July 2014 - FRMC

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Hepatitis C

07/23/2014

Hepatitis C is a contagious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that ranges in severity from acute to chronic.

Hepatitis C is a contagious...

07/23/2014

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Asthma

07/23/2014

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightening, shortness of breath, and coughing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 25...

Asthma is a chronic lung disease...

07/23/2014

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Faldaprevir to Treat Patients with Hepatitis C

07/22/2014

Tim Casey ;

Chicago—Patients with genotype 1 hepatitis C who received faldaprevir plus pegylated interferon and ribavirin had an increase in sustained virologic response (SVR) after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment compared with a group that took pegylated...

Chicago—Patients with genotype 1...

07/22/2014

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Treating Patients with Chronic Constipation or IBS

07/22/2014

Tim Casey ;

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a disorder associated with abdominal pain and discomfort and an altered bowel habit.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),...

07/22/2014

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Very Low Calorie Diet before Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

07/22/2014

Tim Casey ;

Obese patients on a low calorie diet prior to undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure had a decrease in body weight and operation time.

Obese patients on a low calorie...

07/22/2014

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Bevacizumab or Cetuximab in Combination with Chemotherapy for mCRC

07/22/2014

Tim Casey ;

Chicago—Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) had no difference in overall survival or progression-free survival if they received bevacizumab plus chemotherapy or cetuximab plus chemotherapy for first-line treatment, according to...

Chicago—Patients with metastatic...

07/22/2014

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Docetaxel plus Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

07/22/2014

Tim Casey ;

Chicago—Patients with hormone-sensitive newly metastatic prostate cancer who received docetaxel with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) had a significant improvement in overall survival compared with a group that received ADT alone, according...

Chicago—Patients with...

07/22/2014

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Healthcare Costs for Metastatic Melanoma Treatment Options

07/22/2014

Tim Casey ;

Chicago—A retrospective, observational study of healthcare claims data found that patients with metastatic melanoma who received vemurafenib had significantly lower healthcare costs during treatment compared with patients who received...

Chicago—A retrospective,...

07/22/2014

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Crohn`s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

07/23/2014

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases that lead to long-lasting inflammation in the digestive tract.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative...

07/23/2014

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News Connection

Complications with Insurance Coverage in Rural America

07/22/2014

Jordyn Greenblatt ;

The ACA expansion is an attempt to expand healthcare coverage among the rural population.

The ACA expansion is an attempt...

07/22/2014

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Most Effective Complementary, Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis

11/12/2018

Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.

Researchers recently examined...

11/12/2018

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House OK’s bill making insurers pay for autism services

07/29/2010

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Access to Multiple Health Systems May Put Patients at Risk

12/19/2016

The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised.

The safety of patients with...

12/19/2016

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Lower Medicaid Dispensing Fees May Pressure Pharmacies

12/06/2011

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Stem Cells Offer Promising Key to New Malaria Drugs - US Research

02/13/2015

Human stem cells engineered to produce renewable sources of mature, liver-like cells can be grown and infected with malaria to test potentially life-saving new drugs.

Human stem cells engineered to...

02/13/2015

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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...

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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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