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How Technology is Improving Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Those With RA

05/15/2019

Kaleb Michaud, PhD, and Elizabeth Mollard, PhD, explain why the use of mobile applications among patients with rheumatoid arthritis have the potential to reduce flares, increase adherence to medications, and lengthen the interval between...

Kaleb Michaud, PhD, and...

05/15/2019

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Techniques Used to Lessen Opioid Use, Address Rheumatologic Pain

05/09/2019

Nirav N Shah, MD, attending anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist at Northshore University Health System, explains how neuromodulation can help lessen pain caused by rheumatologic conditions as well as reduce opioid...

Nirav N Shah, MD, attending...

05/09/2019

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

04/17/2019

Christina Nguyen, senior research analyst, and Mary Beth Landrum, PhD, professor of health care policy, both at Harvard Medical School, explain why inadequate risk adjustment could counterproductively reduce payments to groups whose patient...

Christina Nguyen, senior...

04/17/2019

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Why Higher Levels of Physical Activity Are Important in Preventing Chronic Diseases

04/11/2019

Jeffrey Sparks, MD, rheumatologist and population scientist, discusses the importance of high levels of physical activity and explains why he suspects physical activity has beneficial effects on the immune system and also lowers systemic...

Jeffrey Sparks, MD,...

04/11/2019

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Assessing the Safety of a Treatment With A Label Warning for Patients With RA, COPD

04/08/2019

Samy Suissa, PhD, professor of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Medicine at McGill University in Montreal, discusses a label warning on a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug for patients with RA and COPD and he explains that the choice of biologic...

Samy Suissa, PhD, professor of...

04/08/2019

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Identifying Breakthroughs for Autoimmune Diseases

04/01/2019

Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, discusses the latest breakthroughs in managing autoimmune diseases, including psoriatic...

Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE,...

04/01/2019

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Integrating a Robust Single Platform EMR to Improve Care Quality

03/20/2019

Julie Gould ;

Chris Voigt is the chief technology officer at Privia Health, a physician practice management and population health technology company. He has more than 14 years experience in the health care interoperability field, including leading...

Chris Voigt is the chief...

03/20/2019

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Exploring the Cost Benefits of Cloud-Enabled Testing for RA Diagnosis

03/14/2019

Kata Bognar, PhD, research economist at Precision Health Economics, discusses how rapid, cloud-enabled, onsite lab testing for RA diagnosis is valuable to payers and can potentially lower the number of visits per patient.

Kata Bognar, PhD, research...

03/14/2019

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Reviewing the Recently Released Psoriasis Guidelines

03/14/2019

In this discussion, Jeffery Weinberg, MD, medical dermatologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and Megan Noe, MD, MPH, dermatologist at the University of Pennsylvania, highlight the new psoriasis treatment guidelines released by NPF and...

In this discussion, Jeffery...

03/14/2019

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Improving Access to Care, Outcomes Through Telemedicine for Patients With RA

03/06/2019

Wendy Marder, MD, associate professor and clinical service chief of the division of rheumatology at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan, discusses telemedicine in a rheumatology setting and explains how telemedicine will impact...

Wendy Marder, MD, associate...

03/06/2019

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Examining Breakthrough Designation Labeling

11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald ;

Breakthrough therapy designation was established as part of the FDA Safety and Innovation Act of 2012.

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11/14/2014

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Employees Pay Nearly $5K in Annual Premiums for Family Coverage

11/21/2014

Employees this year will contribute an average $4823 each toward health insurance premiums for family coverage.

Employees this year will...

11/21/2014

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Genetic Counseling Provided by Non-Specialist Reduces Ovarian Cancer Testing Burden

11/21/2017

The demand for genetic counseling has increased dramatically due to new recommendations and the introduction of more targeted treatments.

The demand for genetic...

11/21/2017

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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.

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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