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Literature-Based Genetic Risk Scores and Cardiovascular Disease Events in Women

05/05/2010

Risk prevention in cardiovascular disease (CVD) has improved in recent years as genomewide association studies have found possible genetic and molecular markers (especially those in the 9p21 region) that are directly associated with CVD. But...

Risk prevention in...

05/05/2010

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Treating Psoriasis with Biologic Agents

05/05/2010

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Miami Beach—According to a consensus statement by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), biologic agents may be considered among the options for first-line treatment, along with systemic therapies or phototherapy, for patients with...

Miami Beach—According to a...

05/05/2010

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Novel Oral Anticoagulant May Be Alternative to Warfarin in AF

05/05/2010

Alice Goodman ;

Atlanta—Betrixaban, an investigational oral factor Xa inhibitor, was safe and well tolerated, with a similar or lower risk of major bleeding compared with warfarin in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter who...

Atlanta—Betrixaban, an...

05/05/2010

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General Practitioners Do Not Adhere to Clinical Guidelines when Treating Low Back Pain

05/05/2010

Mary Mihalovic ;

General practitioners are not following international evidence-based guidelines when treating patients presenting with new cases of low back pain, according to results of a recent study.

General practitioners are not...

05/05/2010

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Association between Hospital Cost of Care and Quality of Care and Readmission Rates

05/05/2010

Tori Socha ;

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) routinely reports on >30 quality-of-care measures at all hospitals in the United States.

The Centers for Medicare &...

05/05/2010

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Insurers Prepare for Market Reforms

05/05/2010

Charles Boersig ;

Despite bipartisan opposition in Congress and failure to win support of a majority of the public during months of debate, federal lawmakers were able to enact a comprehensive reform bill that creates new ground rules for the health insurance...

Despite bipartisan opposition in...

05/05/2010

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Starting Specific Biologics Linked With Greater Asthma Burden

05/23/2019

“Real-world data on the characteristics and burden of disease among patients with asthma before receiving asthma-specific biologics would improve the understanding of the use of these therapies in a clinical setting,” researchers wrote.

“Real-world data on the...

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Dems launch $2M pro-reform blitz

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Oncology Care Model: Delivering Better Care

09/15/2017

Jill Sederstorm ;

The CMS Oncology Care Model turned 1 year old this July.

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Access to Widen on Medicare Data

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Real-World Examples of Benefit Integration Management

03/31/2015

San Diego—During a session at the AMCP meeting, Jennifer Schauer, PharmD, clinical pharmacist, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Unity Health Insurance, Madison, Wisconsin, and Elizabeth Kelly, PharmD, clinical manager, pharmacy...

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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...

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton , MD;

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.

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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).

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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.

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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...

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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).

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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.

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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,...

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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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