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Veterans Health Today

01/28/2022

Paul Nicolaus

A new study examines the possibility of increasing physical activity among veterans by turning daily step counts into a game.

A new study examines the...

01/28/2022

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Reimagining the Traditional PBM Model to Control Drug Costs

11/22/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

At AMCP Nexus 2021, Jason Borschow, founder and CEO, Abarca, explained the rationale behind Assura, a new product that will make the pharmacy benefit manager accountable for changes in list prices and increase drug spending transparency for...

At AMCP Nexus 2021, Jason...

11/22/2021

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News Connection

October/November 2021 Industry Updates

11/22/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the October/November 2021 issue of First Report Managed Care.

News Connection features the...

11/22/2021

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News Connection

September 2021 Industry Updates

09/16/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the September 2021 issue of First Report Managed Care.

News Connection features the...

09/16/2021

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Meeting Preview: AMCP Nexus 2021

09/16/2021

Attendees of AMCP Nexus 2021 will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from more than an expected 2500+ member and nonmember managed care decision makers back in person at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, CO, October 18-21. Like...

Attendees of AMCP Nexus 2021...

09/16/2021

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Viewpoint

Health Care Is the Economy: A Perspective

08/12/2021

John G Singer, executive director of Blue Spoon Consulting

“We are failing to reshape the American way of health care because the storyline of cost and price is perpetuating feedback loops that have not changed in more than 50 years,” says John G Singer, executive director of Blue Spoon Consulting.

“We are failing to reshape the...

08/12/2021

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Managed Care Q&A

Navigating Privacy, Stigma Concerns in At-Risk HIV Populations

08/12/2021

Edan Stanley

In order to end the HIV epidemic, payers and providers must work to improve uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among at-risk patient populations. In this interview, Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, shares...

In order to end the HIV...

08/12/2021

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Managed Care Q&A

Insights Into a New Anticancer Therapy and What Payers Should Know

08/12/2021

Julie Gould

Matthew R Price, MBA, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Phosplatin Therapeutics, discusses the current pipeline of treatments at Phosplatin—highlighting their lead candidate, PT-112—and explains how they will engage with...

Matthew R Price, MBA, executive...

08/12/2021

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Commentary

Breaking Through the Social Determinants of Health Data Barriers

08/12/2021

Rahul Sharma, CEO of HSBlox

“As providers and payers move deeper into population health and value-based case, one thing is clear—they need to be much more strategic in how they tackle social determinants of health,” says Rahul Sharma, CEO, HSBlox.

“As providers and payers move...

08/12/2021

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Veterans Health Today

Improving Patient Outcomes and Lowering Treatment Costs for Veterans With DVT, PE

08/12/2021

Bernard Ross, CEO, Sky Medical Technology

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) incidents cause the death of up to 100,000 Americans every year. A new medical technology device has been approved for use on the Veterans Administration Federal Supply Schedule. In this commentary, Bernard Ross,...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE)...

08/12/2021

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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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News

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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Conference Coverage

Federal Trade Commission’s Report Highlights PBMs’ Influence Over Drug Costs and Access in the US

09/17/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

In July 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published an interim report discussing the impact that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have on the accessibility and affordability of drugs in the US. The report was issued as part of an...

In July 2024, the Federal Trade...

09/17/2024

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Behind the Bill

September 18, 2024

09/18/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The aftermath of legal challenges and state legislation continues to reshape the landscape of copay accumulator programs, forcing payers and manufacturers to adapt their strategies.

The aftermath of legal...

09/18/2024

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Conference Coverage

Overcoming Challenges in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Research

08/29/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Research in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is expanding, but collaboration is crucial to address challenges such as heterogeneity and limitations of single-center studies to advance understanding and treatment strategies for...

Research in non-cystic fibrosis...

08/29/2024

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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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Videos

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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Videos

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

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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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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Videos

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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Videos

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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Conference Coverage

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

Oncology

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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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