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Behind the Bill: August 7, 2024

08/07/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

Supreme Court overturns Chevron: what it means for FDA power, drug laws, and public health.

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08/07/2024

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Behind the Bill: July 31, 2024

07/31/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

With 300 active drug shortages, several industry stakeholders have proposed plans to enhance supply chain resilience.

With 300 active drug shortages,...

07/31/2024

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Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: What Health Plans Need to Know

07/29/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released final part two guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P), formerly known as "smoothing."

The Centers for Medicare and...

07/29/2024

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Behind the Bill: July 24, 2024

07/24/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The M3P offers financial relief by spreading payment throughout the year, and CMS’ latest guidance clarifies key outreach parameters.

The M3P offers financial relief...

07/24/2024

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Why We’re Already Thinking Ahead to 2028 Part B Drug Price Negotiations

07/18/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

Learn why industry stakeholders should prepare for 2028 negotiations now to ensure long-term financial stability and regulatory compliance.

Learn why industry stakeholders...

07/18/2024

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Behind the Bill: July 17, 2024

07/17/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

FY 2025 planning shows potential budget cuts for HHS and FDA, which could limit their ability to enforce regulations and address key issues.

FY 2025 planning shows potential...

07/17/2024

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The Clash Over Medicare: Key Lawsuits Challenging the IRA’s Drug Negotiation Provisions

07/11/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The IRA has spawned a series of lawsuits from pharmaceutical companies. Here, we provide the latest status updates on several of them.

The IRA has spawned a series of...

07/11/2024

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Behind the Bill: July 10, 2024

07/10/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

In the first installment of Behind the Bill, we look at the potential industry effects of the Chevron doctrine overturn and the Corner Post ruling.

In the first installment of...

07/10/2024

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An IRA Progress Report: What We Know (and Don’t Know) Two Years in

07/09/2024

In this blog the HMP Market Access Intelligence team breaks down the knowns and unknowns of the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on drug price negotiations and what the future may hold.

In this blog the HMP Market...

07/09/2024

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Walgreens to Partner with Pharmacy Benefit Manager Prime Therapeutics

08/30/2016

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc recently announced its partnership with Prime Therapeutics in order to reduce drug procurement costs.

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08/30/2016

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Reviewing Unmet Need, Clinical Priorities for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

08/31/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD, director, Johns Hopkins Itch Center, identifies unmet need for patients with atopic dermatitis and shares what factors clinicians and patients prioritize when deciding on a treatment option.

Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD,...

08/31/2022

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Lansoprazole Therapy Ineffective for Poorly Controlled Asthma in Kids

04/23/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

A study on the use of the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) lansoprazole in children with poorly controlled asthma without overt gastroesophageal reflux (GER) disease found that acid suppression therapy did not have any benefit on symptom relief,...

A study on the use of the proton...

04/23/2012

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Pfizer, Medivation’s Dimebon Fails in Huntington’s Study

04/12/2011

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FDA Approves Stivarga for Colorectal Cancer

09/28/2012

The FDA approved Stivarga (regorafenib) to treat patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The drug, a multi-kinase inhibitor marketed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, was approved under the FDA's priority review program. The approval...

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09/28/2012

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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...

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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

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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