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Poor Survival, High Costs for Medicare Patients With Glioblastoma

08/31/2020

In a study of Medicare patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the median overall survival was 5.9 months for those who underwent surgical resection and 3 months for those who did not, according to findings published in Neuro-Oncology...

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08/31/2020

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Psoriatic Arthritis May Increase Mortality Risk in Young Adults

08/31/2020

Compared with their peers in the general population, young adults with psoriatic arthritis are at increased mortality risk, according to a study published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.

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08/31/2020

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CMS Shares New Resources Aimed at Protecting NH Residents During the Pandemic

08/31/2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced various initiatives designed to address the safety of nursing home (NH) residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread.

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08/31/2020

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Switching SC-TNFi Associated With Higher Nontreatment HCRU

08/31/2020

Patients with inflammatory arthritis who switched from a first-line to a second-line subcutaneous tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor (SC-TNFi) incurred significantly higher nontreatment health care resource utilization (HCRU) costs 12...

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08/31/2020

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CMS, CDC Announce Reimbursement Options for Counseling COVID-19 Patients

08/31/2020

As maintaining the decline in COVID-19 cases remains a priority, the Centers for Medicare. & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced that physicians and health care providers who counsel...

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08/31/2020

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Hydroxychloroquine Plus Itraconazole Shows No Antitumor Activity in Advanced EOC

07/21/2020

Although the combination of hydroxychloroquine and itraconazole was shown to be feasible in heavily pre-treated patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), the regimen did not show any antitumor activity, according to...

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07/21/2020

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Exercise Appears to Preserve Cognitive Function in Veterans With Depression

07/21/2020

In a nationally representative sample of older US military veterans, the negative effect of depression on cognitive functioning was moderated by a pair of factors that affect brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) function in the brain: BDNF...

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07/21/2020

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Omega-3 Supplements, Fish Intake Not Associated With Lower Risk of Nonfatal Coronary Artery Disease in Veterans

07/21/2020

Neither omega-3 fatty acid supplement use nor fish intake was linked with a lower risk of nonfatal coronary artery disease in US veterans, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.

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07/21/2020

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Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Hospitalization Risk in Veterans With Heart Failure

07/21/2020

The risk of hospitalization in veterans with heart failure was significantly higher for those with vitamin D deficiency, according to a study published in the journal Maturitas.

The risk of hospitalization in...

07/21/2020

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Nonopioid Treatment Option for Chronic Low Back Pain in Veterans

07/21/2020

Julie Gould ;

Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and co-director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC’s Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and codDirector for...

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07/21/2020

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Copay for Some Brand-Name Drugs Significantly Higher than Generic for Medicare Part D Patients

07/07/2016

In a 2013 cost analysis of all medications under Medicare Part D, researchers found that patient copayments on two brand-name drugs were 10.5 times higher than generic therapeutic equivalents.

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QoL Impairment With Prurigo Nodularis on Par With Other Chronic Systemic Conditions

11/04/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“Prurigo nodularis is also associated with a substantial individual economic burden, emphasizing the necessity of research on effective treatment options,” researchers said.

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11/04/2022

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Treatment with Lebrikizumab Improves Lung Function in Adults with Asthma

12/14/2011

Tori Socha ;

Asthma in adults is often treated with inhaled glucocorticoids, yet the disease often remains uncontrolled, requiring more intensive therapy. One factor thought to contribute to many of the key features of asthma is interleukin-13, a...

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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...

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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).

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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,...

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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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