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Foam Approved for Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp

07/22/2013

The FDA approved Sorilux™ (calcipotriene) Foam as a topical treatment for adults with plaque psoriasis of the scalp.

The FDA approved Sorilux™...

07/22/2013

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Oral Medication to Treat Myelofibrosis

07/22/2013

The FDA approved Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) in November 2011 to treat patients with myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disease.

The FDA approved...

07/22/2013

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Simeprevir Phase 3 Trial Results

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Treatment-naïve patients with hepatitis C who took 150 mg of simeprevir once daily in combination with peginterferon and ribavirin had a significantly better sustained virological response (SVR) rate compared with those taking...

Orlando—Treatment-naïve patients...

07/22/2013

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Duration of Treatment with Linaclotide

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome whose symptoms improved after 4 weeks of treatment with linaclotide were highly likely to continue feeling better at week 12.

Patients with irritable bowel...

07/22/2013

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Lifetime Burden of Inaccurate HER2 Testing

07/22/2013

Tori Socha ;

Chicago—Among the estimated 26,870 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, 20% had tumors that overexpress the human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) gene, a marker of severity of disease that can influence therapy selection. All...

Chicago—Among the estimated...

07/22/2013

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Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Clinicians have numerous options to treat patients with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. The therapies include 5-amino-salacylic acid, thiopurine, and anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents such as...

Orlando—Clinicians have numerous...

07/22/2013

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Linaclotide and Improved Abdominal and Bowel Symptoms

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—An analysis of two phase 3 trials found that a higher percentage of patients who received linaclotide to treat abdominal and bowel symptoms had clinically meaningful improvement compared with a group receiving placebo. The clinically...

Orlando—An analysis of two phase...

07/22/2013

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Extended Duration Thromboprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who took extended duration thromboprophylaxis had an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $8123 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY), according to a cost-effectiveness decision tree...

Orlando—Patients with venous...

07/22/2013

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Readmission Rates and Gastrointestinal Surgeries

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—After controlling for patient and operative factors, the authors in a study of patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgeries found numerous factors were associated with an increased risk of 30-day unplanned readmissions.

Orlando—After controlling for...

07/22/2013

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Colorectal Cancer Screening and Colonoscopies

07/22/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—As screening rates for colorectal cancer have increased in recent years, the incidence and death rates due to the disease have declined. Still, approximately 22 million people in the United States have never been screened, and the...

Orlando—As screening rates for...

07/22/2013

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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...

A recent study showed statin...

04/22/2014

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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 &...

10/07/2014

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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.

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...

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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