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Alex Kilgore, PharmD, product manager, global products & solutions, AmerisourceBerge

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Early Commercialization Planning Is Key for PDT Success, Patient Access

03/15/2023

“There is need for additional support to keep the patient engaged and empowered to take ownership and an active role in their health care. I think digital therapeutics are a way to start to bridge that gap where we can have that continuous...

“There is need for additional...

03/15/2023

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Seizing Digital Engagement Opportunities to Support Member Decision-Making, Lower Industry Costs

01/26/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

“Even a small improvement on engagement translates into huge impacts on outcomes and satisfaction, which also means cost savings for the whole industry,” says Jason Burum, general manager, Provider Segment, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters...

“Even a small improvement on...

01/26/2023

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Therapy Alleviates Hot Flashes in Patients With Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms

01/23/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, chair, department of obstetrics and gynecology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, shares phase 3 data on the efficacy and side effect profile of fezolinetant for patients with severe vasomotor symptoms...

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD,...

01/23/2023

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Hispanic Ethnicity Associated With Worse Multiple Myeloma Outcomes, Study Shows

01/19/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...

Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant...

01/19/2023

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Aligning Incentives Through Accelerated Provider Adoption of Value-Based Care

01/03/2023

Maria Asimopoulos ;

John Fryer, president, Tribus, and senior vice president of national markets, Lumeris, offers insight into challenges providers have come up against when switching from fee-for-service to value-based payment models and shares how accelerated...

John Fryer, president, Tribus,...

01/03/2023

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Expanding Mammography, Lung Screening Technologies to Improve Patient Care, Costs

12/06/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Samantha Matthews ;

Morris Panner, JD, president, Intelerad, discusses the mammography and lung cancer diagnostics markets, as well as the effect of technology expansions on care from both patient and payer perspectives.

Morris Panner, JD, president,...

12/06/2022

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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The Future of Atopic Dermatitis: Comparative Studies, Biomarker Testing

11/01/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Nikolaos Sideris, MD, PhD candidate-scientific associate, First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece, reviews the current state of practice and research in atopic dermatitis, emphasizing the...

Nikolaos Sideris, MD, PhD...

11/01/2022

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Changing Therapeutic Landscape of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: DMTs Show Promise

10/24/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

“Current treatment options for SMA are revolutionary to the patients in need, and additional data—apart from safety and efficacy evidence from clinical trials—can help more comprehensively inform payers in their decision making,” said Omar...

“Current treatment options for...

10/24/2022

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Analyzing First-line Therapy for Multiple Myeloma: Real-World Data Differs From Trials

10/18/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...

Joshua Richter, MD, associate...

10/18/2022

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Reviewing Promising Agents in Development for Myelofibrosis

10/18/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, professor of medicine, Leukemia Department, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Houston, Texas, shares research from the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which he reviewed the burden of myelofibrosis and promising agents...

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD,...

10/18/2022

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Patient-Reported Outcomes Similarly Impacted By Migraine Treatments

05/17/2019

Researchers recently found that patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were no different among patients treated with calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists or onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA) for the indication of chronic migraine prophylaxis.

Researchers recently found that...

05/17/2019

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Cancer`s growing burden: the high cost of care

03/02/2012

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Mergers Pave Way for Good Opportunity to Enter Medicare Advantage Market

11/06/2015

While the largest insurance companies await their fate at the hands of federal regulators, other plans and investors should pay close attention to the opportunity to acquire divested plans from the two deals.

While the largest insurance...

11/06/2015

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Trial to Test CAR T-Cell Therapy for Refractory Progressive MS

03/18/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

An autologous, fully human CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell product candidate recently received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an investigational new drug for the treatment of patients with refractory...

An autologous, fully human CD19...

03/18/2024

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Cost-Effective Treatment Option for Tremor-Dominant Parkinson Disease

10/13/2020

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy is more cost-effective than continued medical therapy for patients with tremor-dominant Parkinson disease.

Magnetic resonance-guided...

10/13/2020

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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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