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AMCP: Qualified Health Plans: Ratings, Restrictions, and Requirements for 2016 and Beyond

12/21/2015

CMS submitted its letter outlining the 2016 prescription drug requirements to insurers in the federally facilitated marketplace.

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12/21/2015

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PCMH: Systematizing Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation

12/16/2015

Systematizing Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation With the rise of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) and accountable care organizations (ACOs), it is important for managed care professionals to understand how these models can...

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12/16/2015

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ECTRIMS: Impact of Impaired Walking On Health Care Utilization

12/16/2015

Impaired mobility and walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) negatively impacts all aspects of the patients’ lives.

Impaired mobility and walking in...

12/16/2015

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ECTRIMS: EMERALD Shows High Compliance Rate With Alemtuzumab

12/16/2015

Interim analysis from the ongoing EMERALD [Evaluation of the Management of Infusion Reactions in Alemtuzumab- treated Patients] study will help provide additional guidance for optimizing the management of infusion-associated reactions (IARs)...

Interim analysis from the...

12/16/2015

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ECTRIMS: Overcoming Uncertainty When Managing MS Relapse

12/16/2015

Relapses are one of the distinctive features of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) and serve as the defining clinical presentation that leads to diagnosis and delivery of value-based care. There is uncertainty and heterogeneity in...

Relapses are one of the...

12/16/2015

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Literature Review: Hyperkalemia

12/18/2015

New Treatment for Hyperkalemia Current therapy options are limited and there is an increased risk of drug–drug interactions when patients take >1 potassium increasing drug. Hyperkalemia is defined as elevated serum potassium...

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12/18/2015

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MANAGING ASTHMA: Keys to Delivering Value-Based Care

12/16/2015

Asthma can be difficult to treat, making it a challenge to manage in a value-based framework.

Asthma can be difficult to...

12/16/2015

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Disease State Overview: MANAGING ASTHMA: Keys to Delivering Value-Based Care

12/16/2015

MANAGING ASTHMA: Keys to Delivering Value-Based Care Asthma can be difficult to treat, making it a challenge to manage in a value-based framework.

MANAGING ASTHMA: Keys to...

12/16/2015

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Literature Review: Psoriasis Carries Hefty Price Tag

12/16/2015

Costs associated with psoriasis may be viewed from several different perspectives, including the patient, payer, and society.

Costs associated with psoriasis...

12/16/2015

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Burden of Antibiotic Resistance: Stopping an Epidemic, Containing Cost

12/16/2015

Stephanie Vaccaro ;

Burden of Antibiotic Resistance: Stopping an Epidemic, Containing Cost Antibiotic resistance is exacting a high price in the US. In April 2011, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that antibiotic resistance accounted for...

Burden of Antibiotic Resistance:...

12/16/2015

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ASCO: Link Between Obesity and Cancer

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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10/02/2014

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Court Allows Democratic States to Defend Obamacare Payments

08/02/2017

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.

A court recently granted 16...

08/02/2017

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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.

Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical...

05/06/2021

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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...

02/19/2014

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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.

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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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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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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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