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04/03/2023
Hannah Musick
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less...
04/03/2023
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News
03/27/2023
Hannah Musick
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and...
03/27/2023
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News
03/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed...
03/23/2023
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News
03/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an...
03/22/2023
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News
02/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that...
02/22/2023
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News
02/21/2023
Hannah Musick
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted...
02/21/2023
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News
02/17/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic...
02/17/2023
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News
01/31/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5...
01/31/2023
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News
01/30/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with...
01/30/2023
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News
01/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and...
01/27/2023
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News
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
People with posttraumatic stress disorder should be prioritized for COVID-19 screening and early interventions, investigators recommended.
People with posttraumatic stress disorder should be prioritized for COVID-19 screening and early interventions, investigators recommended.
People with posttraumatic stress...
12/15/2022
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04/03/2023
Hannah Musick
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less...
04/03/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/27/2023
Hannah Musick
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and...
03/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed...
03/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an...
03/22/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
02/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that...
02/22/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
02/21/2023
Hannah Musick
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted...
02/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
02/17/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic...
02/17/2023
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News
01/31/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5...
01/31/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
01/30/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with...
01/30/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
01/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and...
01/27/2023
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News
08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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News
08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
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News
08/05/2024
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with...
08/05/2024
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News
07/30/2024
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer...
07/30/2024
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News
07/29/2024
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control...
07/29/2024
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News
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
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News
07/24/2024
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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News
07/22/2024
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest...
07/22/2024
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News
07/19/2024
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory...
07/19/2024
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News
07/18/2024
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in...
07/18/2024
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Why Health Plans, Systems Should Work Together to Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations
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10/08/2020
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
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10/08/2020
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Panel: Understanding the Use of Predictive Modeling to Track the Pandemic Spread and Associated Diagnostics
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09/30/2020
Scott Collins, president, Aria Marketing, leads a discussion with Ron Chiarello, PhD, founder and CEO, Alveo Technologies, and Emad Rizk, MD, president and CEO, Cotiviti, about the current state of health care and how health care systems are...
Scott Collins, president, Aria Marketing, leads a discussion with Ron Chiarello, PhD, founder and CEO, Alveo Technologies, and Emad Rizk, MD, president and CEO, Cotiviti, about the current state of health care and how health care systems are...
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09/30/2020
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Providing the Most for Medicare Advantage Members Amid Pandemic
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06/12/2020
Betsy Seals, principal consultant and founder, and Debra Devereaux, MBA, RPh, principal consultant and founder, both from the Rebellis Group, a managed care consulting firm, discuss actions taken by national players in the wake of COVID-19,...
Betsy Seals, principal consultant and founder, and Debra Devereaux, MBA, RPh, principal consultant and founder, both from the Rebellis Group, a managed care consulting firm, discuss actions taken by national players in the wake of COVID-19,...
Betsy Seals, principal...
06/12/2020
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How I Practice Now: Discussing the Economic Impact of COVID-19
Videos
04/07/2020
Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally changed medicine, impacted the economy and health insurance, and promoted the continued use of telemedicine in the future.
Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally changed medicine, impacted the economy and health insurance, and promoted the continued use of telemedicine in the future.
Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses...
04/07/2020
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Hayward
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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 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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Videos
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 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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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 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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Videos
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 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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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 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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Tejaswi Kompala
Videos
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 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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Videos
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 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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03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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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 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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Yash Prajapati
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02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates 

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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 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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Mansur Shomali
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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.
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.
Learn about the state of digital...
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Podcasts

Payer Insights: Cost-Sharing Changes Amid Increased COVID-19 Telehealth Visits
Podcasts
10/14/2020
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
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10/14/2020
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Important Factors to Consider While Navigating Through the Pandemic
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07/17/2020
Brett Zelkind, senior vice president of business development and Eric Zerneke, chief commercial officer, both at CredSimple, explain why social determinants of health and the uptake in telehealth should be considered throughout the navigation...
Brett Zelkind, senior vice president of business development and Eric Zerneke, chief commercial officer, both at CredSimple, explain why social determinants of health and the uptake in telehealth should be considered throughout the navigation...
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07/17/2020
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Owens
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03/28/2024

