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Hospitals Brace for Impact of 340B Drug Pricing Program Changes

09/14/2018

Since the implementation of changes to the 340B Drug Pricing program in January 2018, a long, growing debate over the merits and problems with the program has only strengthened.

Since the implementation of...

09/14/2018

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Improving Access Through Walgreens New Digital Platform

09/18/2018

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Giovanni Monti, MBA, MIA, Walgreens Boots Alliance vice president, and director of Healthcare Innovation, discusses the new platform created by Walgreens—Find Care Now—and explains how it will expand access to care for patients and also...

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09/18/2018

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CVS Shifts to ICER Value-Based Drug Pricing Strategy

09/18/2018

CVS Caremark will shift to using the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER) value-based drug pricing system, which excludes some high-cost drugs from health plans, a white paper from CVS explained.

CVS Caremark will shift to using...

09/18/2018

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Prescription Drug Costs Account for 15% of Total Health Care Spending

09/18/2018

Despite the frequent claim by the industry that 10% of spending goes toward pharmaceuticals, a new report published online in Health Affairs suggests that prescription drugs may actually account for roughly 15% of all money spent on total...

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09/18/2018

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CMS Increases Pricing Transparency, Requires Hospitals to Post Prices Online

09/18/2018

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) that increases pricing transparency by pushing hospitals to post standard charges online in a machine-readable...

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09/18/2018

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Express Scripts Announces Formulary Exclusions for 2019, Drops Nearly 50 Drugs

09/18/2018

The nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts, has announced they will drop approximately 48 drugs in 2019 from its current lineup of covered drugs, according to a company press release.

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09/18/2018

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CMS Announces Strategy to Lower Medicare Advantage Costs

09/18/2018

In an effort to negotiate better deals for Medicare patients and create competition between drugs used to treat the same conditions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced they will shift more than half of the...

In an effort to negotiate better...

09/18/2018

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VA Secretary Clarifies Collective Bargaining Authority Relating to Patient Care

09/18/2018

Robert Wilkie, department of Veteran Affairs (VA) secretary, recently clarified that unions can no longer use collective bargaining rights when it comes to professional conduct and patient care by VA providers.

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09/18/2018

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VA, Walgreens Announce Collaboration

09/18/2018

In an effort to improve care coordination for veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced it will work with Walgreens to coordinate patient and pharmaceutical care for VA-enrolled patients.

In an effort to improve care...

09/18/2018

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Ahead of VA MISSION Act Expansion, Caregiver Program Requires Attention

09/18/2018

According to a recent analysis from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the VA has not adequately monitored its Caregiver Assistance Program, which has resulted in patient care access limitations and...

According to a recent analysis...

09/18/2018

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Meeting Preview: What to Expect at HQC 2018

09/18/2018

The 2018 Health Care Quality Congress (HQC) is a new national meeting by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) that will take place October 5–7 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX.

The 2018 Health Care Quality...

09/18/2018

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New Approach Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer in Lab

11/28/2014

A recombinant version of thrombospondin-1 type I repeats (3TSR) in combination with chemotherapy shows promise in a mouse model of advanced stage epithelial ovarian cancer.

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11/28/2014

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Cost of Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma Decreasing

12/06/2017

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

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COPD Projected to be Third Leading Cause of Death by 2020

11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald ;

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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Debt-limit deal triggers lobbying campaign from health-care and defense industries

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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

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.

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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).

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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).

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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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