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Latest Drug Treatment Developments for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk

05/23/2017

Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of early death in diabetic patients, and multiple clinical trials have assessed new antidiabetic medication classes.

Cardiovascular (CV) disease is...

05/23/2017

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Cutting Diabetes Drug Costs Through Innovative Programs

05/22/2017

David Costill ;

Troyen Brennan, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Health, discusses how CVS Health's prescription savings program offers discounts on certain medications directly to patients.

Troyen Brennan, MD, executive...

05/22/2017

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Care Coordination, Access Crucial to PCMH Success

05/22/2017

Elements of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model most strongly linked with clinical quality are care coordination, access, continuity, and communication, according to a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Elements of the patient-centered...

05/22/2017

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Express Scripts May Lose Anthem as Pharmacy Client Amid Lawsuit

05/22/2017

Express Scripts, the leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) in the country, recently announced that its largest client, Anthem Inc, will likely not renew its contract once the current agreement expires December 31, 2019.

Express Scripts, the leading...

05/22/2017

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Rise in Insured Americans Did Not Hurt Access to Care

05/22/2017

The boost in the number of newly insured Americans as a result of the ACA did not hamper access to care for Americans who already had health insurance, according to a study in Health Affairs.

The boost in the number of newly...

05/22/2017

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House Introduces Bill to Loosen Communication Restrictions for Off-Label Use

05/22/2017

Representative Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) recently introduced a new bill aimed at reducing the restrictions on off-label communications between pharmaceuticals companies, payers, and providers—allowing drugmakers to discuss unapproved uses...

Representative Morgan Griffith...

05/22/2017

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House of Representatives Passes American Health Care Act

05/22/2017

After months of political wrangling, House Republicans have finally passed their health care reform bill, the American Health Care Act, which will give states the right to waive essential health benefits.

After months of political...

05/22/2017

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Maine, Wisconsin Pursue Additional Requirements for Medicaid Eligibility

05/22/2017

Maine and Wisconsin officials have announced plans to implement reforms mandating proof of employment, substance sobriety, and other requirements among Medicaid participants, according to releases from each state’s health department.

Maine and Wisconsin officials...

05/22/2017

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Fourier Study Outcomes: Are PCSK9 Inhibitors Worth the Cost?

05/22/2017

Thomas Morrow , MD;

Tom Morrow, MD, discusses the cost of PCSK9 Inhibitors and how they impacted patient response rates in a recent study.

Tom Morrow, MD, discusses the...

05/22/2017

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Oncology Clinical Trials: A Win-Win for Payers

05/12/2017

Paul Nicolaus ;

Clinical trials could represent a unique opportunity for significant cost savings while getting patients access to cutting-edge treatments.

Clinical trials could represent...

05/12/2017

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Projections of Hepatitis C and Advanced Liver Disease

10/22/2012

San Diego—Between 2008 and 2015, the number of patients with advanced liver disease is expected to increase from 195,000 to 601,000, with people born from 1945 to 1964 representing >75% of the cases, according to a study of adjudicated...

San Diego—Between 2008 and 2015,...

10/22/2012

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CMS to Investigate Improper Steering of Medicare, Medicaid Patients to ACA Plans

08/19/2016

The CMS told provider and provider-affliated organizations to stop steering Medicare eligible patients into insurance plans on the ACA Marketplace.

The CMS told provider and...

08/19/2016

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Categorizing Disease Activity in Ankylosing Spondylitis: SASDAS vs ASDAS

09/09/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers compared the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score to a simplified version of the tool to categorize patients’ disease.

Researchers compared the...

09/09/2022

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Platelet Inhibition to Bridge Patients for CABG

03/16/2012

Mary Mihalovic ;

The use of cangrelor, an intravenous antagonist of the P2Y12 receptor, to bridge patients after they discontinue antiplatelet therapy in preparation for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, was shown to effectively provide platelet...

The use of cangrelor, an...

03/16/2012

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The Basic Health Program Option under Federal Health Reform: Issues for Consumers and States

04/08/2011

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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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