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Study Highlights the Need to Expand Awareness About the Incidence of Vitiligo in the Pediatric Patient Population

11/06/2023

The findings from this study reveal that up to 50% of children and adolescents with vitiligo remained undiagnosed, which highlights the need to expand awareness about this dermatological condition, the two most common types, the need for...

The findings from this study...

11/06/2023

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What Recent Claims Studies Reveal About Chiropractic Care

11/02/2023

Sherry McAllister , DC;

Sherry McAllister, DC, president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), claims data analyses show chiropractic patients access fewer services, but doctors of chiropractic are often the last chosen provider. Read more to...

Sherry McAllister, DC, president...

11/02/2023

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Novel Vitiligo Topical Therapy Improves Patient Quality of Life and Clinical Outcomes

10/19/2023

Yvette C. Terrie , BS Pharm, RPh;

Vitiligo is more than just a cosmetic condition and is associated with significant health burdens, other chronic comorbidities, and direct and indirect economic burdens. The data available for the first and only FDA-approved therapy is...

Vitiligo is more than just a...

10/19/2023

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The Evolving Role of Prescription Digital Therapeutics in Diabetes Care

10/11/2023

Yvette C. Terrie , BS Pharm, RPh;

PDTs have the potential to provide an additional tool to foster a patient-centered approach to managing diabetes while also making the patient an active partner in their day-to-day care, which in turn can improve glycemic control and reduce...

PDTs have the potential to...

10/11/2023

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Prescription Digital Therapeutics and the Need to Expand Knowledge Among Clinicians

09/22/2023

Yvette C. Terrie , BS Pharm, RPh;

While the number of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) continues to expand as possible treatments or adjunctive treatments for the management and prevention of various medical conditions, the degree of knowledge about the availability...

While the number of prescription...

09/22/2023

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Prescription Digital Therapeutics and the Need to Expand Knowledge Among Pharmacists

09/22/2023

Yvette C. Terrie , BS Pharm, RPh;

As the number of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) expands, health care providers and patients are still largely unaware of their availability and potential benefits, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education...

As the number of prescription...

09/22/2023

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Reviewing Promising Treatment Options for Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma

09/22/2023

Michael Wang , MD;

At the 2023 Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) annual meeting in Houston, Texas, Michael Wang, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, speaks on the continually evolving landscape of research and treatment advances for patients...

At the 2023 Society of...

09/22/2023

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Prescription Digital Therapeutics: Ongoing Efforts to Expand Awareness, Integrate Into Clinical Practice

07/28/2023

Yvette C. Terrie , BS Pharm, RPh;

Yvette Terrie shares digital therapeutic updates regarding FDA approvals, recent and upcoming clinical trials, and current industry regulations.

Yvette Terrie shares digital...

07/28/2023

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Achieving Victory Over Vitiligo: JAK Inhibitor Promotes Repigmentation

05/31/2023

Douglas L. Jennings , PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS;

In this commentary, Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, reviews findings from a study which tested the use of oral ritlecitinib in patients with nonsegmental vitiligo.

In this commentary, Douglas L....

05/31/2023

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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.

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01/07/2020

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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.

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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...

San Diego—Value-based...

07/13/2015

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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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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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

Delve into the rising demand for...

04/05/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...

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03/27/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant ...

Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.

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