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Examining Definition Discrepancies for Curative Therapies From a Payer Perspective

11/20/2020

Coverage decisions for curative therapies can vary greatly due to their extended benefit/risk profiles and differing definitions by payers, according to research presented at AMCP Nexus 2020.

Coverage decisions for curative...

11/20/2020

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Cost vs Utility: Weighing Benefits and Challenges of Gene Therapies

11/20/2020

As gene therapies continue to grow in popularity for the treatment of rare diseases, stakeholders are navigating the benefits and challenges associated with these expensive treatments.

As gene therapies continue to...

11/20/2020

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Managed Care Q&A

Improving Care Quality Through Meaningful Partnerships

11/20/2020

Edan Stanley ;

Ben Park, MD, president and CEO, American Health Network, part of Optum Care, discusses a recent partnership with Suburban Health Organization that will improve health care quality for Medicare Advantage members and reduce costs, and shares...

Ben Park, MD, president and CEO,...

11/20/2020

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Managed Care Q&A

Analyzing What the Health Care System Will Be Like Under a New Administration

11/20/2020

Julie Gould ;

Ben Isgur, Health Research Institute Leader, PwC, leads PwC’s Health Research Institute, the think tank within the firm that looks at health industry trends that affect pharma, life sciences, payers, providers, and large employers through...

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11/20/2020

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Veterans Health Today

VA-Specific Primary Care Clinicians Say E-Consultations Are Valuable, But May Increase Workload

11/20/2020

Julie Gould ;

In this interview with Veterans Health Today, Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, discusses his recent study examining the pros and cons...

In this interview with Veterans...

11/20/2020

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Veterans Health Today

If No PTSD Symptom Improvement by Week 6, Veterans Likely to Quit CPT

11/20/2020

Military veterans undergoing cognitive processing therapy with written trauma account (CPT-A) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to quit therapy if they have not experienced any improvement by the end of the sixth session,...

Military veterans undergoing...

11/20/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Women Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma at Greater Risk of PTSD, Depression Than Men

11/20/2020

The effect of military sexual trauma on subsequent increased risk of certain mental health outcomes differs with the victim’s gender, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

The effect of military sexual...

11/20/2020

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Veterans Health Today

ACT Workshop Shows Promise for Veterans With TBI, Distress, and Pain

11/20/2020

A day-long Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop tailored to US military veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, psychological distress, and pain showed therapeutic promise in a pilot study published in the journal Contemporary...

A day-long Acceptance and...

11/20/2020

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News Connection

Physician Membership in Health Systems Linked With Higher Patient Costs

11/20/2020

Commercially insured patients had higher average costs from primary care physicians who were members of health systems compared with primary care physicians not in health systems, according to findings published online in Health Services...

Commercially insured patients...

11/20/2020

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CMS Announces Reduced Premiums, Improved Insulin Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries

11/20/2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that 2021 Medicare enrollment period has officially begun and beneficiaries will have added benefits in the form of new resources, reduced premium options, and improved...

The Centers for Medicare &...

11/20/2020

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AbbVie Files Patent Suit Over Humira Biosimilar

08/09/2016

AbbVie Inc has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Amgen Inc, claiming that its biosimilar copy for top-selling Humira breaches 10 patents despite the FDA panel’s recommendation for approval.

AbbVie Inc has filed a patent...

08/09/2016

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Digital Inhaler Associated With Heightened Odds of Improvement in Asthma Control

09/23/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“This study highlights the potential of a digital health tool to support asthma management and physician-patient interactions and discussions around inhaler technique and adherence," researchers said.

“This study highlights the...

09/23/2022

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Subcutaneous versus Intravenous Abatacept in Rheumatoid Arthritis

02/22/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Chicago—The efficacy and safety of subcutaneous (SC) abatacept to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was maintained over 24 months, according to investigators of a recent open-label long-term extension study that looked at 24-month follow-up...

Chicago—The efficacy and safety...

02/22/2012

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Brief Federal Shutdown Wouldn`t Faze Medicare Or Medicaid

04/08/2011

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FibroGen wins `orphan` designation for lung disease drug

08/01/2012

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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).

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

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.

Learn about research...

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.

View a roundtable discussion on...

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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

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.

Discover how health care contact...

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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