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HHS Report Suggests Significant Member Cost Savings With $35 Insulin Cap
01/26/2023
If the price cap had been implemented in 2020, it would have resulted in significant savings for Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries over the course of the year, the report suggests.
If the price cap had been implemented in 2020, it would have resulted in significant savings for Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries over the course of the year, the report suggests.
If the price cap had been...
01/26/2023
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California Attorney General Sues Drugmakers Over Inflated Insulin Prices
01/13/2023
The complaint alleges 3 pharmaceutical companies and 3 pharmacy benefit managers are violating California law by increasing the cost of insulin.
The complaint alleges 3 pharmaceutical companies and 3 pharmacy benefit managers are violating California law by increasing the cost of insulin.
The complaint alleges 3...
01/13/2023
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California Seeks to Launch Generic Drug Label to Reduce Insulin Costs
06/08/2022
Governor Gavin Newsom has asked lawmakers in California to fund CalRx, a state-owned generic drug label that would produce its own brand of insulin and other drugs to lower prices for consumers.
Governor Gavin Newsom has asked lawmakers in California to fund CalRx, a state-owned generic drug label that would produce its own brand of insulin and other drugs to lower prices for consumers.
Governor Gavin Newsom has asked...
06/08/2022
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$35 Insulin Cap Under Build Back Better Plan Faces Challenges
03/04/2022
Even though there is bipartisan and public support for a price cap on insulin, complications among Democrats and Republicans could delay legislation.
Even though there is bipartisan and public support for a price cap on insulin, complications among Democrats and Republicans could delay legislation.
Even though there is bipartisan...
03/04/2022
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Diabetes Drugs Cost Less Under Medicaid vs Marketplace Plans in Colorado
01/17/2022
Medicaid-eligible patients with diabetes experienced lower total costs and higher utilization rates compared to those covered by Marketplace plans in Colorado.
Medicaid-eligible patients with diabetes experienced lower total costs and higher utilization rates compared to those covered by Marketplace plans in Colorado.
Medicaid-eligible patients with...
01/17/2022
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Treatment Lowers Diabetes Rate in Patients With Kidney Disease, Heart Failure
12/22/2021
Recent findings indicated that dapagliflozin reduced the incidence of new-onset type 2 diabetes in patients who had conditions linked to insulin resistance.
Recent findings indicated that dapagliflozin reduced the incidence of new-onset type 2 diabetes in patients who had conditions linked to insulin resistance.
Recent findings indicated that...
12/22/2021
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Effectiveness of Various Type 2 Diabetes Agents Differs With Cardiorenal Outcome
12/20/2021
Researchers compared various sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists to determine their relative efficacy in improving cardiorenal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Researchers compared various sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists to determine their relative efficacy in improving cardiorenal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Researchers compared various...
12/20/2021
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Glucokinase Activators Outperform Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/24/2021
“[Glucokinase activators] could be an attractive choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus,” researchers wrote, adding that continued research was needed to understand long-term safety and efficacy.
“[Glucokinase activators] could be an attractive choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus,” researchers wrote, adding that continued research was needed to understand long-term safety and efficacy.
“[Glucokinase activators] could...
11/24/2021
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A Third of COVID-19 Deaths Linked With Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, or Smoking
11/15/2021
“These findings support that people with diabetes, hypertension, [and] obesity should be prioritized for vaccination in order to limit the higher death rates in hospital,” researchers wrote.
“These findings support that people with diabetes, hypertension, [and] obesity should be prioritized for vaccination in order to limit the higher death rates in hospital,” researchers wrote.
“These findings support that...
11/15/2021
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Medicare Patients From Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Have Inadequate Access to MDPP
11/09/2021
“The disproportionate burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes on racial and ethnic minority communities signals an urgent need to accelerate the implementation and coordination of the MDPP,” researchers wrote. 
“The disproportionate burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes on racial and ethnic minority communities signals an urgent need to accelerate the implementation and coordination of the MDPP,” researchers wrote. 
“The disproportionate burden of...
11/09/2021
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Biotechnology Initial Public Offerings Soar in 2013
02/13/2014
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor...
02/13/2014
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Study: Pediatric Patients Benefit From PCMH Utilization
03/22/2017
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public...
03/22/2017
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High Deductible Health Plans Associated With No Change in Asthma Care
10/26/2021
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in...
10/26/2021
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Cancer Screening Cessation for Older Adults
06/26/2013
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational...
06/26/2013
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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 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...
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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 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.
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 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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08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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 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
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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 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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05/24/2024
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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.
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.
Learn about the impacts of the...
05/24/2024
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