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2022 Risk Adjustment Factor Scores: Changing Tech, Data Strategies Postpandemic

03/10/2022

Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC, CFPC, specialized consulting director of medical informatics, Wolters Kluwer, Health Language, breaks down how payers must approach risk adjustment factor scores differently after the pandemic disrupted regular...

Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC,...

03/10/2022

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Covering Single-Tablet vs Multi-Tablet Regimens for HIV

02/25/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Ed Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, discusses payer strategies for covering various treatment regimens for HIV.

Ed Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief...

02/25/2022

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Interview

HIV Drugs in the Pipeline, Barriers to Patient Access

11/18/2021

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, infectious disease doctor and director of the Center for AIDS Research at University of California–San Francisco, discusses how social determinants of health impact a patient’s ability to access HIV care and...

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH,...

11/18/2021

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Andrea Zlatkus, CMPM, CRMS, CRHC, executive director, National Organization of Rheumatology Management (NORM)

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Helping Rheumatology Patients Navigate HDHPs, Understand Their Coverage

10/27/2021

Edan Stanley ;

Andrea Zlatkus, CMPM, CRMS, CRHC, executive director, National Organization of Rheumatology Management (NORM), offers insight into the unique challenges high deductible health plans present for rheumatology patients and shares what she wished...

Andrea Zlatkus, CMPM, CRMS,...

10/27/2021

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Roundtable

Information Blocking Rules and HIT: Tips for Payer, Provider Compliance

10/05/2021

Maria Asimopoulos ;

In this roundtable, Scott Collins, president of marketing at ARIA, moderates a conversation with Matthew A Michela, MBA, president and chief executive officer of Life Image; Chris Hobson, MD, MBA, chief medical officer of Orion Health; and...

In this roundtable, Scott...

10/05/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

Jacqueline Pesa, PhD, director, population health research, Janssen Scientific Affairs

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New Research Shows Improved Psychiatric Care Accessibility, Cost-Saving Benefits for Patients and Payers

08/12/2021

Julie Gould ;

Jacqueline Pesa, PhD, director, population health research, Janssen Scientific Affairs, discusses recent research presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting, and explains why providers should educate patients about...

Jacqueline Pesa, PhD, director,...

08/12/2021

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John D’Amore, cofounder, board member, and strategic advisor for Diameter Health, and Laura McCrary, EdD, president and CEO of KONZA

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Variations in Quality Calculations Among EHR, HIE Data and the Impact on Reimbursement

08/09/2021

Julie Gould ;

John D’Amore, cofounder, board member, and strategic advisor for Diameter Health, and Laura McCrary, EdD, president and CEO of KONZA, explain the differences in how ambulatory quality calculations vary when using data from a single electronic...

John D’Amore, cofounder, board...

08/09/2021

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Michael Werner, PhD, scientific director of oncology for US medical affairs, AbbVie

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Reviewing the Benefits of a Treatment for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

08/09/2021

Julie Gould ;

Michael Werner, PhD, scientific director of oncology for US medical affairs, AbbVie, discusses recent study findings presented at ASCO 2021, highlighting the efficacy of venetoclax for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.

Michael Werner, PhD, scientific...

08/09/2021

Population Health

Interview

Clinical, Economic Impact of Adherence Interventions Among Youth With HIV

07/22/2021

Julie Gould ;

Anne M Neilan, MD, MPH, medicine and pediatrics-trained adult infectious disease physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and instructor at Harvard Medical School, explains the results of her recent study that examined the impact of a...

Anne M Neilan, MD, MPH, medicine...

07/22/2021

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Interview

Insights Into a New Anticancer Therapy and What Payers Should Know

07/08/2021

Julie Gould ;

Matthew R Price, MBA, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Phosplatin Therapeutics, discusses the current pipeline of treatments at Phosplatin—highlighting their lead candidate, PT-112—and explains how they will engage with...

Matthew R Price, MBA, executive...

07/08/2021

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

Chronic kidney disease is...

11/03/2014

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08/04/2011

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

Health officials proposed...

11/19/2014

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News

Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

Recent research in...

11/15/2017

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

03/12/2010

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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

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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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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