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Increased Use of Telehealth Among Veterans in 2019

12/19/2019

As the digital age continues to grow, a mid-October report from the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) showed that during fiscal year 2019, more than 900,000 veterans used VA telehealth services. According to the VA, this is a 17% increase...

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12/19/2019

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ADA Guideline Compliance Results in Lower Costs, Fewer Hospital Visits

12/19/2019

When American Diabetes Association (ADA) guideline recommendations are followed, researchers found that there is a significant reduction in total annual health care costs, inpatient hospitalization, and emergency room expenditures for...

When American Diabetes...

12/19/2019

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Trump, HHS Announce Pricing Transparency Rule for Hospitals, Insurers

12/19/2019

Two new rules that require pricing information to be made publicly available were finalized and announced by the Trump administration, US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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12/19/2019

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Walgreens Offers Increased Access to Glucose Monitoring Devices Through Medicare

12/19/2019

Through the launch of a new billing solution, Medicare patients will now be able to obtain continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices at any of Walgreens’ retail pharmacy locations.

Through the launch of a new...

12/19/2019

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CMS Issues Proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule

12/19/2019

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule recently that is intended to improve the program’s integrity, as well as to ensure state supplemental payments and other financial...

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12/19/2019

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PCMH Integration Proves Beneficial for Improving CKD Outcomes

12/19/2019

A group of researchers, lead by Joseph Vassalotti, MD, and colleagues, found that a scalable chronic kidney disease (CKD) intervention was feasible and also improved patient outcomes. They published their study findings online in the American...

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12/19/2019

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Study Finds Insurance-Based Disparities in Breast Cancer Trial Outcomes

12/13/2019

Compared with those with private insurance, participants in breast cancer clinical trials with Medicare, Medicaid, or other government insurance were less likely to complete trials and had a lower survival rate.

Compared with those with private...

12/13/2019

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Clinical Benefit of Breast Cancer Drugs Differs with Criteria

12/13/2019

Most clinical trials supporting US Food and Drug Administration approval of drugs for metastatic breast cancer over the past 13 years did not meet thresholds for substantial clinical benefit on two of three established measures, according to...

Most clinical trials supporting...

12/13/2019

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Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Options for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

12/13/2019

“Several neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment options exist for patients with HER2-positive stage II to III breast cancer. Recent results of the KATHERINE trial showed that adjuvant T-DM1 can reduce distant recurrence risk in patients without...

“Several neoadjuvant and...

12/13/2019

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Improving Aromatase Inhibitor Adherence for Breast Cancer May Require Support

12/10/2019

“Issues related to nonadherence are increasingly important,” Dawn Hershman, MD, professor of medicine and epidemiology at Columbia University Medical Center, explained.

“Issues related to nonadherence...

12/10/2019

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HHS Announces Start Date for 340B Ceiling Price Rule

11/02/2018

Following five delays, HHS has announced it will cancel its plan to postpone imposing new ceiling prices for the 340B drug discount program and it will launch early next year.

Following five delays, HHS has...

11/02/2018

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Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors

07/29/2010

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Eliquis More Cost-Effective Than Warfarin Among Elderly With NVAFf

12/19/2016

According to a study, use of Eliquis was associated with lower costs and use of health care resources among elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

According to a study, use of...

12/19/2016

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Conrad: GOP would be `misusing` reconciliation to repeal health law

10/13/2011

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Prison Health Provider Agrees to Changes in California

02/10/2015

One of the largest US for-profit prison healthcare providers has agreed to change how it staffs California jails.

One of the largest US for-profit...

02/10/2015

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

11/13/2024

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...

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11/13/2024

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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09/26/2024

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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives

09/25/2024

Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.

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09/25/2024

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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.

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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,...

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06/11/2024

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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.

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