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Identifying Major Unmet Medical Needs in Current Population of Myeloma Patients

02/22/2019

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, discusses his recent study findings that evaluated treatment sequences among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after failure of...

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, from...

02/22/2019

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Do Discrepancies Exist Between Payer Drug Policies and FDA-Required Labeling?

02/19/2019

James D. Chambers, PhD, MPharm, MSc, associate professor of medicine at the Tufts Medical Center Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, discusses his recent study that compared FDA-required labeling with payer drug...

James D. Chambers, PhD, MPharm,...

02/19/2019

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Expert Review of New PsA Guidelines and the Impact on Care

02/13/2019

Vikas Majithia, MD, professor of medicine as well as division chief and fellowship program director in the division of rheumatology at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, discusses the new psoriatic arthritis...

Vikas Majithia, MD, professor of...

02/13/2019

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Weighing the Cost-Saving Benefits of Shifting Medicare Part B Drugs to Part D

02/06/2019

Nina Jain, MD, MBA and colleagues analyzed how the proposed changes to shift certain drugs from Medicare Part B to Part D will save costs for payers and patients.

Nina Jain, MD, MBA and...

02/06/2019

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Cost Savings with Bortezomib, Cyclophosphamide, and Dexamethasone

02/19/2014

Tim Casey ;

New Orleans—Patients with untreated multiple myeloma had a cost savings of approximately $29,000 per treatment course if they received bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (BCD) compared with a group taking bortezomib,...

New Orleans—Patients with...

02/19/2014

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Senate Dems insist they`ll protect Medicare in debt talks

07/08/2011

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The Race is On for Biotechnology Drugs

09/29/2014

Hundreds of companies worldwide are on the hunt for cheaper copies of costly biotechnology drugs, with >700 biosimilars now in development or already approved, according to a major study of the sector.

Hundreds of companies worldwide...

09/29/2014

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U.S. Senator Expands Opioid Probe to Distributors, Drugmakers

07/27/2017

A Senate committee recently expanded an investigation into the causes of the opioid crisis plaguing the country.

A Senate committee recently...

07/27/2017

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Recalcitrant AD Clears After Adding Treatment to Dupilumab

04/28/2021

A 35-year-old man with severe erythrodermic atopic dermatitis experienced clearance of his disease after 4 months of adding rescue tofacitinib to dupilumab therapy, according to a recent case report.

A 35-year-old man with severe...

04/28/2021

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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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