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Olaparib Proves Cost-Effective as First-Line Maintenance Therapy in Ovarian Cancer Patients With BRCA Mutation

06/22/2020

After a phase 3 clinical trial showed that olaparib is a successful maintenance therapy for patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer and a germline or somatic BRCA mutation, researchers examined its overall cost-effectiveness...

After a phase 3 clinical trial...

06/22/2020

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Measuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Ovarian Cancer Patients

06/22/2020

Letrozole, a maintenance hormone therapy could be a cost-effective strategy for patients being treated for low-grade, serious ovarian cancer (LGSC), explained researchers at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s 2020 Annual meeting.

Letrozole, a maintenance hormone...

06/22/2020

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Managed Care Q&A

Accountable Care Organizations in the Wake of COVID-19

06/22/2020

Edan Stanley

Lynn Barr of Caravan Health, sheds light on how COVID-19 has impacted accountable care organizations, as well as offers her thoughts on the potential long-term effects on the health care system.

Lynn Barr of Caravan Health,...

06/22/2020

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Formulary Frontlines®

Breakthroughs in Alzheimer Treatment Needed

06/22/2020

Edan Stanley

Alzheimer disease has tremendous social and economic impact for which there is no known cure, however, strides in diagnosis and epidemiology could one day lead to breakthroughs in treatment. As one of the most common types of dementia,...

Alzheimer disease has tremendous...

06/22/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Tobacco Use Widespread Among Veterans

06/22/2020

US veterans use tobacco at significantly higher rates than the general population, according to a study published online in Preventive Medicine Reports. In younger veterans, use of cigarette and noncigarette tobacco products is especially...

US veterans use tobacco at...

06/22/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Risk of Recent Prescription Opioid Misuse Higher for Bisexual Women Veterans

06/22/2020

Bisexual women veterans are at increased risk of having misused prescription opioids over the past 12 months, according to study findings recently published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

Bisexual women veterans are at...

06/22/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Deaths from Suicide, Accidental Poisoning Rise Among Midlife White Veteran Men

06/22/2020

All-cause death rates in the United States for white male veterans ages 55 through 64 increased significantly between 2003 and 2014, and the escalation was accompanied by spikes in deaths from suicide, accidental poisoning, and alcoholic...

All-cause death rates in the...

06/22/2020

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Improved Outcomes Associated With CD19-Specific CAR-T Therapy in CLL Patients

06/22/2020

In a recent study, researchers examined the outcomes of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treated with CD19-specific Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy—specifically focusing on overall survival and progression...

In a recent study, researchers...

06/22/2020

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Oral Semaglutide Associated With Reduced Costs, Improved QALYs for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

06/22/2020

Oral semaglutide, the first tablet formulation glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with lower costs and improved quality adjusted life years (QALYs),...

Oral semaglutide, the first...

06/22/2020

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Examining Health Care Utilization, Clinical Burden of AML for Payers

06/22/2020

The incidence rate of patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia has been progressing consistently over the last decade in the United States, prompting researchers to conduct an impact analysis on health care resource utilization (HRU),...

The incidence rate of patients...

06/22/2020

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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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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.

The US Department of Health and...

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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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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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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Videos

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

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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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