Volume 17, Issue 10, November 2020 - First Report Managed Care

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An Expert Look at Presidential Pandemic Plans

11/20/2020

In the waning days before the election, President Trump and President-elect Biden laid out their thoughts on the pandemic. President Trump touted that COVID was all the media could speak about and added that talk of the virus would disappear...

In the waning days before the...

11/20/2020

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New Options Available for Treatment-Resistant Depression

11/20/2020

Jeff Craven ;

Over the past 30 years, few new pharmacologic therapies have been developed for mood disorders, including depression. However, for patients who do not respond to conventional pharmacologic treatments for MDD, new answers for...

Over the past 30 years, few new...

11/20/2020

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Reducing Opioid Utilization, Costs Through Provider Outreach, Coordination

11/20/2020

Study findings from a poster presented at AMCP Nexus 2020 suggest that when providers perform outreach and coordination across both prescribers and patients, opioid utilization and costs are reduced.

Study findings from a poster...

11/20/2020

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Advancing Health Equity by Addressing SDoH, Health Disparities

11/20/2020

As much as 80% of health outcomes are driven by social determinants of health (SDoH) which are defined as the community-level conditions and environments in which people live, work, learn, worship, and age.

As much as 80% of health...

11/20/2020

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Examining Definition Discrepancies for Curative Therapies From a Payer Perspective

11/20/2020

Coverage decisions for curative therapies can vary greatly due to their extended benefit/risk profiles and differing definitions by payers, according to research presented at AMCP Nexus 2020.

Coverage decisions for curative...

11/20/2020

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Cost vs Utility: Weighing Benefits and Challenges of Gene Therapies

11/20/2020

As gene therapies continue to grow in popularity for the treatment of rare diseases, stakeholders are navigating the benefits and challenges associated with these expensive treatments.

As gene therapies continue to...

11/20/2020

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Managed Care Q&A

Improving Care Quality Through Meaningful Partnerships

11/20/2020

Edan Stanley ;

Ben Park, MD, president and CEO, American Health Network, part of Optum Care, discusses a recent partnership with Suburban Health Organization that will improve health care quality for Medicare Advantage members and reduce costs, and shares...

Ben Park, MD, president and CEO,...

11/20/2020

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Managed Care Q&A

Analyzing What the Health Care System Will Be Like Under a New Administration

11/20/2020

Julie Gould ;

Ben Isgur, Health Research Institute Leader, PwC, leads PwC’s Health Research Institute, the think tank within the firm that looks at health industry trends that affect pharma, life sciences, payers, providers, and large employers through...

Ben Isgur, Health Research...

11/20/2020

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Veterans Health Today

VA-Specific Primary Care Clinicians Say E-Consultations Are Valuable, But May Increase Workload

11/20/2020

Julie Gould ;

In this interview with Veterans Health Today, Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, discusses his recent study examining the pros and cons...

In this interview with Veterans...

11/20/2020

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Pharmacy Insight

New Walgreens Survey Identifies Flu-Related Knowledge Gaps Among Patient Groups

11/20/2020

Julie Gould ;

Tasha Polster, BSPharm, vice president, pharmacy quality compliance and patient safety, Walgreens, discusses misconceptions that often keep patients from getting a flu shot, and what age group is often less knowledgeable about the flu and the...

Tasha Polster, BSPharm, vice...

11/20/2020

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Integrated Healthcare Executive

Solutions for Organizations Suffering from a Lack of Data Insights

11/20/2020

Julie Gould ;

Michael Simmons, CEO and founder of andros, explains how the use of technology, including his new solution CredSimple, helps leverage data-enabled learnings and an AI-powered process that streamlines health care organizations’ entire...

Michael Simmons, CEO and founder...

11/20/2020

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Starting Specific Biologics Linked With Greater Asthma Burden

05/23/2019

“Real-world data on the characteristics and burden of disease among patients with asthma before receiving asthma-specific biologics would improve the understanding of the use of these therapies in a clinical setting,” researchers wrote.

“Real-world data on the...

05/23/2019

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Oncology Care Model: Delivering Better Care

09/15/2017

Jill Sederstorm ;

The CMS Oncology Care Model turned 1 year old this July.

The CMS Oncology Care Model...

09/15/2017

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Access to Widen on Medicare Data

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Real-World Examples of Benefit Integration Management

03/31/2015

San Diego—During a session at the AMCP meeting, Jennifer Schauer, PharmD, clinical pharmacist, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Unity Health Insurance, Madison, Wisconsin, and Elizabeth Kelly, PharmD, clinical manager, pharmacy...

San Diego—During a session at...

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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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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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