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Playing Games: Adopting Game-Based Strategies Can Improve Engagement and Outcomes

07/12/2016

Games aren't just for fun anymore—research has shown that incorporating game-based strategies into patient outreach or physician training and education cannot only improve engagement, it can also lead to better outcomes. "I see games and...

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07/12/2016

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Treatment Recommendations and Managed Care Considerations for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

07/12/2016

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis who continue to have moderate to severe disease activity despite treatment with conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors have long been a mainstay in treatment...

For patients with rheumatoid...

07/12/2016

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Pharmacoeconomics: Weighing the Benefits to the Costs

07/12/2016

The use of a cost-effectiveness analysis in medical decision-making is increasing as health care delivery moves from volume-based reimbursement models to value-based models.

The use of a cost-effectiveness...

07/12/2016

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Opening the Door to a Payment Paradigm Shift

07/12/2016

With specialty drugs expected to account for half of total drug spending by 2018, payers are beginning to target the pricey medications for utilization management.

With specialty drugs expected to...

07/12/2016

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Improving Value Through Pharmacist/Physician Collaboration

07/11/2016

Clinical pharmacists can help free up physician time by providing disease management support and providing education on disease states and medications.

Clinical pharmacists can...

07/11/2016

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Cost Management Approaches for Expensive Drugs

07/11/2016

Addressing rising pharmaceutical costs is a top challenge for today’s managed care executives.

Addressing rising pharmaceutical...

07/11/2016

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IMS Health Expert Discusses State of Pharmaceutical Industry

07/11/2016

The US pharmaceutical market saw double-digit growth in terms of prescription drug spend in 2015.

The US pharmaceutical market saw...

07/11/2016

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Tug-of-War: Driving Fair Drug Prices

07/11/2016

Record-high drug prices, which are out of reach for many patients and unsustainable for payers, threaten to break the health care system.

Record-high drug prices, which...

07/11/2016

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June 2016: Top FDA Approvals

07/11/2016

The top FDA approvals for June 2016 include Type 2 Diabetes treatment, a 4-strain influenza vaccine, urothelial carcinoma treatment, and more.

The top FDA approvals for June...

07/11/2016

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The Progression of Parkinson`s Disease

07/11/2016

This chronic and progressive disorder, marked by increasing worsening of symptoms, is second only to Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease Parkinson’s disease occurs when neurons in the brain die or become impaired,...

This chronic and progressive...

07/11/2016

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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.

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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...

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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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