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HHS Report Suggests Significant Member Cost Savings With $35 Insulin Cap

01/26/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

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.

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01/26/2023

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California Attorney General Sues Drugmakers Over Inflated Insulin Prices

01/13/2023

Angela Hart and Samantha Young, Kaiser Health News

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The complaint alleges 3 pharmaceutical companies and 3 pharmacy benefit managers are violating California law by increasing the cost of insulin.

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01/13/2023

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California Seeks to Launch Generic Drug Label to Reduce Insulin Costs

06/08/2022

Angela Hart, Kaiser Health News

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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.

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06/08/2022

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$35 Insulin Cap Under Build Back Better Plan Faces Challenges

03/04/2022

Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News

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Even though there is bipartisan and public support for a price cap on insulin, complications among Democrats and Republicans could delay legislation.

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03/04/2022

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Diabetes Drugs Cost Less Under Medicaid vs Marketplace Plans in Colorado

01/17/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Medicaid-eligible patients with diabetes experienced lower total costs and higher utilization rates compared to those covered by Marketplace plans in Colorado.

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01/17/2022

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Treatment Lowers Diabetes Rate in Patients With Kidney Disease, Heart Failure

12/22/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

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

Jolynn Tumolo

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

Jolynn Tumolo

“[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.

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11/24/2021

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A Third of COVID-19 Deaths Linked With Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, or Smoking

11/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“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

Jolynn Tumolo

“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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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 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,...

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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.

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

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Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health

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Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.

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