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What to Expect at PBMI’s 2020 National Conference

02/21/2020

PBMI is hosting its 25th Anniversary National Conference March 2 to March 4 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. PBMI’s yearly conference has been a staple to pharmacy benefit management (PBM), offering an open forum for the...

PBMI is hosting its 25th...

02/21/2020

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Managed Care Q&A

Ensuring Members Utilize and Understand Their Benefits

02/21/2020

Edan Stanley

Beth Roberts, senior vice president, commercial business at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, discusses the importance of communicating with members what is available to them through their plan, and how population health management is key in...

Beth Roberts, senior vice...

02/21/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Palliative Care Proves Beneficial for Veterans With Cancer

02/21/2020

Julie Gould

Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR, and colleagues recently published a study in JAMA Oncology on the association between palliative care and survival rates, particularly among lung cancer patients in the veteran population. Veterans Health Today...

Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR,...

02/21/2020

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Veterans Health Today

Veterans Group Seeks Apology From President Trump

02/21/2020

Following a remark from President Donald Trump stating that he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to be a serious condition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is demanding he apologize.

Following a remark from...

02/21/2020

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Veterans Returning From Deployment Open to Family Guidance

02/21/2020

In a small survey, the majority of veterans returning from military deployment said they would be open to taking part in a program on parenting skills. Researchers published their findings online in Military Medicine.

In a small survey, the majority...

02/21/2020

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Veterans Health Today

VA Deputy Secretary Dismissed

02/21/2020

According to a statement by Robert Wilkie, department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary, James Byrne, VA deputy secretary, has been fired.

According to a statement by...

02/21/2020

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CMS to Cover New Chronic Lower Back Pain Therapy

02/21/2020

In a national coverage determination reconsideration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently the decision to cover acupuncture for Medicare enrollees diagnosed with chronic low back pain.

In a national coverage...

02/21/2020

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Single-Payer System Could Reduce Health Care Expenditures

02/21/2020

As politicians continue to debate various approaches to health care, a recently published study shows that a single-payer system has the potential to reduce health care expenditures in as little as one year.

As politicians continue to...

02/21/2020

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Eli Lilly Prices New Class of Migraine Treatment

02/21/2020

Eli Lilly announced that its new acute migraine treatment, Reyvow (lasmiditan), will be priced at $640 for a pack of eight pills.

Eli Lilly announced that its new...

02/21/2020

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CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage and Part D Changes to Improve Transparency

02/21/2020

As part of President Trump’s executive order Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors and Advancing American Kidney Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) proposed changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D.

As part of President Trump’s...

02/21/2020

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Navigating Work With PBMs: Negotiations, Misalignments, and Drug Costs

12/07/2023

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Ignoring the appropriate use of drugs is equally harmful when negotiating with PBMs, as it can and does result in the wrong drugs getting on a formulary with the obvious downstream effect on patient care, costs, and outcomes.

Ignoring the appropriate use of...

12/07/2023

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Vilazodone Superior to Placebo for Treatment of Depression

09/14/2012

Tori Socha

Philadelphia—Among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), those with more severe depression have longer duration of illness, increased comorbidity and mortality, fewer spontaneous remissions, and more recurrences. A previous study...

Philadelphia—Among patients with...

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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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The Toxic Effects of Tea Tree Oil for Treatment of Demodex Mites

11/16/2023

Hannah Musick

“Our findings show that T4O causes a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cell survival of immortalized human meibomian gland epithelial cells,” said researchers.

“Our findings show that T4O...

11/16/2023

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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).

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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