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Comparing Medical Costs, Utilization Rates for Patients With Both Diabetes and Cancer

06/11/2020

Researchers of a recent study measured the direct medical costs and health care utilization rates of type 2 diabetes patients who also have cancer, compared with patients with diabetes alone.

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06/11/2020

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Examining the Prevalence of Atherosclerotic CVD in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Associated Costs

05/19/2020

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is associated with higher health care utilization and costs, according to recent data.

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05/19/2020

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Oral Semaglutide Associated With Reduced Costs, Improved QALYs for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

05/12/2020

According to a recent study, oral semaglutide is a cost-effective treatment for adult patients presenting with type 2 diabetes.

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05/12/2020

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Reducing Economic Burden of Diabetic Retinopathy Through Use of Telemedicine

04/27/2020

"Diabetic retinopathy telemedicine technology has the potential to provide significant cost savings," noted the authors of a recent study.

"Diabetic retinopathy...

04/27/2020

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Comparing Costs for Traditional, Single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

04/21/2020

A recent study compared the cost-effectiveness of single-use negative pressure wound therapy with traditional pressure wound therapy for patients presenting with venous leg and diabetic foot ulcers.

A recent study compared the...

04/21/2020

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Payer Reimbursement Differences in Diabetes Treatments: Public vs Private

04/15/2020

“This study highlights how differences in payer reimbursement rates for medications can lead to contrasting results,” said researchers of a recent study.

“This study highlights how...

04/15/2020

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Diabetes, Chronic Conditions Linked With Higher Health Spending

04/01/2020

“Efforts to alleviate food insecurity should consider the dual burden of chronic conditions,” researchers of a recent study said.

“Efforts to alleviate food...

04/01/2020

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Why Diabetes Lifestyle Interventions Changed to a Medicare-Covered Service

02/11/2020

Investigators of a recent study found that collaboration, national standards, and public input were key in converting the evidence-based lifestyle intervention from the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program trial into a service reimbursed by...

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02/11/2020

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Economic Burden Associated With CVD in Patients With T1D

02/04/2020

"Cardiovascular comorbidities are common among US adults with T1D," researchers wrote. "Considering their significant economic burden, optimal management is of the utmost importance to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs."

"Cardiovascular comorbidities...

02/04/2020

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Cost Savings Associated With Digital Therapeutics for Patients With Diabetes, Hypertension

12/13/2019

Researchers recently examined the economic impact of a digital behavioral intervention in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension and found that digital therapeutics may provide substantial cost savings.

Researchers recently examined...

12/13/2019

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Longer Sleep Duration per Night Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke in Older Women

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Research suggests that the risk of stroke is elevated in women who have more—not less—sleep. Women who slept ≥10 hours per night had a 63% increased risk of stroke compared with those who slept <7 hours per night in a substudy of the...

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Why Diabetes Lifestyle Interventions Changed to a Medicare-Covered Service

02/21/2020

Collaboration, national standards, and public input were key in converting the evidence-based lifestyle intervention from the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program trial into a service reimbursed by Medicare, according to a study published online...

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02/21/2020

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Gilead Accused of Manipulating Patent System

02/02/2016

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has filed a lawsuit against Gilead Sciences accusing them of manipulating the patent system to impede competition to its HIV medicines, according to an article on STATnews.com.

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02/02/2016

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Secukinumab Well-Tolerated in Pediatric Patients With Plaque Psoriasis

08/29/2023

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“Secukinumab was equally well tolerated in pediatric patients across age and bodyweight subgroups, and the overall safety profile was consistent with that of adult patients, with no new or unexpected safety signals,” said researchers.

“Secukinumab was equally well...

08/29/2023

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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,...

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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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05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

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05/21/2024

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

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

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05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

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04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

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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.

Delve into the rising demand for...

04/05/2024

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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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03/27/2024

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

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.

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