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The Impact of Patient Education in Oncology/Hematology Care: Empowering Patients in Their Battle Against Cancer

08/31/2020

Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist

Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, Consu...

As health care providers, we all strive to deliver the best quality of care to our patients and the heroic efforts of health care providers has definitely been validated during the COVID-19 pandemic and their commitments to patient care are...

As health care providers, we all...

08/31/2020

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Examining Trends in ED Costs of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

08/31/2020

According to results of a recent JAMA Network Open study, total 30-day costs of emergency department (ED) care for Medicare beneficiaries has decreased over the last several years, which the authors mostly attribute to declining rates of...

According to results of a recent...

08/31/2020

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Poor Survival, High Costs for Medicare Patients With Glioblastoma

08/31/2020

In a study of Medicare patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the median overall survival was 5.9 months for those who underwent surgical resection and 3 months for those who did not, according to findings published in Neuro-Oncology...

In a study of Medicare patients...

08/31/2020

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Psoriatic Arthritis May Increase Mortality Risk in Young Adults

08/31/2020

Compared with their peers in the general population, young adults with psoriatic arthritis are at increased mortality risk, according to a study published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Compared with their peers in the...

08/31/2020

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CMS Shares New Resources Aimed at Protecting NH Residents During the Pandemic

08/31/2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced various initiatives designed to address the safety of nursing home (NH) residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread.

The Centers for Medicare &...

08/31/2020

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Switching SC-TNFi Associated With Higher Nontreatment HCRU

08/31/2020

Patients with inflammatory arthritis who switched from a first-line to a second-line subcutaneous tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor (SC-TNFi) incurred significantly higher nontreatment health care resource utilization (HCRU) costs 12...

Patients with inflammatory...

08/31/2020

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CMS, CDC Announce Reimbursement Options for Counseling COVID-19 Patients

08/31/2020

As maintaining the decline in COVID-19 cases remains a priority, the Centers for Medicare. & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced that physicians and health care providers who counsel...

As maintaining the decline in...

08/31/2020

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Hydroxychloroquine Plus Itraconazole Shows No Antitumor Activity in Advanced EOC

07/21/2020

Although the combination of hydroxychloroquine and itraconazole was shown to be feasible in heavily pre-treated patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), the regimen did not show any antitumor activity, according to...

Although the combination of...

07/21/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Exercise Appears to Preserve Cognitive Function in Veterans With Depression

07/21/2020

In a nationally representative sample of older US military veterans, the negative effect of depression on cognitive functioning was moderated by a pair of factors that affect brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) function in the brain: BDNF...

In a nationally representative...

07/21/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Omega-3 Supplements, Fish Intake Not Associated With Lower Risk of Nonfatal Coronary Artery Disease in Veterans

07/21/2020

Neither omega-3 fatty acid supplement use nor fish intake was linked with a lower risk of nonfatal coronary artery disease in US veterans, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.

Neither omega-3 fatty acid...

07/21/2020

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SOHO 2024 Insights: Examining the Use and Cost of Interferon Therapy for MPNs

09/13/2024

Amber Denham ;

In this interview, a leading expert discusses myeloproliferative neoplasms, as presented at the SOHO annual conference. Explore the interview to gain key insights into interferon therapies and important considerations for payers regarding...

In this interview, a leading...

09/13/2024

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COVID-19 Vaccination Does Not Increase Relapse Risk in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

09/19/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

COVID-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of severe relapse for most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to study results published in the American Journal of Neurology.

COVID-19 vaccination does not...

09/19/2024

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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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Commentary

Enhancing Provider Experience Through Electronic Prior Authorization

08/13/2024

Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...

Each year the American Medical...

08/13/2024

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On-Demand Webinar

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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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.

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

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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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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

Oncology

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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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