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Randomized Controlled Trials of Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
04/26/2012
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis have been considered effective treatments that can reduce or prevent joint damage.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis have been considered effective treatments that can reduce or prevent joint damage.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic...
04/26/2012
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Mutations May Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival
04/25/2012
Among women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), patients having a germline mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 was associated with improved 5-year overall survival, with BRCA2 carriers having the best prognosis, according to study results published...
Among women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), patients having a germline mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 was associated with improved 5-year overall survival, with BRCA2 carriers having the best prognosis, according to study results published...
Among women with epithelial...
04/25/2012
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Overview of Minnesota’s Dual-Eligible Programs
04/25/2012
For 15 years, Minnesota has implemented programs to care for dual eligibles, people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
For 15 years, Minnesota has implemented programs to care for dual eligibles, people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
For 15 years, Minnesota has...
04/25/2012
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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Gaining Attention
04/25/2012
Cases involving healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse have recently been gaining more widespread attention.
Cases involving healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse have recently been gaining more widespread attention.
Cases involving healthcare...
04/25/2012
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Focus on Quality, Dual Eligibles Important in Medicaid Challenges
04/25/2012
Reston, Virginia—To cope with increasing Medicaid populations, the federal government and states are working together to emphasize quality initiatives and better understand how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will impact...
Reston, Virginia—To cope with increasing Medicaid populations, the federal government and states are working together to emphasize quality initiatives and better understand how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will impact...
Reston, Virginia—To cope with...
04/25/2012
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State Officials Discuss Medicaid Programs
04/25/2012
State Medicaid officials discussed issues they face balancing difficult economic conditions and offered insights into how they will deal with potential problems. 
State Medicaid officials discussed issues they face balancing difficult economic conditions and offered insights into how they will deal with potential problems. 
State Medicaid officials...
04/25/2012
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Coronary Bypass Surgery versus Coronary Stenting
04/25/2012
Chicago—After 4 years, patients with coronary heart disease who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) had a significantly lower mortality rate compared with those who had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a...
Chicago—After 4 years, patients with coronary heart disease who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) had a significantly lower mortality rate compared with those who had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a...
Chicago—After 4 years, patients...
04/25/2012
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Managed Care Database Analysis of Statin Therapy Changes
04/25/2012
Chicago—An observational cohort study of a managed care database found that after 12 months of treatment, nearly half of high-risk patients discontinued using statins to lower lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), leading the authors to...
Chicago—An observational cohort study of a managed care database found that after 12 months of treatment, nearly half of high-risk patients discontinued using statins to lower lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), leading the authors to...
Chicago—An observational cohort...
04/25/2012
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Neoadjuvant Bevacizumab for Breast Cancer
04/25/2012
Results show that adding capecitabine or gemcitabine to anthracycline-taxane–based neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not improve pathologic complete response in women with breast cancer.
Results show that adding capecitabine or gemcitabine to anthracycline-taxane–based neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not improve pathologic complete response in women with breast cancer.
Results show that adding...
04/25/2012
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Subanalysis of PLATO Study
04/25/2012
Chicago—A genetic substudy of a phase 3 trial found that the benefit of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was not based on the presence of poor metabolizers of clopidogrel in the overall...
Chicago—A genetic substudy of a phase 3 trial found that the benefit of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was not based on the presence of poor metabolizers of clopidogrel in the overall...
Chicago—A genetic substudy of a...
04/25/2012
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Report: Amazon Likely to Partner With Large PBM
08/15/2017
After early rumors surfaced that Amazon was looking to move into the pharmacy distribution business, a recent report from Goldman Sachs suggests that the giant retailer will likely partner with a large pharmacy benefit manager.
After early rumors surfaced that Amazon was looking to move into the pharmacy distribution business, a recent report from Goldman Sachs suggests that the giant retailer will likely partner with a large pharmacy benefit manager.
After early rumors surfaced that...
08/15/2017
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Comparing Radiation Treatments for Managing Localized, Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
04/01/2021
A recent study comparing brachytherapy, dose-escalated external beam radiotherapy, and stereotactic body radiation therapy for intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer, suggests that brachytherapy is the most appropriate management...
A recent study comparing brachytherapy, dose-escalated external beam radiotherapy, and stereotactic body radiation therapy for intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer, suggests that brachytherapy is the most appropriate management...
A recent study comparing...
04/01/2021
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Dabigatran to Treat Patients with Acute Venous Thromboembolism
02/19/2014
New Orleans—A prespecified subgroup analysis of 2 randomized, phase 3 trials that included patients with acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) found that there was no difference in recurrent VTE or VTE-related mortality if they received...
New Orleans—A prespecified subgroup analysis of 2 randomized, phase 3 trials that included patients with acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) found that there was no difference in recurrent VTE or VTE-related mortality if they received...
New Orleans—A prespecified...
02/19/2014
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Medicaid Expansion Causing “Red” States to Rethink ACA?
09/26/2014
According to a recent report, up to a dozen states, including several led by Republicans, could move forward with plans to expand coverage under Medicaid after the November elections. This follows Pennsylvania and other states that have won...
According to a recent report, up to a dozen states, including several led by Republicans, could move forward with plans to expand coverage under Medicaid after the November elections. This follows Pennsylvania and other states that have won...
According to a recent report, up...
09/26/2014
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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 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, 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 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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Alexander Spira, MD, PhD
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
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, 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.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
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 Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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Jordan Bazinsky
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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 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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Farrukh Awan, MD
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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 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 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 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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