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AHA Estimates Over $200 Billion in COVID-Related Hospital Revenue Losses

06/22/2020

The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a report which estimates that between March 1 and June 30, 2020, hospitals and health systems across the country will experience $202.6 billion in losses because of COVID-19 expenses and lost...

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06/22/2020

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Earlier Intervention Could Have Improved US Control of COVID-19

06/22/2020

As several states in the US approach devastating peaks of COVID-19 cases, researchers published in JAMA what combination of public health interventions were successful at controlling the spread in China.

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06/22/2020

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CVS to Offer COVID-19 Swab Testing at Select Locations

06/22/2020

CVS Health announced recently that it will begin offering self-administered swab testing for COVID-19 at select locations.

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06/22/2020

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AHIP Outlines Key Principles for Health Plans in States Reopening Amid Pandemic

06/22/2020

America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) collaborated with chief medical officers (CMO) to develop a list of key principles for health plans in order to help them continue to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care for members as states...

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06/22/2020

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BlueCross BlueShield Commits Nearly $3 Billion to Support Health Care Work Force, Communities

06/22/2020

In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Association announced this week that its network of more than 36 independent and locally-operated BCBS companies and its federal employee program have committed close to $3...

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06/22/2020

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Nasal Spray Epinephrine Shown to Be Bioequivalent, Effective

05/05/2020

Epinephrine administered via a nasal spray could be an effective alternative to injectors in treating anaphylaxis, according to research intended to be presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Annual Meeting. Three...

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05/05/2020

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Oral Immunotherapy for Multiple Food Allergies Proves Safe and Effective

05/05/2020

Grouping multiple food allergies into one oral immunotherapy (OIT) course is just as safe and effective as single food OIT, according to research presented at he AAAAI Annual Meeting.

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05/05/2020

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Alirocumab, Evinacumab Reduce LDL-C Levels in Adults with HoFH

05/05/2020

PCSK9 inhibitors alirocumab and novel evinacumab significantly reduced LDL-C levels in adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), according to science presented at ACC.20/WCC virtual meeting.

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05/05/2020

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What Is the Risk-Benefit Tradeoff of Acute Aspirin Use for Patients With AFib?

05/05/2020

The tradeoff between increased risk of bleeding and reduced risk of ischemic events may be equal among certain patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who take aspirin for up to 30 days, according to research presented during the 2020 American...

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05/05/2020

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Counseling, E-Cigarettes Improve Smoking Cessation

05/05/2020

According to late-breaking clinical trial science presented digitally at ACC.20/WCC, patients who received smoking cessation counseling and also used electronic cigarettes with nicotine were more likely to be successful at quitting smoking,...

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05/05/2020

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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.

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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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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...

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04/05/2024

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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.

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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.

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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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