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

07/14/2021

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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Managing Patients, Costs in Postacute Care Settings

07/13/2021

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Julie Gould ;

Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...

Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of...

07/13/2021

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Investigational Narcolepsy Treatment Is Effective, Well-Tolerated Among Patients

06/30/2021

Julie Gould ;

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, reviews a study presented at the 2021 Sleep meeting that examined the use of an investigational treatment, FT218, which significantly improved excessive daytime...

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of...

06/30/2021

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PrEP in the United States Faces Slow Uptake and Coverage Among Payers

06/30/2021

Julie Gould ;

Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down current rates of HIV across the United States as well as the challenges linked with controlling this...

Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious...

06/30/2021

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Costs, Utilization Linked With Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection

06/30/2021

Julie Gould ;

Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, discusses recurrence rates among patients with Clostridioides difficile infection, and breaks down the treatment challenges, high costs, and higher health care utilization this patient population often...

Gil Melmed, MD,...

06/30/2021

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Reviewing the Benefits of a New Therapy Option for Narcolepsy

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Reviewing the Benefits of a New Therapy Option for Narcolepsy

06/16/2021

Julie Gould ;

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, reviews research presented at the 2021 Sleep meeting, examining a new agent for narcolepsy called FT218, and explains how patients treated with this new option...

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of...

06/16/2021

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Reducing Hospital Readmissions Among Patients With Poorer Kidney Function

06/10/2021

Julie Gould ;

Barry Gorlitsky, MD, discusses positive treatment outcomes among patients with gout, how to lower hospital readmissions among patients with diluted blood sodium due to kidney function issues, and introduces for the first time a new lower-cost...

Barry Gorlitsky, MD, discusses...

06/10/2021

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Considering Patient Needs to Ensure Effective Treatments and Reduce Payer Costs

06/03/2021

Julie Gould ;

Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of women’s cancer programs at City of Hope, discusses the unique challenges of treating breast cancer, the importance of patient-centered treatment, and what payers can do to better accommodate patient needs...

Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of...

06/03/2021

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Bringing Awareness to Clostridioides difficile and Reviewing the Typical Treatment Regimen

06/01/2021

Julie Gould ;

In an effort to bring more awareness to Clostridioides difficile, Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles, breaks down the typical treatment regimen for this patient population, reviews treatment guidelines, and...

In an effort to bring more...

06/01/2021

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Probiotics Effective for Primary Prevention of C. Diff

05/04/2018

Researchers recently examined the effectiveness of probiotics for preventing Clostridium difficile infection in patients treated with antibiotics.

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05/04/2018

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06/21/2010

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Literature Review: Hyperkalemia

12/18/2015

New Treatment for Hyperkalemia Current therapy options are limited and there is an increased risk of drug–drug interactions when patients take >1 potassium increasing drug. Hyperkalemia is defined as elevated serum potassium...

New Treatment for...

12/18/2015

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09/14/2011

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Neuromyelitis Optica May be Linked with Epstein-Barr Virus

12/26/2014

Persistent, active replication of Epstein-Barr virus might play a role in neuromyelitis optica and also might contribute to the immunological alterations that play a role in the disorder.

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12/26/2014

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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...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

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.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

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.

Learn about research...

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.

View a roundtable discussion on...

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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

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.

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.

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