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Surgical Pearls

10/18/2022

Riya Gandhi, MA, Associate Editor

In this interview, Loren D. Krueger, MD, met with The Dermatologist to discuss the benefits and risks of surgical treatments for patients with vitiligo based on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.

In this interview, Loren D....

10/18/2022

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A Payer Expert Analyzes Rare Disease Drug Policy

06/06/2022

Edmund J Pezalla, MD

Edmund J Pezalla, MD, founder and CEO of Enlightenment Bioconsult, Hartford, CT provides insight on rare disease drug policy noting volume and indication-based contracts as potential solutions for managing costs of therapies.

Edmund J Pezalla, MD, founder...

06/06/2022

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Predictions for US Health Care Information Technology in 2021

05/28/2021

Chris Hobson, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Orion Health

Chris Hobson, MD, Chief Medical Offic...

"COVID-19 and political uncertainty placed immense pressure across the entirety of the health care industry as organizations were tasked with balancing an already overloaded system with limited resources and shifting priorities to respond...

"COVID-19 and political...

05/28/2021

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Five Trends Driving Adoption of Holistic Strategies: Focusing on Revenue Integrity

04/12/2021

Vasilios Nassiopoulos, Vice President of Platform Strategy and Innovation, Hayes

Vasilios Nassiopoulos, Vice President...

Holistic approaches to revenue integrity ensure that all billing and compliance functions are working collaboratively to address all sides of a claim.

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04/12/2021

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Three Steps to Identify and Address Social Determinants of Health

08/31/2020

Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS, Director of Clinical Programs at Wellframe

Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS, Direc...

Social determinants of health (SDoH) reflect a wide variety of factors, including where people live, their education level, their occupation, and their ability to access support networks.

Social determinants of health...

08/31/2020

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Three Reasons Why Medication Adherence is Crucial During COVID-19

07/21/2020

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth

Medication adherence must become a national priority as we deal with the continued effects of COVID-19.

Medication adherence must become...

07/21/2020

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Health Care in the 2020s

01/17/2020

David Carr, PhD, Senior Engagement Manager, Precision Xtract

David Carr, PhD, Senior Engagement Ma...

As we say goodbye to the 2010s, David Carr, PhD, senior engagement manager, Precision Xtract, looks at the prevailing trends and projects what he thinks the key topics are to consider in the coming decade.

As we say goodbye to the 2010s,...

01/17/2020

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Overcoming Barriers to Interoperability and Patient Data Ownership

06/18/2019

In a recent podcast, Matthew Michela, CEO and president of Life Image, a global network for sharing clinical and imaging data powered by industry leading interoperability standards, discussed innovations in interoperability and the value of...

In a recent podcast, Matthew...

06/18/2019

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Beyond the Current Standard of Care for Pediatric ADHD: A New Era of Digital Therapeutics

03/20/2019

Madison Preib, MPH¹; Philip L. Cyr, MPH^1,2; Joseph Honcz³;
and Robert L. Findling, MBA, MD ⁴

Madison Preib, MPH1; Philip L. Cyr, M...

As the most common neurodevelopment disorder of childhood, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) places a significant burden on the US health care system.1-5 In today’s changing medical climate, there is growing pressure to improve...

As the most common...

03/20/2019

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Health Care Mergers: Major Impacts of a Consolidating Market

02/23/2019

David Henka, president and CEO of ActiveRADAR

David Henka, president and CEO of Act...

ActiveRADAR is a health care analytics and technology company that specializes in prescription-based reference pricing. It provides a reference pricing solution to self-funded employers looking to control their pharmaceutical spend. David...

ActiveRADAR is a health care...

02/23/2019

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Identifying Large-Vessel Vasculitis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Clinical and Laboratory Red Flags

04/05/2024

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Potential red flags for large-vessel vasculitis in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) include inflammatory back pain, significant pelvic involvement, widespread lower extremity pain, marked inflammatory response indicated by specific lab...

Potential red flags for...

04/05/2024

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Get Ready for Consolidation

10/14/2015

Dean Celia

Big insurers are not the only ones trying to get bigger. Smaller firms, health systems, and others are grabbing for a bigger slice of the pie. Here’s what it means for managed care.

Big insurers are not the...

10/14/2015

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New Frontiers in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Treatment

06/06/2024

In this video, Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann shares her extensive knowledge of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including epidemiology, pathogenesis, current treatment approaches, and therapies in development.

In this video, Dr. Elizabeth...

06/06/2024

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Formulary Frontlines®

Breakthroughs in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

10/26/2017

S Russell Spjut, PharmD, clinical pharmacist of formulary management at MagellanRx Management

S Russell Spjut, PharmD, clinical pha...

S Russell Spjut, PharmD, discusses current first-line therapies and new treatment opions used to treat acute myeloid leukemia and their associated costs.

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10/26/2017

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Obesity's Dual Role in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Risk Factor and Protective Paradox

09/03/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...

Obesity, traditionally...

09/03/2024

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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.

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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Conference Coverage

Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

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