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Innovating Prior Authorization With Responsible AI

10/27/2023

Sam Roushan, Senior Vice President of Clinical Transformation at Cohere Health, shares how responsible AI is informed with sound clinical knowledge and can stay within ethical and legal boundaries and benefit payers, providers, and patients.

Sam Roushan, Senior Vice...

10/27/2023

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Q&A – Incyte Ingenuity Awards in Vitiligo

10/26/2023

Todd Edwards ;

Todd Edwards, Group Vice President & Head of the Dermatology Business Unit at Incyte, delves into the topic of vitiligo. Drawing from his extensive 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which includes prominent leadership...

Todd Edwards, Group Vice...

10/26/2023

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Transitioning to Value-Based Care and Improving Digital Patient Health Care Journeys

10/24/2023

Lynn Carroll ;

Lynn Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at HSBlox, Inc, shares his perspective on the increased adoption and future trajectory of value-based care and alternative payment models.

Lynn Carroll, Chief Operating...

10/24/2023

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Beyond Medication: Research Insight for PDT Neurodevelopmental Treatments

08/18/2023

Scott Kollins , PhD;

In an interview with First Report Managed Care, Scott Kollins, PhD, chief medical officer of Akili Interactive, shares research findings related to prescription digital therapeutic treatments for ADHD.

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08/18/2023

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Understanding Innovations and Challenges in Prescription Digital Therapeutics: An Insider's Perspective

07/18/2023

Eddie Martucci , PhD;

Eddie Martucci, PhD, cofounder and CEO of Akili Interactive, offers insight into the evolving prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) landscape.

Eddie Martucci, PhD, cofounder...

07/18/2023

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PDT for Migraine Improves Patient Outcomes With Potential Cost Savings

05/31/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD, and Alon Ironi, both affiliated with Theranica, share their research into a prescription digital therapeutic that provides remote electrical neuromodulation for migraine prevention and acute treatment.

Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD, and Alon...

05/31/2023

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An Overview of Vitiligo: Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Available Therapies

05/30/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, reviews the prevalence and burden associated with vitiligo as well as coverage considerations for a range of treatment options.

Gary Owens, MD, president of...

05/30/2023

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Platform Accelerates Evaluation, Access to Digital Therapeutics

04/28/2023

Edan Stanley ;

Whitney Stewart, director of clinical project management, Curebase, discusses the challenges of bringing digital therapeutics (DTx) to market and outlines methods to improve guidance and standards for DTx studies.

Whitney Stewart, director of...

04/28/2023

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Evaluating a Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Pediatric Patients With ADHD

04/26/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Lisa Palko, PharmD, vice president of medical affairs, Akili Therapeutics, discusses an exploratory analysis which tested a prescription digital therapeutic's efficacy in pediatric patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Lisa Palko, PharmD, vice...

04/26/2023

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Switching to Biosimilars Yields Significant Cost Savings For Patients Taking Insulin

04/13/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Courtney Quinn, PharmD, PGY1 pharmacy resident, Navitus Health Solutions, examined potential cost saving trends if individuals enrolled in 4 large commercial health plans switched from reference product insulin glargine to biosimilars.

Courtney Quinn, PharmD, PGY1...

04/13/2023

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Depression and Anxiety Linked to Higher Hospital Readmission Rates

04/02/2015

Depression, anxiety, and dementia are associated with higher 30-day readmissions after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia.

Depression, anxiety, and...

04/02/2015

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Trump Vows to End Surprise Billing for Health Care Services

05/10/2019

Patients are often hit with surprise bills after seeking emergency care due to being treated by out-of-network physicians, and on Thursday, President Trump issued a call to action pushing lawmakers to find a solution.

Patients are often hit with...

05/10/2019

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Employers Push Costs for Health on Workers

09/03/2010

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Neurologist Shortage Throughout the United States

08/30/2017

According to data presented at the AAIC 2017, a severe shortage of neurologists is currently affecting several regions throughout the United States and could cause significant issues as Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disease...

According to data presented at...

08/30/2017

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What Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Medicare

01/29/2012

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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.

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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).

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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