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Are Copay Accumulator Programs Helping Manage Costs or Limiting Patient Access?

06/18/2019

As the drive to improve drug costs and coverage for patients continues, payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and manufacturers compete to offer cost managing programs. The latest effort from PBMs comes in the form of copay accumulator...

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06/18/2019

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How the Changing Technology Landscape in Health Care Can Improve Patient Care

06/18/2019

James Adams, chief information officer of AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, and Sean Creehan, president of pharmacy business and GM of Creehan at Inovalon, recently discussed the importance of cloud-based technology use within the health care...

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06/18/2019

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HPV Cancer Rates Higher in Counties with High Vaccines Rates

06/18/2019

Treatment for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIPD) varies as the disorder is considered rare. Presenters at the Asembia 2019 Specialty Pharmacy Summit discussed diagnosis methods and multiple therapy options that patients...

Treatment for chronic...

06/18/2019

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Understanding Costs, Patient Outcomes Associated With PCSK9 Inhibitor Use

06/18/2019

During a session at the Asembia 2019 Specialty Pharmacy Summit, Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, PharmD, associate professor in the department of pharmacotherapy and translational research at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, and Joseph...

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06/18/2019

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Researching Correlation Between Coffee, Caffeine, and Bowel Movements

06/18/2019

There has long been a connection between coffee, caffeine, and quickened bowel movements but researchers presented at Digestive Disease Week explained that while long believed to be the case, caffeine might not play as significant a role as...

There has long been a connection...

06/18/2019

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Daylight Fasting Could Prove Effective As Treatment for Obesity Related Conditions

06/18/2019

New science presented at Digestive Disease Week found that fasting between dawn and sunset for a total of 30 days increased protein levels that play a crucial role in improving insulin resistance and protecting against the risks from a...

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06/18/2019

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Physical Activity Can Reduce Risk of Cirrhosis- Related Deaths

06/18/2019

Researchers presented at Digestive Disease Week that physical activity including walking and muscle-strengthening activities significantly reduced the risk of cirrhosis-related deaths

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06/18/2019

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Weighing Cost Effectiveness for Biomarker Utilization in Immunotherapy

05/28/2019

Researchers recently discussed the costs and benefits of utilizing immunotherapy biomarkers to better target immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients.

Researchers recently discussed...

05/28/2019

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Higher Copays Increase Abandonment Rates of Treatment

05/24/2019

Darshan Mehta, PhD, of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, recently explained why increased copays result in higher prescription abandonment rates among patients who are prescribed antiepileptic drugs, during a podium session at the ISPOR annual...

Darshan Mehta, PhD, of Sunovion...

05/24/2019

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

05/24/2019

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

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05/24/2019

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California Bill Would Fight Deals That Delay Generic Drugs

08/02/2019

A new bill proposed by the attorney general in California would prevent pharmaceutical companies from conducting backroom deals that delay generics from coming to market.

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08/02/2019

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New Care Model Improves Early PsA Diagnosis in Psoriasis Patients

01/02/2018

Due to a higher rate of undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in psoriasis patients, a new care model suggests that musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds, triage questionnaires, and clinical assessments by an advanced practice physiotherapist...

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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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