Featuring Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates

Featuring Gary Owens, MD, president o...
Join us as guest expert Gary Owens discusses how formulary exclusions can impact patient medication adherence and lead to adverse economic outcomes, making the need for non-medical switching and formulary exception requests an important issue...
Join us as guest expert Gary Owens discusses how formulary exclusions can impact patient medication adherence and lead to adverse economic outcomes, making the need for non-medical switching and formulary exception requests an important issue...
Join us as guest expert Gary...
03/28/2024
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Prajapati Podcast
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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 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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Shomali Podcast
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02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health 

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...
Discover how digital therapeutics are revolutionizing disease management, patient care, reducing health care costs, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Discover how digital therapeutics are revolutionizing disease management, patient care, reducing health care costs, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Discover how digital...
02/27/2024
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Podcasts
01/11/2024

Featuring Larry Hsu, MD, medical director at HMSA

Featuring Larry Hsu, MD, medical dire...
A doctor and expert in value-based care offers insights into treatment costs and treatment regimens for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica.
A doctor and expert in value-based care offers insights into treatment costs and treatment regimens for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica.
A doctor and expert in...
01/11/2024
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Podcasts
01/08/2024

Featuring Christopher Blackwell, PhD, UCF College of Nursing

Featuring Christopher Blackwell, PhD,...
An expert discusses the HIV treatment option Cabenuva, and explains why this is a more convenient way to deliver long-acting antiretroviral therapy to patients who either do not want to take a daily pill, or who are just wanting to break the...
An expert discusses the HIV treatment option Cabenuva, and explains why this is a more convenient way to deliver long-acting antiretroviral therapy to patients who either do not want to take a daily pill, or who are just wanting to break the...
An expert discusses the HIV...
01/08/2024
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Podcasts
11/06/2023

Featuring Steven Peskin, MD, CEO, SRP Advisors

Featuring Steven Peskin, MD, CEO, SRP...
Dr Steven Peskin, general internal medicine specialist and CEO of SRP Advisors, joins us today to discuss value-based care and treatment costs for patients with rheumatic conditions.
Dr Steven Peskin, general internal medicine specialist and CEO of SRP Advisors, joins us today to discuss value-based care and treatment costs for patients with rheumatic conditions.
Dr Steven Peskin, general...
11/06/2023
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alpesh amin
Podcasts
10/23/2023

Featuring Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA 

Featuring Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA  ...
Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA , professor and chair, University of California, discusses the results of a recent study, and explains why better treatments to reduce primary C difficile infection and recurrences in older adults can lower the mortality...
Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA , professor and chair, University of California, discusses the results of a recent study, and explains why better treatments to reduce primary C difficile infection and recurrences in older adults can lower the mortality...
Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA , professor...
10/23/2023
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Iltefat Hamzavi, MD
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08/28/2023

Featuring Iltefat Hamzavi, MD

Featuring Iltefat Hamzavi, MD
Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Medical Center, discusses his recent research letter that addresses the benefits of ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo, and highlights the clinically meaningful use of...
Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Medical Center, discusses his recent research letter that addresses the benefits of ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo, and highlights the clinically meaningful use of...
Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Department...
08/28/2023
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joe forrester md
Podcasts
07/28/2023

Featuring Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc

Featuring Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc ...
Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, reviews his recent study investigating health care-associated infections and their costs and explains why these infections remain a...
Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, reviews his recent study investigating health care-associated infections and their costs and explains why these infections remain a...
Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc,...
07/28/2023
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Podcasts
06/29/2023
Julie Gould
Anthony Watson, former vice president of Regulatory and Quality at Pear Therapeutics, discusses his recent perspective article explaining FDA regulations as they relate to prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and highlights why he...
Anthony Watson, former vice president of Regulatory and Quality at Pear Therapeutics, discusses his recent perspective article explaining FDA regulations as they relate to prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and highlights why he...
Anthony Watson, former vice...
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Insights

