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Why Investment in Primary Care Through PCMH Utilization is Important

09/18/2019

Ann Greiner, MCP, president and CEO of Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative, Washington, DC, kicked off the first session of PCMH Congress 2019. Ms Greiner first explained that primary care is being reinvented with PCMH. She said that...

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09/18/2019

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Random Plasma Glucose Tests Predict Diabetes Diagnosis

09/18/2019

Random blood tests could be used to predict the development of diabetes and lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes, suggests a study published online in PLoS One.

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09/18/2019

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Low Use of Diabetes Prevention Activities Among At-Risk Adults

09/18/2019

Participation in lifestyle modification programs to prevent diabetes is “exceedingly low” among US adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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09/18/2019

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Long-Term Metformin Use Among Veteran Population Lowers Incidence of Neurodegenerative Disease

09/18/2019

More than 2 years of metformin therapy, compared with no metformin use, was associated with a lower incidence of neurodegenerative disease among older adults with type 2 diabetes who were US veterans, according to a study published online in...

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09/18/2019

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VA, CMS to Improve Safety Surveillance of Meds Given to Veterans

09/18/2019

The Department of Veteran Affairs and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced they will come together and work to improve drug safety monitoring of prescriptions, including opioids, that are given to veterans.

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09/18/2019

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VA, Cigna New Partnership Aims at Preventing Opioid Misuse Among Veterans With Chronic Pain

09/18/2019

According to a recent press release, the Department of Veteran Affairs has partnered with Cigna in a new public-private partnership. Together, the two agencies hope to improve the safety and quality of care for veterans with chronic pain who...

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09/18/2019

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VA, Virta Health Partner to Improve Care for Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes

09/18/2019

According to a press release from the Department of Veteran Affairs, the agency has teamed up with Virta Health, a licensed medical provider in all 50 states, to explore a new program focused on improving the health of those with type 2...

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09/18/2019

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Universal Health Plan May Not Increase Hospital Care

09/18/2019

As election season approaches, Medicare-for-All and other universal health plan concepts continue to be discussed at length. Authors of a recent study in Annals of Internal Medicine researched a popular concern that such a plan would cause a...

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09/18/2019

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CVS Caremark Grows Diabetes Care Program, Offers New Tools

09/18/2019

CVS Caremark announced plans to expand upon its Transform Diabetes Care (TDC) program focusing on greater prevention, adding more areas of care and intervention models for patients with diabetes and hypertension.

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09/18/2019

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Burnout Experienced by More Than Two-Thirds of US Physicians

09/18/2019

A new report released by InCrowd, a health care market research insights company, showed that not only do 68% of US physicians surveyed experience some level of burnout, but only 25% believe their facilities adequately address the...

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09/18/2019

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Most Effective Complementary, Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis

11/12/2018

Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.

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11/12/2018

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Access to Multiple Health Systems May Put Patients at Risk

12/19/2016

The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised.

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12/19/2016

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Lower Medicaid Dispensing Fees May Pressure Pharmacies

12/06/2011

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Stem Cells Offer Promising Key to New Malaria Drugs - US Research

02/13/2015

Human stem cells engineered to produce renewable sources of mature, liver-like cells can be grown and infected with malaria to test potentially life-saving new drugs.

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02/13/2015

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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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