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Reimagining the Traditional PBM Model to Control Drug Costs

11/22/2021

At AMCP Nexus 2021, Jason Borschow, founder and CEO, Abarca, explained the rationale behind Assura, a new product that will make the pharmacy benefit manager accountable for changes in list prices and increase drug spending transparency for...

At AMCP Nexus 2021, Jason...

11/22/2021

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October/November 2021 Industry Updates

11/22/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the October/November 2021 issue of First Report Managed Care.

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11/22/2021

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September 2021 Industry Updates

09/16/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the September 2021 issue of First Report Managed Care.

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09/16/2021

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Meeting Preview: AMCP Nexus 2021

09/16/2021

Attendees of AMCP Nexus 2021 will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from more than an expected 2500+ member and nonmember managed care decision makers back in person at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, CO, October 18-21. Like...

Attendees of AMCP Nexus 2021...

09/16/2021

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Viewpoint

Health Care Is the Economy: A Perspective

08/12/2021

John G. Singer ;

“We are failing to reshape the American way of health care because the storyline of cost and price is perpetuating feedback loops that have not changed in more than 50 years,” says John G Singer, executive director of Blue Spoon Consulting.

“We are failing to reshape the...

08/12/2021

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Managed Care Q&A

Navigating Privacy, Stigma Concerns in At-Risk HIV Populations

08/12/2021

Edan Stanley ;

In order to end the HIV epidemic, payers and providers must work to improve uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among at-risk patient populations. In this interview, Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, shares...

In order to end the HIV...

08/12/2021

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Managed Care Q&A

Insights Into a New Anticancer Therapy and What Payers Should Know

08/12/2021

Julie Gould ;

Matthew R Price, MBA, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Phosplatin Therapeutics, discusses the current pipeline of treatments at Phosplatin—highlighting their lead candidate, PT-112—and explains how they will engage with...

Matthew R Price, MBA, executive...

08/12/2021

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Commentary

Breaking Through the Social Determinants of Health Data Barriers

08/12/2021

Rahul P. Sharma , MD, MBBS, FRACP;

“As providers and payers move deeper into population health and value-based case, one thing is clear—they need to be much more strategic in how they tackle social determinants of health,” says Rahul Sharma, CEO, HSBlox.

“As providers and payers move...

08/12/2021

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Veterans Health Today

Improving Patient Outcomes and Lowering Treatment Costs for Veterans With DVT, PE

08/12/2021

Bernard Ross ;

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) incidents cause the death of up to 100,000 Americans every year. A new medical technology device has been approved for use on the Veterans Administration Federal Supply Schedule. In this commentary, Bernard Ross,...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE)...

08/12/2021

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July 2021 Industry Updates

08/12/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the July 2021 issue of First Report Managed Care.

News Connection features the...

08/12/2021

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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.

"Our integrated approach...

01/07/2020

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Foes of new health system more likely to vote Nov. 2

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.

Research presented at the AMCP...

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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07/13/2015

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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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Videos

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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Videos

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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

09/26/2024

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Videos

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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Videos

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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Videos

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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

08/15/2024

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Videos

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.

Discover how health care contact...

07/31/2024

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Videos

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.

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