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Adverse Events From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Boost Costs

02/21/2020

Just 29% of adults underwent treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the year and a half following diagnosis, according to a study published in Cancer Medicine.

Just 29% of adults underwent...

02/21/2020

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California Bill Seeks to Improve Prenatal Care for Incarcerated Women

02/21/2020

Following a recent a lawsuit alleging the maltreatment of pregnant women in a Californian county jail, lawmakers propose a bill that would offer more protection and improve prenatal care.

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02/21/2020

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Some LTC Patients Have Inadequate or No Drug Coverage

02/21/2020

According to new study findings, which were published online in Medical Care, Medicare enrollees in long-term care (LTC) were found to have inadequate or no drug coverage.

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02/21/2020

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Congress Revisits Surprise Billing With New Mediation Proposal

02/21/2020

The latest attempt to reach resolution on the controversial practice of surprise billing comes from the House Ways & Means Committee, who propose a two-step mediation process to resolve disputes and eliminate the problem.

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02/21/2020

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Why Diabetes Lifestyle Interventions Changed to a Medicare-Covered Service

02/21/2020

Collaboration, national standards, and public input were key in converting the evidence-based lifestyle intervention from the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program trial into a service reimbursed by Medicare, according to a study published online...

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02/21/2020

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CVS Health Publishes Methods to Reduce Gene Therapy Costs

02/21/2020

According to CVS Health, extending the National Medical Excellence (NME) program model, evolving the role of specialty pharmacy, value-based contracting, and financial protection programs are key approaches to reducing the cost impact of gene...

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02/21/2020

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ACP Publishes Support of Single-Payer System

02/21/2020

The American College of Physicians (ACP) endorsed a single-payer reformed system of United States health care in a broad proposal published in an Annals of Internal Medicine supplement.

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02/21/2020

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Researchers Identify Significant Risk Factors for Treatment Response to CD-19 CAR-T Therapy in ALL

01/27/2020

Results from an analysis presented at the 2019 ASH Annual Meeting reveal significant risk factors for worse treatment response after CD-19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in relapsed/refractory (R/R) B-cell acute lymphoblastic...

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01/27/2020

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Data Support Monitoring Patients After Treatment for Iron Deficiency Anemia

01/27/2020

According to data presented at the 2019 ASH Annual Meeting, patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) should be monitored for serum phosphate after being treated with ferric carboxymaltose.

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01/27/2020

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Automated Texts, Other Tech Interventions May Improve Psychiatric Drug Adherence

01/27/2020

Telemedicine interventions may improve medication adherence in patients with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia, according to a systematic review published in General Hospital Psychiatry.

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01/27/2020

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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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Partial Medicaid Expansion and ACA Enhanced Matching

03/20/2019

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Utah is the latest state to ask approval for partial Medicaid expansion with enhanced federal funds, capping enrollment for nonelderly adults up to 100% of the federal poverty level and using per capita caps to constrain federal costs. If...

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03/20/2019

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Few Plans Receive 5-Star NCQA Ratings

09/19/2024

Hannah Musick ;

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)'s annual insurance rankings reveal only 5 plans earned a perfect 5-Star Rating, with most plans falling between 3 and 4 Stars, according to Fierce Healthcare. These findings emphasize the...

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09/19/2024

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UC Davis Health Unveils Innovative Strategy to Shield Patients With COPD and Asthma From Wildfire Hazards

09/20/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...

As wildfires become an annual...

09/20/2024

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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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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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