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Improving Health Plan Implementation, Value-Based Formulary Design

04/21/2021

Researchers recently advised that a unique criterion and process must be used to evaluate drugs for placement in a value-based formulary.

Researchers recently advised...

04/21/2021

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Potentially Reducing Costs, Drug-Related Problems With Physician Follow-Up Phone Calls

04/21/2021

Researchers presented data at AMCP 2021 on the effectiveness of physician follow-up phone calls compared to letters in an effort to reduce drug-related problems and unnecessary pharmacy drug spend for health plans.

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04/21/2021

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How Does Archiving Drug Policies Impact Health Plans?

04/19/2021

“Although increases in utilization and cost to the plan were observed for many policies deemed appropriately archived, it was determined that the clinical benefits and the reduction in provider, member, and administrative burden offset the...

“Although increases in...

04/19/2021

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How Stakeholders Can Optimize Future Strategies, Care Experiences for Patients With Orphan Diseases

04/19/2021

According to research presented at AMCP 2021, although there is interest in expanding support offerings in the future, current care management and disease state education remain the mainstays of support among health care stakeholders for...

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04/19/2021

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Measuring Utilization, Expenditures for Drugs With Pharmacogenomics Prescribing Guidance

04/19/2021

“This trend implies a significant opportunity to adopt greater pharmacogenomics testing to improve the benefit of medications in patients and reduce potential risks,” said researchers.

“This trend implies a...

04/19/2021

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Commercial Health Plan Prescriber Requirements Vary Greatly Among Insurers

04/19/2021

According to data presented at AMCP 2021, there is evident variability among commercial health plans and their applied prescriber requirements—which can create access barriers for patients, especially those in need of specialty drugs.

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04/19/2021

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Lurbinectedin Proves Effective as Second-line Therapy Option for Patients With Metastatic SCLC

04/07/2021

Edan Stanley ;

"Seeing first-hand the aggressive nature of SCLC and knowing that the large majority of those diagnosed will experience relapse, I am excited to see an effective new treatment demonstrating durable responses," said William Jeffrey Petty, MD,...

"Seeing first-hand the...

04/07/2021

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Managing Testosterone Levels When Dosing is Delayed for Prostate Cancer

03/19/2021

In a study presented at the NCCN annual congress, Gel-LA was more likely to suppress testosterone rates over an extended period of time than Msphere-LA.

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03/19/2021

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Amazon Ends Joint Health Care Venture With Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan

02/12/2021

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase & Co, announced plans to dissolve their joint health care venture, Haven, a firm launched in January 2018, focused on finding solutions to a range of problematic health care trends.

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02/12/2021

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CMS, Part D Capping Out-of-Pocket Insulin Spend Could Improve Adherence

02/12/2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched the Senior Savings Model through Part D, which caps insulin out-of-pocket spend at no more than $35 per month for beneficiaries. Researchers of a recent JAMA Network Open...

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02/12/2021

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Depression and Anxiety Linked to Higher Hospital Readmission Rates

04/02/2015

Depression, anxiety, and dementia are associated with higher 30-day readmissions after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia.

Depression, anxiety, and...

04/02/2015

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Trump Vows to End Surprise Billing for Health Care Services

05/10/2019

Patients are often hit with surprise bills after seeking emergency care due to being treated by out-of-network physicians, and on Thursday, President Trump issued a call to action pushing lawmakers to find a solution.

Patients are often hit with...

05/10/2019

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Neurologist Shortage Throughout the United States

08/30/2017

According to data presented at the AAIC 2017, a severe shortage of neurologists is currently affecting several regions throughout the United States and could cause significant issues as Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disease...

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08/30/2017

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What Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Medicare

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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.

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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).

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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