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Assessing New Medications Using Evidence-Based Value

11/19/2010

There is variability in the comprehensiveness and reliability of national compendia for options for treatment of conditions such as cancer.

There is variability in the...

11/19/2010

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Quality Measurement in Healthcare Reform

11/19/2010

Tim Casey ;

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act introduces guidelines regarding quality improvement and makes quality a major part of the national healthcare strategy.

The Patient Protection and...

11/19/2010

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Closing the Part D Coverage Gap: Changes from 2011 to 2020

11/19/2010

Tori Socha ;

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes several provisions that affect the Medicare Part D drug benefit. At a contemporary issues presentation at the AMCP meeting, attendees were given an overview of the 10-year program...

The Patient Protection and...

11/19/2010

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Biologics Becoming More Popular in Treating Chronic Diseases

11/18/2010

Tim Casey ;

St. Louis—At a satellite symposium at the AMCP meeting, a trio of speakers discussed the use of biologics in chronic diseases as well as the different pharmacy benefit designs, opportunities, challenges, trends, and costs associated with the...

St. Louis—At a satellite...

11/18/2010

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Mitigating Risks from Non–FDA-Approved Drugs

11/19/2010

Tim Casey ;

St. Louis—In a presentation titled Mitigating Risks from Non–FDA-Approved Drugs, presenters explained that thousands of drugs not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are available, accounting for a total of 72 million...

St. Louis—In a presentation...

11/19/2010

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Managing and Treating Multiple Sclerosis

11/19/2010

Tim Casey ;

St. Louis—Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common chronic disease affecting the central nervous system in young adults, presents a series of health- and cost-related threats but can be treated with several therapies that were described at a...

St. Louis—Multiple sclerosis...

11/19/2010

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Benefits of Anti-TNF Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis

11/19/2010

Tim Casey ;

St. Louis—As the costs associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rise, health plans and providers must enhance RA management and understand the need for early and aggressive treatment of the disease, 4 speakers said during a satellite...

St. Louis—As the costs...

11/19/2010

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Chronic Migraines: Improving Outcomes

11/19/2010

Tori Socha ;

St. Louis—It is estimated that the population prevalence of chronic migraine (CM) in the United States is from 1.4% to 2.2%. CM is a complication of migraine and is defined as ≥15 headache days per month and at least 8 headache days per month...

St. Louis—It is estimated that...

11/19/2010

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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

11/19/2010

Tori Socha ;

Managing obesity and type 2 diabetes puts a strain on the healthcare system. According to researchers, treatments for obesity focusing on dietary, pharmaceutical, and behavior modifications are associated with high rates of failure, and...

Managing obesity and type 2...

11/19/2010

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Pharmacy Fraud and Crime: Challenges to Insurers, PBMs

11/18/2010

Tim Casey ;

St. Louis—Health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other healthcare and pharmacy-related businesses must take seriously the impact and high costs associated with pharmacy fraud and crime, according to information presented...

St. Louis—Health insurers,...

11/18/2010

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Research presented at ASH 2017 will highlight how costs for autologous stem cell transplantation have decreased over the past decade.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and by 2020, COPD will be the third leading cause of mortality.

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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...

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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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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,...

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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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