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Applying Care Coordination Technology to Meet the Quadruple Aim of Health Care

05/18/2021

Lissy Hu, MD, founder and CEO, CarePort, discusses the importance of collaboration between providers, main issues with care coordination, and shares how CarePort facilitates collaboration through a large network and real-time patient tracking.

Lissy Hu, MD, founder and...

05/18/2021

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Using Clinical Natural Language Processing Solutions to Solve Payer Challenges, Improve Outcomes

05/18/2021

Frank Jackson, vice president and general manager of health language, Wolters Kluwer, emphasizes the importance of using the correct health language to improve processes for physicians and patients, as well as explains how to solve challenges...

Frank Jackson, vice president...

05/18/2021

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Understanding Spending Patterns Among Safety-Net Hospitals

05/13/2021

Joshua M. Liao, MD, MSc, board-certified internal medicine physician, Principal Scientist in the Value & Systems Science Lab, and medical director of Payment Strategy at UW Medicine, discusses the findings of his recent study that examined...

Joshua M. Liao, MD, MSc,...

05/13/2021

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Examining the Correlation Between HIV Infection and Cognitive Impairment

05/05/2021

Han-Zhu Qian, MD, PhD, MPH, explains the importance of screening cognitive functions and identifying the domains of cognitive impairment by age group among people living with HIV.

Han-Zhu Qian, MD, PhD, MPH,...

05/05/2021

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Assessing Use of Cost-Effectiveness Analyses to Inform Drug Adoption

05/03/2021

Michael Drummond PhD, Professor of Health Economics, University of York, UK, and Allen Lising, Managing Director of FormularyDecisions, a part of AmerisourceBergen, offer insight from their recent study which assessed the current use of...

Michael Drummond PhD, Professor...

05/03/2021

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Survey Offers Payer Insight on Current and Future Gene Therapies

04/30/2021

Diane Smith, PhD, associate director of reimbursement & policy Insights, Ana Stojanovska, vice president of commercial consulting, Matthew Sarnes, PharmD, senior vice president, business development & strategy, and Amanda O’Hora, senior...

Diane Smith, PhD, associate...

04/30/2021

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Recommendations Aimed at Improving Schizophrenia Population Health Management, Care Coordination Policies

04/27/2021

Carmela Benson, director, real world value & evidence, Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, discusses recent research that examined Schizophrenia Population Health Management among adults in order to better understand how population health...

Carmela Benson, director, real...

04/27/2021

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Payers Use Variety of Evidence Types to Develop Oncology Clinical Pathways

04/21/2021

Annie Yan, PharmD, manager of value & access strategy at Xcenda, a part of AmerisourceBergen, offers insight from study that evaluated payer-initiated oncology pathways, in which trends in utilization, development, and barriers to...

Annie Yan, PharmD, manager of...

04/21/2021

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Payers Need to Invest More to Improve Outcomes in the Long Run

02/23/2021

Mitch DeKoven, MHSA, senior principal, health economics/outcomes research, real world insights, IQVIA, explains that while payers are used to certain mandates—such as the latest measures requiring health plans to provide access to preventive...

Mitch DeKoven, MHSA, senior...

02/23/2021

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Navigating Challenges in Providing Preventive HIV Care to Members

02/12/2021

Charles M Karnack, PharmD, BCNSP, adjunct assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, explains common challenges faced by the payer market regarding preventive HIV care, lists potential fixes to improve...

Charles M Karnack, PharmD,...

02/12/2021

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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.

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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.

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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).

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.

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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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