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Interview
03/10/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC, CFPC, specialized consulting director of medical informatics, Wolters Kluwer, Health Language, breaks down how payers must approach risk adjustment factor scores differently after the pandemic disrupted regular...
Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC, CFPC, specialized consulting director of medical informatics, Wolters Kluwer, Health Language, breaks down how payers must approach risk adjustment factor scores differently after the pandemic disrupted regular...
Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC,...
03/10/2022
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Looking Ahead: Three Imperatives for Recovering Health Systems
Commentary
02/25/2021
"While hospitals dealt with the sudden patient influx caused by COVID-19, distributors confronted the challenge of maintaining a steady supply of essential products and medications to treat a disease that seemed almost invincible," said...
"While hospitals dealt with the sudden patient influx caused by COVID-19, distributors confronted the challenge of maintaining a steady supply of essential products and medications to treat a disease that seemed almost invincible," said...
"While hospitals dealt with the...
02/25/2021
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Identifying High-Risk COVID Patients Through Early Symptoms, Contributing Factors Before Testing
Interview
12/10/2020
Nancy A Dreyer, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Real World Solutions, IQVIA Cambridge, MA, provides insight into her latest study in which she and her coresearchers identified factors that could imply COVID-19 positivity...
Nancy A Dreyer, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Real World Solutions, IQVIA Cambridge, MA, provides insight into her latest study in which she and her coresearchers identified factors that could imply COVID-19 positivity...
Nancy A Dreyer, chief scientific...
12/10/2020
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How Payers Can Continue to Prepare to Cover Patients With COVID-19, Hematologic Malignancies
Interview
12/09/2020
Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary Owens Associates, explains the unique treatment landscape among patients with both COVID-19 and hematologic malignancies, and explains why payers will need to be aware of this complex and high-cost subgroup and...
Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary Owens Associates, explains the unique treatment landscape among patients with both COVID-19 and hematologic malignancies, and explains why payers will need to be aware of this complex and high-cost subgroup and...
Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary...
12/09/2020
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Knowledge of Health Guidelines, Prescription Medications Among Patients With COVID-19 in Home Quarantine Helps Develop Health Policy
Interview
12/01/2020
Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, PhD, professor of clinical pharmacy, Beni-suef University, Egypt, explains why adequate instructions for COVID-19 patients under home quarantine are continually needed to help decrease disease spread as well as help...
Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, PhD, professor of clinical pharmacy, Beni-suef University, Egypt, explains why adequate instructions for COVID-19 patients under home quarantine are continually needed to help decrease disease spread as well as help...
Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, PhD,...
12/01/2020
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Three Strategies to Combat the COVID Determinants of Health
Commentary
11/05/2020
“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants of Health (CdoH) predominantly focuses on conditions influencing health outcomes that are not related to health care. More than ever before, and recognizing CDoH’s influence, it is crucial that health plans...
“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants of Health (CdoH) predominantly focuses on conditions influencing health outcomes that are not related to health care. More than ever before, and recognizing CDoH’s influence, it is crucial that health plans...
“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants...
11/05/2020
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Interview
11/03/2020
Tara S Kim, MD, director of weight management programs at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Eun Ji Kim, MD, MS, assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, discuss the association between BMI and clinical outcomes among...
Tara S Kim, MD, director of weight management programs at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Eun Ji Kim, MD, MS, assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, discuss the association between BMI and clinical outcomes among...
Tara S Kim, MD, director of...
11/03/2020
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Payer Insights: Cost-Sharing Changes Amid Increased COVID-19 Telehealth Visits
Podcasts
10/14/2020
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
Ben Isgur, health research...
10/14/2020
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Interview
10/13/2020
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, discusses how payers can prepare for billing and coverage challenges for COVID treatments in the patient populations experiencing hematologic malignancies, and provides insight on...
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, discusses how payers can prepare for billing and coverage challenges for COVID treatments in the patient populations experiencing hematologic malignancies, and provides insight on...
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO,...
10/13/2020
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Why Health Plans, Systems Should Work Together to Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations
Videos
10/08/2020
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of...
10/08/2020
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04/03/2020
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03/19/2020
As COVID-19 continues to affect industries of all kinds, First Report Managed Care wants to know how managed care markets are being impacted. Please take a moment to share your experiences during the pandemic, as well as any expectations for...
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03/12/2020
As we continue to cover the outbreak of COVID-19, First Report Managed Care wants to ensure that its readers are provided with the most relevant developments related to the managed care market space.
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03/12/2020
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