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Utilization Increases and Spending Decreases With Preventive Drug Lists for Asthma Medications
11/29/2023
Reducing cost-sharing for asthma medications through a preventive drug list (PDL) increases adherence to controller medications, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Reducing cost-sharing for asthma medications through a preventive drug list (PDL) increases adherence to controller medications, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Reducing cost-sharing for asthma...
11/29/2023
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Novel Neurotherapeutic Class May Prove Beneficial for Both Relapsing, Progressive MS
11/22/2023
The review provides a summary of the evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatment options, including disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), investigative remyelinating strategies, impending neurotherapeutics, and stem cell therapies.
The review provides a summary of the evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatment options, including disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), investigative remyelinating strategies, impending neurotherapeutics, and stem cell therapies.
The review provides a summary of...
11/22/2023
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Two Genetic Variants Implicated in Risk of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
11/22/2023
In a genetic correlation analysis, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and type 2 diabetes may share certain genetic factors with hidradenitis suppurativa. However, additional studies are needed to shed light on...
In a genetic correlation analysis, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and type 2 diabetes may share certain genetic factors with hidradenitis suppurativa. However, additional studies are needed to shed light on...
In a genetic correlation...
11/22/2023
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Asthma Management Critical During Pregnancy
11/21/2023
Potential roadblocks to adequate management of asthma in pregnant women include nonadherence to medication, lack of education, and smoking habits. The review mentions a retrospective study that found pregnant women with asthma tended to...
Potential roadblocks to adequate management of asthma in pregnant women include nonadherence to medication, lack of education, and smoking habits. The review mentions a retrospective study that found pregnant women with asthma tended to...
Potential roadblocks to adequate...
11/21/2023
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Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers: Accelerating Biosimilar Development for Cost-Efficiency and Public Health Impact
11/20/2023
While PD biomarkers have not been extensively used in biosimilar approvals to date, ongoing research, and the FDA's initiatives provide a foundation for leveraging these biomarkers to support biosimilarity, ultimately benefitting public...
While PD biomarkers have not been extensively used in biosimilar approvals to date, ongoing research, and the FDA's initiatives provide a foundation for leveraging these biomarkers to support biosimilarity, ultimately benefitting public...
While PD biomarkers have not...
11/20/2023
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Exploring the Coexistence of Chronic Conditions in Patients With Asthma: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Medical Burden
11/16/2023
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma...
11/16/2023
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The Toxic Effects of Tea Tree Oil for Treatment of Demodex Mites
11/16/2023
“Our findings show that T4O causes a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cell survival of immortalized human meibomian gland epithelial cells,” said researchers.
“Our findings show that T4O causes a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cell survival of immortalized human meibomian gland epithelial cells,” said researchers.
“Our findings show that T4O...
11/16/2023
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ASCO Recommendations for Biosimilars in Oncology: Enhancing Awareness, Addressing Barriers, and Ensuring Patient Access
11/15/2023
“This policy statement is intended to guide ASCO's future activities and strategies and serves to affirm our commitment to educating the oncology community on the use of biosimilars in the cancer setting,” said ASCO researchers.
“This policy statement is intended to guide ASCO's future activities and strategies and serves to affirm our commitment to educating the oncology community on the use of biosimilars in the cancer setting,” said ASCO researchers.
“This policy statement is...
11/15/2023
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Review Identifies Barriers to Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
11/15/2023
Travel, psychological factors, and financial burden on patients and their caregivers were the most common barriers to treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, according to a review article published online ahead of print in...
Travel, psychological factors, and financial burden on patients and their caregivers were the most common barriers to treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, according to a review article published online ahead of print in...
Travel, psychological factors,...
11/15/2023
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HexSDF and HexRK are Required for Clostridioides difficile Synthesis, Which Impacts Resistance to Daptomycin and Bacitracin
11/15/2023
“C difficile is a major cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and represents an urgent concern due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the rate of recurrent infections,” wrote Anthony Pannullo, Department of Microbiology and...
“C difficile is a major cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and represents an urgent concern due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the rate of recurrent infections,” wrote Anthony Pannullo, Department of Microbiology and...
“C difficile is a major cause of...
11/15/2023
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The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 1)
02/12/2025
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust...
02/12/2025
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No, President Trump Did Not Actually Sign an Executive Order That Would Increase Drug Costs for Beneficiaries
02/05/2025
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President...
02/05/2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Confirmation and the Unexpected Turn in the Drug Pricing Debate
01/29/2025
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug...
01/29/2025
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Medicare Drug Negotiations 2.0: New Administration, Same Mission?
01/22/2025
Last week brought 2 major developments in health care policy: President Trump's inauguration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of 15 additional drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. While these...
Last week brought 2 major developments in health care policy: President Trump's inauguration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of 15 additional drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. While these...
Last week brought 2 major...
01/22/2025
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The First 100 Days: Health Care's Critical Deadlines in 2025
01/15/2025
The 119th Congress faces immediate health care deadlines amid significant leadership transitions. While much attention focuses on high-profile nominations like Dr Oz for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator and...
The 119th Congress faces immediate health care deadlines amid significant leadership transitions. While much attention focuses on high-profile nominations like Dr Oz for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator and...
The 119th Congress faces...
01/15/2025
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Trump's Executive Orders in a Post-Chevron World: Implications for Health Care Policy
01/08/2025
Happy New Year! As we dive into 2025, it’s clear that this year promises to bring significant changes to health care. With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just weeks away, the spotlight is already shifting to how his...
Happy New Year! As we dive into 2025, it’s clear that this year promises to bring significant changes to health care. With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just weeks away, the spotlight is already shifting to how his...
Happy New Year! As we dive into...
01/08/2025
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A Tale of Two Congresses—Health Care Policy in the 117th vs 118th
12/18/2024
The 118th Congress is wrapping up with a whimper rather than a bang when it comes to health care legislation, particularly compared to its predecessor's transformative impact on pharmaceutical policy. As we reflect on these past 4 years, the...
The 118th Congress is wrapping up with a whimper rather than a bang when it comes to health care legislation, particularly compared to its predecessor's transformative impact on pharmaceutical policy. As we reflect on these past 4 years, the...
The 118th Congress is wrapping...
12/18/2024
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Medicare Privatization Under New CMS Leadership: What's Really at Stake
12/11/2024
After writing about Dr Oz's potential impact on Medicare drug negotiations last week, I found myself diving deeper into an aspect of his nomination that deserves closer attention: his vision for Medicare's future. A letter from Senate...
After writing about Dr Oz's potential impact on Medicare drug negotiations last week, I found myself diving deeper into an aspect of his nomination that deserves closer attention: his vision for Medicare's future. A letter from Senate...
After writing about Dr Oz's...
12/11/2024
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Medicare Drug Negotiations Under New CMS Leadership
12/04/2024
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). With this potential change in leadership, are there any implications for Medicare’s drug price negotiation program,...
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). With this potential change in leadership, are there any implications for Medicare’s drug price negotiation program,...
President-elect Donald Trump...
12/04/2024
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When Recess Isn’t a Break: What NLRB v Canning Means for HHS
11/20/2024
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) moves through the Senate, there’s growing discussion about whether a recess appointment could be used to bypass confirmation challenges. The Supreme Court’s...
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) moves through the Senate, there’s growing discussion about whether a recess appointment could be used to bypass confirmation challenges. The Supreme Court’s...
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s...
11/20/2024
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