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Agent Orange Exposure Increases Risk of Progression to Multiple Myeloma

05/05/2020

Patients with monoclonal gammopathy had a higher likelihood of progressing to multiple myeloma if they had past exposure to Agent Orange, a mixture of herbicides used during the Vietnam War. Researchers published the finding, based on data...

Patients with monoclonal...

05/05/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Differences in Unintended Pregnancies, Contraceptive Use Among Women Veterans

05/05/2020

In a population of US military veterans, women who were Hispanic or non-Hispanic black were significantly more likely to report a history of unintended pregnancy and significantly less likely to have used prescription contraception in their...

In a population of US military...

05/05/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Phone-Based Work Counseling Improves Occupational, Clinical Outcomes in Veterans With Depression

05/05/2020

Adding phone-based counseling on work issues to standard depression care offered by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) improved both work productivity and depression severity in US veterans with depression and work limitations,...

Adding phone-based counseling on...

05/05/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Civilians Receiving Care in the VA During COVID-19 Outbreak

05/05/2020

Julie Gould

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin, MD, shares his thoughts on the Department of Veteran Affairs providing care for nonmilitary and civilans in the wake of the novel coronavirus.

Former VA Secretary David...

05/05/2020

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As COVID-19 Pandemic Widens, Benefits of GI Bill to Continue

05/05/2020

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), as of March 21, 2020, President Trump signed into law S 3503. This law allows the agency to continue providing educational benefits to students having to take courses online due to the...

According to the Department of...

05/05/2020

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Medicare Reduces Insurance Disparities Between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Adults

05/05/2020

The immigrant population in the United States continues to increase and public insurance programs, like Medicare, play a significant role in reducing coverage disparities for immigrants vs nonimmigrants, according to a recent JAMA Network...

The immigrant population in the...

05/05/2020

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UnitedHealthcare Expands Resources, Waives Testing Costs for COVID-19

05/05/2020

UnitedHealthcare announced several updates to provide people and families improved access to care and resources throughout the outbreak.

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05/05/2020

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Trump, CMS Expand Medicare Telehealth Services During COVID-19

05/05/2020

The Trump administration, in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that Medicare telehealth coverage will be expanded due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), offering more resources and health care...

The Trump administration, in...

05/05/2020

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CMS Report Shows Increased Health Care Spending Over Next Decade

05/05/2020

National health expenditures are expected to rise to nearly 20% of the gross domestic product by 2028, according to new estimates released by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

National health expenditures are...

05/05/2020

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UnitedHealth Group Study Supports Self-Administered COVID-19 Testing

05/05/2020

UnitedHealth Group and OptumCare clinicians conducted a study which found that patient-collected COVID-19 testing can be just as effective as a clinician-administered test, which has the potential to limit health care workers’ exposure.

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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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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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New 4F-PCC Proves Effective in Rapid Reversal of Anticoagulation for Urgent Surgery, Clinical Trial Finds

09/10/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

An investigational 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) is as effective and safe as an FDA-approved 4F-PCC for rapidly reversing vitamin K antagonist (VKA) anticoagulation in patients requiring urgent surgery, according to a...

An investigational 4-factor...

09/10/2024

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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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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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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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