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Palliative Care Proves Beneficial for Veterans With Cancer

02/21/2020

Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR, and colleagues recently published a study in JAMA Oncology on the association between palliative care and survival rates, particularly among lung cancer patients in the veteran population. Veterans Health Today...

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02/21/2020

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Veterans Group Seeks Apology From President Trump

02/21/2020

Following a remark from President Donald Trump stating that he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to be a serious condition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is demanding he apologize.

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02/21/2020

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Veterans Returning From Deployment Open to Family Guidance

02/21/2020

In a small survey, the majority of veterans returning from military deployment said they would be open to taking part in a program on parenting skills. Researchers published their findings online in Military Medicine.

In a small survey, the majority...

02/21/2020

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VA Deputy Secretary Dismissed

02/21/2020

According to a statement by Robert Wilkie, department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary, James Byrne, VA deputy secretary, has been fired.

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02/21/2020

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CMS to Cover New Chronic Lower Back Pain Therapy

02/21/2020

In a national coverage determination reconsideration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently the decision to cover acupuncture for Medicare enrollees diagnosed with chronic low back pain.

In a national coverage...

02/21/2020

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Single-Payer System Could Reduce Health Care Expenditures

02/21/2020

As politicians continue to debate various approaches to health care, a recently published study shows that a single-payer system has the potential to reduce health care expenditures in as little as one year.

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02/21/2020

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Eli Lilly Prices New Class of Migraine Treatment

02/21/2020

Eli Lilly announced that its new acute migraine treatment, Reyvow (lasmiditan), will be priced at $640 for a pack of eight pills.

Eli Lilly announced that its new...

02/21/2020

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CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage and Part D Changes to Improve Transparency

02/21/2020

As part of President Trump’s executive order Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors and Advancing American Kidney Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) proposed changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D.

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02/21/2020

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Adverse Events From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Boost Costs

02/21/2020

Just 29% of adults underwent treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the year and a half following diagnosis, according to a study published in Cancer Medicine.

Just 29% of adults underwent...

02/21/2020

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California Bill Seeks to Improve Prenatal Care for Incarcerated Women

02/21/2020

Following a recent a lawsuit alleging the maltreatment of pregnant women in a Californian county jail, lawmakers propose a bill that would offer more protection and improve prenatal care.

Following a recent a lawsuit...

02/21/2020

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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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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

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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.

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).

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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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