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Identifying Barriers to PrEP Uptake, Adherence for Transgender Patients

07/22/2022

Lack of trust in the health care system and concerns over medication interactions were among several barriers to PrEP adherence for transgender patients in the United States.

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07/22/2022

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Telecommunication Tech May Improve PrEP Adherence in Black, Latino Individuals

07/05/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers analyzed the effectiveness of mobile health, telehealth, and e-health technology for improving uptake, adherence, and persistence of PrEP among vulnerable patient populations.

Researchers analyzed the...

07/05/2022

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Tele-PrEP Model Highly Acceptable to Patients, Providers

05/06/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Patients and providers expressed high satisfaction with a phone-based telehealth model for pre-exposure prophylaxis appointments.

Patients and providers expressed...

05/06/2022

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PrEP Adherence, Persistence Among MSM in Southern United States

04/27/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Self-reported data demonstrated the most common reasons for nonadherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.

Self-reported data demonstrated...

04/27/2022

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PrEP Adherence Lower Among Transgender Individuals Assigned Male at Birth

04/06/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“There were significant differences in PrEP use and adherence by gender identity,” researchers wrote. “PrEP surveillance, outreach, and prescribing practices must consider gender identity-unique risk factors.”

“There were significant...

04/06/2022

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Health Plans Save Over $8.5 Million With Pharmacist Interventions in HIV Prescribing

03/31/2022

Edan Stanley ;

Pharmacist interventions geared toward reducing duplicate or unnecessary prescriptions for people with HIV saved health plans millions of dollars over 5.5 years.

Pharmacist interventions geared...

03/31/2022

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Why Are Some Patients Still Paying for HIV Preventive Care?

03/04/2022

Sarah Varney ;

As of January 2021, HIV preventive care was supposed to be free in the United States, but there are patients still paying for treatment.

As of January 2021, HIV...

03/04/2022

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Systematic Bias May Affect Access to PrEP in United States

11/19/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers reported that providers viewed people who inject drugs as less responsible and less likely to adhere to preexposure prophylaxis, a bias that could interfere with patient access to preventive therapy.

Researchers reported that...

11/19/2021

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Costs of HIV PrEP Could Curb Expansion, Researchers Warn

02/19/2021

Payments for HIV PrEP medication in the United States totaled more than $2.08 billion in 2018, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study recently published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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02/19/2021

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Comparing Access, Usage of PrEP in Newly Diagnosed vs Patients Living With HIV

05/21/2020

"Addressing the affordability of PrEP and otherwise promoting its use among those with indications for PrEP represents an important opportunity to help end the HIV epidemic," according to recent data.

"Addressing the affordability of...

05/21/2020

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The Pharmaceutical Pipeline: 2011 and Beyond

11/29/2011

Tori Socha ;

Atlanta—The number of drugs granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval decreased markedly in 2011 compared with other years. The FDA approval rate has slowed and the number of drugs under development has decreased, leading to a...

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Buying Brand-Name Drugs Over Generics Raises Medicaid Costs

03/30/2011

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Consumer-directed health plans show mixed results

05/08/2012

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Low Rate of Endometrial Abnormalities in Women Taking Tamoxifen

06/09/2016

Findings from a new study may ease the minds of women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, according to researchers at Loyola Medicine.

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06/09/2016

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Future of Care in CLL: Provider, Managed Care Perspectives

12/21/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Adam Kittai, MD, hematology specialist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University; Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of internal medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief clinical officer,...

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12/21/2022

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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...

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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.

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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).

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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,...

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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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