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06/26/2013

The FDA approved Humalog® (insulin lispro) in June 1996 to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes. The drug, a rapid acting human insulin analog, is marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Insulin lispro comes in various...

The FDA approved Humalog®...

06/26/2013

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Treating Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Although the prevalence of prostate cancer is stable, it remains the most common cancer for men. The introduction of new therapies has led to improved survival rates, but most men must take several agents to treat the disease,...

Orlando—Although the prevalence...

06/26/2013

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Evolving Treatment Strategies for Myeloma

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—Since 2000, the number of treatments for myeloma has expanded with the introduction of proteasome inhibitors and other immunomodulatory agents. Still, the disease is complex, and there are multiple options available for the treatment...

Orlando—Since 2000, the number...

06/26/2013

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Injectable Therapy Receives Expanded Approval for Ulcerative Colitis

06/26/2013

The FDA expanded the approval of Simponi®(golimumab) in May 2013 to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. The drug, an injectable anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha treatment from Janssen Biotech, Inc, is also...

The FDA expanded the approval of...

06/26/2013

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Pathologic Myopia and Retinal Neovascularization

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

New Orleans—An analysis of a claims database in the United States, which covers >25 million lives annually, found that the incidence of pathologic myopia (PM) was 2.75 per 10,000 individuals in 2011, while the prevalence of PM was 9.64 per...

New Orleans—An analysis of a...

06/26/2013

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Savings from Preventing Comorbid Conditions in Obese Patients

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

Patients who took the extended release combination of phentermine and topiramate and modified their lifestyle to manage obesity developed fewer comorbidities than they would have without treatment, according to an economic model.

Patients who took the extended...

06/26/2013

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Managed Care for Dual-Eligible Population

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

Arlington, Virginia—Of all of the budget issues facing states, among the most pressing is how to pay for healthcare services. States are particularly concerned with providing adequate services and lowering costs of delivering care for dual...

Arlington, Virginia—Of all of...

06/26/2013

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Accountable Care Organizations in Medicaid Programs

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

In order to form advantageous Medicaid accountable care organizations (ACOs), proper methods to combat uncoordinated care must first be established.

In order to form advantageous...

06/26/2013

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Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced its 5 Star Ratings system to hold Medicare Advantage plans responsible for delivering improved care and for providing information to patients to make better decisions....

Orlando—The Centers for Medicare...

06/26/2013

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Transitioning Toward a Consumer-Centric Approach in Healthcare

06/26/2013

Tim Casey ;

Orlando—As a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Health & Life Sciences group, Michael Lovdal, PhD, is accustomed to people asking or complaining about the problems associated with healthcare spending. Recently, an acquaintance told him he thought the...

Orlando—As a partner in Oliver...

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10/02/2014

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) issued a position statement on the link between obesity and cancer [J Clin Oncol. 2014; DOI:10.1200/JCO.2014.58.4680]. Obesity is “quickly overtaking tobacco as the leading preventable cause of...

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A court recently granted 16 States the power to fight for the ACA’s cost-sharing reductions to insurers if Trump fails to renew them.

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The Critical Need for Continued Research in Breast Cancer

05/06/2021

Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.

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Medicare Managed Care Programs for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia

02/19/2014

A recent study combined data from a prospective cohort study with Medicare claims files to compare patterns of care and quality outcomes between nursing home residents with advanced dementia covered by managed care and individuals covered by...

A recent study combined data...

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

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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

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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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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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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.

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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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