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HHS Issues Final Rule for Pricing Transparency

11/20/2020

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor and the Department of the Treasury, announced the final rule requiring health insurers to disclose price and cost-sharing information.

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11/20/2020

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Higher Costs, Utilization Linked With Emergency Department Use Among Patients With Functional Neurological Diseases

11/20/2020

According to new research published online in JAMA Neurology, patients with functional neurological disorders have increased health care use, including treatment costs that are comparable to those of care-intensive neurological disorders.

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11/20/2020

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Ohio Medicaid Creates Specialized Managed Care Program for Children, Requests Bids

11/20/2020

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is officially inviting bidders to submit proposals for its specialized, child-focused managed care plan OhioRISE (Ohio Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), which serves Ohio youth with complex...

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11/20/2020

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HHS Improves HIV/AIDS Care, Support, Access With More Than $2 Billion in Grants

11/20/2020

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $2.24 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants awarded to cities, counties, states, and local...

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11/20/2020

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Costs Lower, Switching Higher With Oral Immunotherapy for Inflammatory Joint, Skin Disease

11/20/2020

Patients who used oral immunotherapies for chronic inflammatory joint and skin diseases were more likely to switch medications than those who used injectable immunotherapies, but total health care costs were lower with oral therapies,...

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11/20/2020

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Examining Trends in Contraception, Birth Rates Under ACA

11/20/2020

Previously published data shows that reducing out-of-pocket costs is associated with improved contraception use, but researchers sought to better understand how the elimination of cost sharing under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affected...

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11/20/2020

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BlueCross BlueShield Expands Value-Based Program, Improves Rural Care

11/20/2020

BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of North Carolina and Caravan Health announced plans to expand Blue Premier, the insurers value-based care program, into more communities throughout the state.

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11/20/2020

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Magnetic Seizure Therapy Effective Treatment Option for MDD

11/20/2020

Compared with electroconvulsive therapy, magnetic seizure therapy offered similar antidepressant efficacy but fewer cognitive side effects in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published in the Annals of...

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11/20/2020

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Examining Definition Discrepancies for Curative Therapies From a Payer Perspective

11/05/2020

“Although respondents were generally familiar with curative therapies, very few respondents reported having standardized definitions of curative therapies within their respective organizations,” said presenters of a recent poster at AMCP...

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11/05/2020

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How Digital Patient Engagement Tools Have Helped Improved Outcomes and Workflows

10/23/2020

Julie Gould ;

In a recent podcast interview with Veterans Health Today, eVideon’s, Jeff Fallon, CEO, and Spencer Draper, clinical solutions director, and Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC’s, Gregory Crenshaw, veteran experience officer, discuss how the use of...

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10/23/2020

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

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11/03/2014

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

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11/19/2014

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

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11/15/2017

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

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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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