease-Modifying Drugs for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

09/23/2020

“Costs associated with administering infusion DMDs among patients with MS in the US should be considered in economic analyses,” said researchers of a recent study.

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09/23/2020

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Migraine and Payer Management Challenges

08/31/2020

Edan Stanley ;

Headache is extremely common in the general population, but despite its high prevalence and impairment, migraine is often not recognized or effectively treated. Because new classes of drugs and nondrug treatments continue to surface, more...

Headache is extremely common in...

08/31/2020

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Recognizing Causes of Alcohol Use Disorder

08/31/2020

Lifetime drug use disorder, greater alcohol use at baseline, and trauma-related characteristics were independently associated with developing alcohol use disorder within 7 years of follow-up in US military veterans, according to a study...

Lifetime drug use disorder,...

08/31/2020

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To Reduce Suicide Risk in Veterans, Efforts Must Include Functioning, Well-being

08/31/2020

Mental health services to reduce suicide risk among US veterans should focus on maintaining or improving basic functioning (living, financial, and vocational) and well-being (social, psychological, and spiritual), suggests findings from a...

Mental health services to reduce...

08/31/2020

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Group-Based Integrative Health Program Improves Mental Health, Pain in Female Veterans

08/31/2020

Participation in a group-based complementary and integrative health program significantly improved self-reported mental health and pain interfering with work in a pilot sample of female veterans, according to a study published in Explore.

Participation in a group-based...

08/31/2020

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The Impact of Patient Education in Oncology/Hematology Care: Empowering Patients in Their Battle Against Cancer

08/31/2020

Yvette C. Terrie , BS Pharm, RPh;

As health care providers, we all strive to deliver the best quality of care to our patients and the heroic efforts of health care providers has definitely been validated during the COVID-19 pandemic and their commitments to patient care are...

As health care providers, we all...

08/31/2020

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Examining Trends in ED Costs of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

08/31/2020

According to results of a recent JAMA Network Open study, total 30-day costs of emergency department (ED) care for Medicare beneficiaries has decreased over the last several years, which the authors mostly attribute to declining rates of...

According to results of a recent...

08/31/2020

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Probiotics Effective for Primary Prevention of C. Diff

05/04/2018

Researchers recently examined the effectiveness of probiotics for preventing Clostridium difficile infection in patients treated with antibiotics.

Researchers recently examined...

05/04/2018

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Newly certified EHRs expected by fall

06/21/2010

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Literature Review: Hyperkalemia

12/18/2015

New Treatment for Hyperkalemia Current therapy options are limited and there is an increased risk of drug–drug interactions when patients take >1 potassium increasing drug. Hyperkalemia is defined as elevated serum potassium...

New Treatment for...

12/18/2015

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Employers say they will shift more health costs to workers

09/14/2011

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Neuromyelitis Optica May be Linked with Epstein-Barr Virus

12/26/2014

Persistent, active replication of Epstein-Barr virus might play a role in neuromyelitis optica and also might contribute to the immunological alterations that play a role in the disorder.

Persistent, active replication...

12/26/2014

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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.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

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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