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Understanding the Benefits and Downfalls of Patient Support Programs

08/05/2019

A. Mark Fendrick, MD, director at the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design, weighs the pros and cons of patient support programs, focusing on value-based insurance models and out of pocket costs.

A. Mark Fendrick, MD, director...

08/05/2019

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Lower Costs, Improved Outcomes for Patients Achieving Early RA Remission

07/23/2019

Peter M ten Klooster, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Twente in Enschede in the Netherlands, discusses why achieving early remission for patients with rheumatoid arthritis is important to payers and how it can result in...

Peter M ten Klooster, PhD,...

07/23/2019

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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Patient Outcomes, Cost of Care in RA

06/20/2019

Beau Norgeot, MS, of Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute at the University of California, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts the cost of care for patients with complex diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, and...

Beau Norgeot, MS, of Bakar...

06/20/2019

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High Out-of-Pocket Costs Increase Medication Nonadherence Among Patients With RA

06/06/2019

Parvaneh Heidari, PhD student at Monash University, explains why it is recommended that health policy makers globally identify an appropriate out-of-pocket amount to ensure costs do not affect medication adherence among patients with...

Parvaneh Heidari, PhD student at...

06/06/2019

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Techniques Used to Lessen Opioid Use, Address Rheumatologic Pain

05/09/2019

Nirav N Shah, MD, attending anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist at Northshore University Health System, explains how neuromodulation can help lessen pain caused by rheumatologic conditions as well as reduce opioid...

Nirav N Shah, MD, attending...

05/09/2019

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Why Higher Levels of Physical Activity Are Important in Preventing Chronic Diseases

04/11/2019

Jeffrey Sparks, MD, rheumatologist and population scientist, discusses the importance of high levels of physical activity and explains why he suspects physical activity has beneficial effects on the immune system and also lowers systemic...

Jeffrey Sparks, MD,...

04/11/2019

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Assessing the Safety of a Treatment With A Label Warning for Patients With RA, COPD

04/08/2019

Samy Suissa, PhD, professor of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Medicine at McGill University in Montreal, discusses a label warning on a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug for patients with RA and COPD and he explains that the choice of biologic...

Samy Suissa, PhD, professor of...

04/08/2019

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Exploring the Cost Benefits of Cloud-Enabled Testing for RA Diagnosis

03/14/2019

Kata Bognar, PhD, research economist at Precision Health Economics, discusses how rapid, cloud-enabled, onsite lab testing for RA diagnosis is valuable to payers and can potentially lower the number of visits per patient.

Kata Bognar, PhD, research...

03/14/2019

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Improving Access to Care, Outcomes Through Telemedicine for Patients With RA

03/06/2019

Wendy Marder, MD, associate professor and clinical service chief of the division of rheumatology at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan, discusses telemedicine in a rheumatology setting and explains how telemedicine will impact...

Wendy Marder, MD, associate...

03/06/2019

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ACR: High Cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Elderly

12/18/2015

Elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have significantly greater comorbidities, health care resource utilization (HCRU), and cost compared to those without.

Elderly patients with rheumatoid...

12/18/2015

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Providers Can Reduce Administrative Burden and Improve Productivity With AI Tools to Mitigate Labor Shortages

09/30/2024

As labor shortages continue to plague the health care industry, providers are turning to artificial intelligence tools to streamline administrative tasks, enhance patient care, and improve staff satisfaction, offering a glimpse into the...

As labor shortages continue to...

09/30/2024

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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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Unlocking Value in Payment Integrity: A New Paradigm for Health Insurers

10/01/2024

From cost-cutting to value creation, learn how payment integrity is shifting towards a more holistic approach in the health care industry to enhance care quality and stakeholder relationships.

From cost-cutting to value...

10/01/2024

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Transgender Patients: Calculating the Actual Cost

09/11/2017

Dave Muoio

An unexpected announcement from President Donald Trump has propelled discussions on the costs and complications of transgender medical care into the mainstream.

An unexpected announcement from...

09/11/2017

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AI Tool for Drug Repurposing May Offer New Hope for Treating Rare and Neglected Diseases

09/27/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Harvard Medical School researchers unveil a potentially groundbreaking AI tool, TxGNN, that identifies potential drug candidates for 17 080 diseases, offering hope for patients with rare and neglected conditions.

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09/27/2024

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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