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Treatment Options and Unmet Need in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

10/08/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Alex Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, director of the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, medical director at US Oncology Network, provides an overview of currently available treatment options in non-small cell lung cancer, and describes the...

Alex Spira, MD, PhD, FACP,...

10/08/2021

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Addressing Unmet Needs in Patients With Type 2 Inflammatory Conditions

09/28/2021

Edan Stanley

Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology & pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and founding director, Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, discusses the common challenges associated with...

Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, clinical...

09/28/2021

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Demonstrates Long-term Efficacy

09/24/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Jim Dean, MD, PhD, Imbruvica global development lead and executive medical director, AbbVie, discusses data from the RESONATE-2 study showing that single-agent ibrutinib (Imbruvica) improved progression-free and overall survival for up to...

Jim Dean, MD, PhD, Imbruvica...

09/24/2021

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How Payers Can Use Clinical, Value Comparison Data for Atopic Dermatitis Therapy

09/24/2021

Edan Stanley

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, shares his thoughts on the challenges of choosing treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis, and highlights key takeaways for payers from a recent ICER report which compared the...

Gary Owens, MD, president of...

09/24/2021

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Understanding the Indirect, Direct Costs Linked With Recurrent Clostridioides difficile

09/23/2021

Julie Gould

According to Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, recurrent CDI is multifactorial, and when estimating the burden of this condition, both direct and indirect costs should be considered.

According to Gil Melmed, MD,...

09/23/2021

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LTACHs, Payers Collaborate for Better Outcomes and Reduced Costs

09/03/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Audra Early, senior vice president of strategy and network development, Kindred Hospitals, discusses the role of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) in patient recovery, how LTACHs alleviated burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how...

Audra Early, senior vice...

09/03/2021

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Why Payers Should Recognize, Understand the Burden of Recurrent CDI

08/12/2021

Julie Gould

Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, reviews the burden linked with recurrent Clostridioides difficile (CDI), provides need-to-know information for payers to better inform formulary placement, and discusses the direct and indirect costs linked...

Gil Melmed, MD,...

08/12/2021

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Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Barriers to HIV Care and How a Fragmented Health Care System Impacts This Patient Population

08/06/2021

Julie Gould

Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses fundamental barriers within HIV care, and how the US health system can better manage the HIV epidemic, which...

Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious...

08/06/2021

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Expanding Research Into Rare Diseases

07/22/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Chris Clark, global head of asset and commercial strategy, rare diseases, UCB, discusses UCB’s expanded efforts to treat patient populations with rare diseases, including UCB’s work on two investigational treatments for myasthenia gravis.

Chris Clark, global head of...

07/22/2021

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Evaluating Efficacy of Narcolepsy Treatment for Patients Experiencing Various Sleep-Related Conditions

07/14/2021

Julie Gould

Michael Thorpy, MD, reviews a study presented at the 2021 Sleep meeting that evaluated the efficacy of the investigational, once-nightly controlled-release formulation of sodium oxybate, known as FT218, for the treatment of excessive daytime...

Michael Thorpy, MD, reviews a...

07/14/2021

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Miss Our Star Ratings Webinar? Here Are the Top 5 Takeaways

12/03/2015

With just a few more weeks remaining before the 2018 Star Ratings cycle begins, we are on the cusp of yet another exciting iteration of program changes and updates within the Star Ratings program. In case you missed our Star Ratings webinar,...

With just a few more weeks...

12/03/2015

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Risk of MS Lower in People Living With HIV

01/10/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

People living with HIV have a lower risk of multiple sclerosis, according to an article published ahead of print in Annals of Neurology.

People living with HIV have a...

01/10/2024

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Examining Trends for Medicare Reimbursement in Emergency Care Services

11/19/2020

“Knowledge of these trends is essential to address current controversies in emergency medicine billing adequately and advocate for sustainable payment system reform,” researchers explained.

“Knowledge of these trends is...

11/19/2020

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01/14/2011

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Assessing Diabetes Treatment Options

05/17/2019

Russell Spjut, PharmD, owner of Formulary Intel Consulting

Russell Spjut, PharmD, owner of Formu...

Russel Spjut, PharmD, discusses various treatment options for diabetes, as well as explores the most recent technologies aimed at improving management of the disease.

Russel Spjut, PharmD, discusses...

05/17/2019

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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...

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,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

06/11/2024

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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

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.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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

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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.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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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

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

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

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

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...

Join us for the continuation of...

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...

Come join us for the first...

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

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant ...

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

Join us in exploring the...

02/27/2024

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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

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...

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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