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Phone-Based Work Counseling Improves Occupational, Clinical Outcomes in Veterans With Depression

05/05/2020

Adding phone-based counseling on work issues to standard depression care offered by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) improved both work productivity and depression severity in US veterans with depression and work limitations,...

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05/05/2020

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Civilians Receiving Care in the VA During COVID-19 Outbreak

05/05/2020

Julie Gould ;

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin, MD, shares his thoughts on the Department of Veteran Affairs providing care for nonmilitary and civilans in the wake of the novel coronavirus.

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05/05/2020

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As COVID-19 Pandemic Widens, Benefits of GI Bill to Continue

05/05/2020

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), as of March 21, 2020, President Trump signed into law S 3503. This law allows the agency to continue providing educational benefits to students having to take courses online due to the...

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05/05/2020

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Medicare Reduces Insurance Disparities Between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Adults

05/05/2020

The immigrant population in the United States continues to increase and public insurance programs, like Medicare, play a significant role in reducing coverage disparities for immigrants vs nonimmigrants, according to a recent JAMA Network...

The immigrant population in the...

05/05/2020

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UnitedHealthcare Expands Resources, Waives Testing Costs for COVID-19

05/05/2020

UnitedHealthcare announced several updates to provide people and families improved access to care and resources throughout the outbreak.

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05/05/2020

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Trump, CMS Expand Medicare Telehealth Services During COVID-19

05/05/2020

The Trump administration, in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that Medicare telehealth coverage will be expanded due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), offering more resources and health care...

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05/05/2020

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CMS Report Shows Increased Health Care Spending Over Next Decade

05/05/2020

National health expenditures are expected to rise to nearly 20% of the gross domestic product by 2028, according to new estimates released by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

National health expenditures are...

05/05/2020

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UnitedHealth Group Study Supports Self-Administered COVID-19 Testing

05/05/2020

UnitedHealth Group and OptumCare clinicians conducted a study which found that patient-collected COVID-19 testing can be just as effective as a clinician-administered test, which has the potential to limit health care workers’ exposure.

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05/05/2020

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Diabetes, Chronic Conditions Linked With Higher Health Spending

05/05/2020

Chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, emphysema, high cholesterol, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and asthma, are linked with food insecurity and higher health care spending, according to results of a recent...

Chronic conditions, such as high...

05/05/2020

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CMS Announces Part D Insulin Cost-Sharing Payment Model

05/05/2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new voluntary Part D Senior Savings model that will offer plan beneficiaries 30-day supplies of insulin with a maximum $35 copay.

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05/05/2020

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Cigna Reports Cost Savings Associated With Fusing Medical, Drug, and Behavioral Benefits

01/07/2020

"Our integrated approach maximizes every opportunity to deliver a health care experience that is affordable, predictable and simple," said Matt Totterdale, senior vice president, Cigna Pharmacy.

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01/07/2020

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09/27/2010

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New Shingles Vaccine Cost-Effective, Cost-Saving Compared With Zostavax

05/31/2018

Research presented at the AMCP 2018 Annual Meeting found that Shingrix (non-live adjuvanted subunit vaccine; GlaxosmithKline) is cost-effective when compared with no vaccination and cost-saving compared with an older shingles vaccine.

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05/31/2018

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Jentadueto Approved for Type 2 Diabetes

01/31/2012

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it had approved Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride), an oral combination therapy to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug is co-marketed by Boehringer...

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01/31/2012

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Value-Based Contracting Showing Greater Value for Care Provided, Innovative Opportunities

07/13/2015

San Diego—Value-based contracting is demonstrating greater value for care provided, while innovative contracting opportunities are expected to increase in the future, according to a session at the AMCP meeting that included both payer and...

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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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