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Humana, LabCorp Authorize At-Home COVID Testing

07/21/2020

Humana is launching a pilot home-testing program for its members that will allow them to utilize LabCorp at-home test collection kits for COVID-19. The major insurer also announced a new collaboration with Quest Diagnostics and Walmart that...

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07/21/2020

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Application of Machine Learning to Organize EHR Data

06/22/2020

Using a case-example of opioid medication classification for use in pain medicine outcomes research, researchers demonstrated in a presentation at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th Annual Meeting, that the application of machine...

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06/22/2020

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Triage, Opiate Prescription Trends

06/22/2020

A study presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th Annual Meeting explored the association between emergency room (ER) triage, level of acuity, and opioid administration.

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06/22/2020

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Using Integrated Interventions to Increase Compliance in Opioid Prescribing

06/22/2020

Researchers presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th Annual Meeting a poster titled, “Integrated Interventions to Increase Compliance with Practice Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing for Chronic, Non-Cancer-Associated Pain in...

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06/22/2020

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Association of Out-of-Pocket Costs, Prescription Opioid Use

06/22/2020

Increasing out-of-pocket costs has minimal effect on prescription opioid use, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th Annual Meeting.

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06/22/2020

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Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy, Opioid Prescribing Patterns

06/22/2020

Researchers recently presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th Annual Meeting on the association of systemic opioid prescribing patterns and total cost of care for patients beginning spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy.

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06/22/2020

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Examining Trends of Back Pain Management, Opioid Use, and ED Utilization

06/22/2020

Back pain is one of the top pain complaints in the United States and simultaneously one of the most common reason for patient presentation in the emergency department (ED). A study presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th...

Back pain is one of the top pain...

06/22/2020

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Poor Response to Triptans for Migraine Increases HCRU

06/22/2020

Triptans are among the most commonly prescribed medication class for acute treatment for patients presenting with migraine attacks but researchers recently presented at the AAN 2020 Annual Meeting on the effects on health care resource...

Triptans are among the most...

06/22/2020

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Migraine Treatment Failure Associated With High HCRU

06/22/2020

Managing migraine is associated with substantial economic burden prompting researchers to examine the association between overall health care resource utilization (HCRU) and treatment failure.

Managing migraine is associated...

06/22/2020

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Rapid MRI for Stroke Patients in ED Reduces Health Care Costs

06/22/2020

According to science presented at the AAN 2020 Annual Meeting, rapid MRI is a cost-effective diagnosis method in the emergency department evaluation of suspected stroke patients. Adam de Havenon, MD, University of Utah, and colleagues,...

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06/22/2020

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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality

09/13/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.

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09/13/2024

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CDC Invests $400 Million to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Surveillance Efforts Nationwide

09/16/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400 million in funding to boost HIV prevention and surveillance efforts across the United States, aiming to accelerate progress in reducing new infections and improving health...

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09/16/2024

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

09/13/2024

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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...

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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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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.

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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,...

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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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.

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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.

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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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