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Diabetes, Chronic Conditions Linked With Higher Health Spending

05/05/2020

Chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, emphysema, high cholesterol, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and asthma, are linked with food insecurity and higher health care spending, according to results of a recent...

Chronic conditions, such as high...

05/05/2020

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CMS Announces Part D Insulin Cost-Sharing Payment Model

05/05/2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new voluntary Part D Senior Savings model that will offer plan beneficiaries 30-day supplies of insulin with a maximum $35 copay.

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05/05/2020

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New CMS, CDC Recommendations Released for Nursing Homes

05/05/2020

As the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to run rampant, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released new recommendations for nursing...

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05/05/2020

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Veterans Health Today

History of Mental Health Conditions Increases Risk of Chronic Opioid Use Among Vets With RA

03/31/2020

Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had a history of mental health conditions were at an increased risk of developing chronic opioid therapy, according to study findings published online in Clinical Rheumatology.

Veterans with rheumatoid...

03/31/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Rollout of New EHR System Delayed by VA

03/31/2020

A $16 billion electronic health record (EHR) system that was set to launch in March will not go live due to a delay by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).

A $16 billion electronic health...

03/31/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Nearly Half of Veterans With Mental Health Troubles Report Adversity While Younger

03/31/2020

Veterans seeking treatment for mental health problems compared with the general military population had higher rates of adversity when they were younger in life according to a study published online in the journal Psychological Trauma:Theory,...

Veterans seeking treatment for...

03/31/2020

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Interview: A Look Into the Value of Bariatric Surgery Among Vets

03/31/2020

Julie Gould

Veterans Health Today spoke with Matt Maciejewski, PhD, research career scientist for the Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) at the Durham VA Medical Center, about his recent study and the...

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03/31/2020

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Warfarin Patients Incurred Higher Post-Stroke Care Costs Compared with Rivaroxaban

03/31/2020

Researchers presented data comparing total healthcare cost in pre- and post-stroke periods between rivaroxaban- and warfarin-treated non-valvular atrial fibrillation NVAF patients at the International Stroke Conference 2020.

Researchers presented data...

03/31/2020

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Implementing Palliative Care for Stroke Patients Across Health System

03/31/2020

According to study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2020, implementing a hospice service at tertiary academic centers to enhance palliative care delivery for high mortality stroke volume and developing an end-of-life Stroke...

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03/31/2020

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IV Alteplase Administration Care Improves With Maryland Stroke Coalition Program

03/31/2020

The Maryland Stroke Coalition’s (MSC) coordinated cooperative approach to performance improvement was associated with increased intravenous (IV) alteplase administration rates and decreased median door to IV alteplase administration times,...

The Maryland Stroke Coalition’s...

03/31/2020

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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