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New Practical Tool Helps Estimate Clinical, Economic Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance

06/18/2019

In an effort to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to elevate the roles of infection prevention, stewardship, surveillance, and the health care professionals who manage these programs, a group of researchers developed a...

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06/18/2019

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High Rate of Opioid Prescribing to Children With Asthma

06/18/2019

Opioid prescribing to children and adolescents with asthma is high, according to a study presented, during a poster session at ISPOR 2019 .

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06/18/2019

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Financial Access Barriers to Health Care Increase Out-of-Pocket Costs, Productivity Loss

06/18/2019

During a podium session at the ISPOR annual meeting, Kevin Lu, PhD, University of South Carolina, explained why there is an urgent need to address financial burden or barriers among cancer survivors. Dr Lu identified the percentages of new...

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06/18/2019

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Higher Copays Increase Abandonment Rates of Treatment

06/18/2019

Darshan Mehta, PhD, of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, recently explained why increasing copays result in higher prescription abandonment rates among patients prescribed antiepileptic drugs (AED), during a session at the ISPOR annual meeting.

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06/18/2019

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Health Care Burden for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression Similar Among Multiple Payer Types

06/18/2019

During a session held at the ISPOR annual meeting, Jack Sheehan, PhD, MBA, discussed health care utilization and associated costs among patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) who are covered by commercial health plans, Medicaid,...

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06/18/2019

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Health Costs Triple When Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Progresses to Cirrhosis

06/18/2019

Monthly health care costs more than triple after patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more advanced form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), receive a diagnosis of cirrhosis, according to a study presented during a...

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06/18/2019

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Utilization, Costs Vary by Age Among Patients With Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

06/18/2019

During a session at ISPOR 2019, Naomi Sacks, PhD, director of Evidence Strategy and Generation at Precision Xtract, discussed the costs associated with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and explained why costs differ depending on...

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06/18/2019

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Scott Gottlieb, MD, Discusses Time Spent at FDA, Comments on Future of Agency

06/18/2019

Former FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, MD, addressed attendees of the Asembia 2019 Specialty Pharmacy Summit as keynote speaker where he shared the core principals by which he governed in the FDA, offered insight into open projects and...

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06/18/2019

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Importance of Identifying Alzheimer Disease Early

06/18/2019

When asked what drives her to continue the fight to find the cure to Alzheimer disease, Maria Shriver stated simply, “I don’t want to lose my mind” to attendees of the Asembia 2019 Specialty Pharmacy Summit in a keynote conversation.

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06/18/2019

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Importance of Collaborating With Specialty Pharmacy to Improve Patient Care

06/18/2019

Rina Shah, divisional vice president of Pharmacy Operations and Specialty at Walgreens, and LeeAnn Mengel, vice president of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center (Baptist), discussed their recent partnership during a session at the Asembia 2019...

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06/18/2019

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Despite Trump’s Drug-Price-Lowering Blueprint, High Costs Continue

10/13/2018

President Trump promised that drug companies would announce voluntary drug price cuts within 2 weeks following the announcement of the Blueprint, however, according to a recent analysis by Associated Press (AP), there have actually been more...

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10/13/2018

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Medicare Rule May Needlessly Extend Some Hospital Stays

08/06/2015

Lengths of hospital stays increased with the rule in place and declined when it was waived, the study found.

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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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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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