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Cost Benefits Associated With Using Ibrutinib, Targeted Therapy to Treat First-Line CLL

09/26/2019

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, shares a payer perspective on treatment options for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and weighs the benefits and challenges of using targeted therapy with ibrutinib compared with traditional...

Gary Owens, MD, president of...

09/26/2019

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The Benefits of Leveraging and Integrating Cloud-Based Technology

09/18/2019

Julie Gould ;

In a recent podcast, Jim Adams, CIO of AllianceRx Walgreens Prime and Sean Creehan, president of pharmacy business of Inovalon, break down the different uses of technology in the health care sector and highlight how patients can benefit from...

In a recent podcast, Jim Adams,...

09/18/2019

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Lower Costs, Improved Outcomes for Patients Achieving Early RA Remission

07/23/2019

Peter M ten Klooster, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Twente in Enschede in the Netherlands, discusses why achieving early remission for patients with rheumatoid arthritis is important to payers and how it can result in...

Peter M ten Klooster, PhD,...

07/23/2019

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Exploring the Benefits of Member Engagement and Use of Big Data

07/09/2019

Mary Jane Konstantin of AxisPoint Health (AGS), explains why member engagement is important for value-based care and details how the use of big data helps improve patient outcomes while lowering the cost of care.

Mary Jane Konstantin of...

07/09/2019

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Improving Multiple Outcomes With One Treatment

07/09/2019

Kiersten Combs, vice president of US Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease, and Jim McDermott, vice president of US Medical Affairs and Metabolism, both at AstraZeneca, highlight how the use of Farxiga and other SGLT2 inhibitors impact payers...

Kiersten Combs, vice president...

07/09/2019

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Accountable Care Organizations Prepare for "Pathways to Success" Program

06/21/2019

Lynn Barr, CEO and founder of Caravan Health, a mission-driven company bringing population health to life by building accountable care organizations, discusses the Medicare Shared Savings “Pathways to Success Program” and explores the...

Lynn Barr, CEO and founder of...

06/21/2019

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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Patient Outcomes, Cost of Care in RA

06/20/2019

Beau Norgeot, MS, of Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute at the University of California, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts the cost of care for patients with complex diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, and...

Beau Norgeot, MS, of Bakar...

06/20/2019

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High Out-of-Pocket Costs Increase Medication Nonadherence Among Patients With RA

06/06/2019

Parvaneh Heidari, PhD student at Monash University, explains why it is recommended that health policy makers globally identify an appropriate out-of-pocket amount to ensure costs do not affect medication adherence among patients with...

Parvaneh Heidari, PhD student at...

06/06/2019

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Cost Burden, Utilization Higher Among Patients With CVD, PsA

06/05/2019

Jean Liew, MD, senior fellow in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Washington, discusses the health care burden patients with both cardiovascular disease and psoriatic arthritis experience and explains why the development of...

Jean Liew, MD, senior fellow in...

06/05/2019

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Social Risk Adjustment Important for Alternative Payment Model Success, Health Outcomes

05/17/2019

Julie Gould ;

In order to better understand why inadequate risk adjustment could counterproductively reduce payments to groups, First Report Managed Care spoke with Christina A Nguyen, AB, and co-author Mary Beth Landrum, PhD, both from Harvard Medical...

In order to better understand...

05/17/2019

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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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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...

The US Food and Drug...

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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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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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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