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China Study Identifies Few Serious AEs with H1N1 Vaccine

05/13/2011

The outbreak of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 led nations around the world to produce a vaccine against the virus.

The outbreak of the pandemic...

05/13/2011

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Improving Outcomes by Measuring and Analyzing Data

05/13/2011

Tim Casey ;

During a session at the AAPM meeting titled Using Outcomes Data to Improve Patient Care, healthcare professionals emphasized that utilizing the data in an effective manner can help decrease errors, cut costs, and lead to medical advances.

During a session at the AAPM...

05/13/2011

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Using a Fixed OR Team to Perform Consecutive Similar Surgeries

05/13/2011

Tori Socha ;

Efficient use of surgical resources includes effective scheduling of procedures, but surgical scheduling is complicated by variation and uncertainty in procedure times. According to researchers, if variation in procedure time could be...

Efficient use of surgical...

05/13/2011

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Fidaxomicin Comparable to Vancomycin and Provides More Durable Disease Resolution

05/13/2011

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Results of a prospective, multicenter, randomized clinical trial [N Engl J Med. 2011;364 (5):422-431] show that fidaxomicin confers similar rates of clinical cure compared with vancomycin in patients with Clostridium difficile infection,...

Results of a prospective,...

05/13/2011

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Elevated Myocardial Enzymes after CABG Are Associated with Increased Mortality Risk, Study Says

05/13/2011

Jill Sederstorm ;

A new analysis of creatine kinase (CK-MB) and troponin levels in patients who received coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery found that elevated levels of the myocardial enzymes within 24 hours after surgery were associated with an...

A new analysis of creatine...

05/13/2011

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Efficacy of Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine against HPV Infection and Disease in Males

05/13/2011

Kevin L. Carter ;

Although the human papillomavirus causes infections among males and females, there is a significantly higher occurrence of HPV-caused cancer among males than there is among females, chiefly of the penis, anus, and oropharynx.

Although the human...

05/13/2011

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Cost and Consumption of Duloxetine

05/13/2011

Tim Casey ;

The cost and consumption of duloxetine was lower for patients taking the drug for pain compared with patients taking the medication for major depressive disorder.

The cost and consumption of...

05/13/2011

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Abuse Potential in Extended-Release Oxymorphone and Controlled-Release Oxycodone

05/13/2011

Tim Casey ;

A study found that healthy, nondependent, recreational opioid users who took single oral doses of extended-release oxymorphone may be at a lower risk for potentially abusing opioids than those who took equal doses of controlled-release...

A study found that healthy,...

05/13/2011

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Use of Hospice among Men Dying of Prostate Cancer

05/13/2011

Tori Socha ;

End-of-life care using the hospice model seeks to control pain, promote patient and family-centered care and autonomy, and address spiritual needs as death nears. Since hospice care was added as a Medicare entitlement in 1983, the proportion...

End-of-life care using the...

05/13/2011

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End-of-Life Costs among Patients with Heart Failure in Canada

05/13/2011

Tori Socha ;

In 2004-2005, heart failure (HF) was the fourth most expensive medical condition in hospital costs in Canada.

In 2004-2005, heart failure (HF)...

05/13/2011

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Statin Therapy Recipients Increase Under ACC/AHA Guidelines

04/22/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

A recent study showed statin therapy decreased relative cardiovascular risk by 25% [Database Syst Rev. 2013;1:CD004816]. In 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) made recommendations for...

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07/12/2011

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CMS to Push Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Program to End of November

10/07/2014

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the deadline for submitting meaningful use hardship exceptions for the electronic health records (EHRs) incentive program to November 30. The deadline was previously slated for...

The Centers for Medicare &...

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2018 ACA Rates Likely to Vary Widely Across States

08/11/2017

Early rates for plans sold on the 2018 ACA individual market indicate that plan premiums will vary widely across the United States.

Early rates for plans sold on...

08/11/2017

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Using Clinical Natural Language Processing Solutions to Solve Payer Challenges, Improve Outcomes

05/18/2021

Frank Jackson, vice president and general manager of health language, Wolters Kluwer, emphasizes the importance of using the correct health language to improve processes for physicians and patients, as well as explains how to solve challenges...

Frank Jackson, vice president...

05/18/2021

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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;

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.

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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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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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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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