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Mental Health: How a Collaborative Chronic Care Model Helps Improve Outcomes

05/17/2019

According to a recent study published online in JAMA Network Open, the use of a collaborative chronic care model (CCM) in general clinical practice settings for individuals with complex mental health conditions can improve overall health...

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05/17/2019

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VA Close to Meeting Goal of Curing 100,000 Veterans of Hepatitis C

05/17/2019

Among veterans willing and able to be treated, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announced it is on track to eliminate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in as few as 2 months.

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05/17/2019

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Improving Shoulder Surgery Planning Within VA With 3D Printing

05/17/2019

As another continued effort to improve health care services for veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced that two doctors from a Baltimore VA Medical Center recently demonstrated how 3D printing at the VA is more useful...

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05/17/2019

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UnitedHealthcare, OptumRx Expand Innovative Discount Program

05/17/2019

To further enhance their point-of-sale discount program introduced last year, UnitedHealthcare and OptumRx are expanding their program for all new employee-sponsored plans, in an effort to make medications more affordable and improve outcomes.

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05/17/2019

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Association Health Plan Rule

05/17/2019

Federal Judge, John Bates, submitted a 43-page ruling that blocks the Trump administration’s efforts to further oversee association health plans (AHPs). The Final Rule from the administration would allow employers to form associations to...

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05/17/2019

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US Pharmaceutical Spending Growth Increased 30% in 4 Years

05/17/2019

According to a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, it is estimated that US retail pharmaceutical drug spending increased 26.8% between 2012 and 2016, an increase of over $90 billion.

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05/17/2019

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Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Running Out of Funds

05/17/2019

The Medicare Board of Trustees released the annual report measuring the stability and success of the program, as well as the current state of the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) Trust Fund, the two...

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05/17/2019

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Medicare Rules for Hospital Readmission Rates Lessen Financial Burden

05/17/2019

According to a research published in JAMA Internal Medicine, Medicare reimbursement rules that went into effect in January are shifting the financial burden of readmission rate penalties to hospitals that serve wealthier populations.

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05/17/2019

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Economic, Health Outcomes Minimally Impacted by Workplace Wellness Programs

05/17/2019

Research published by JAMA showed that while workplace wellness programs may improve employees’ health behaviors, there is little to no significant effects on clinical measures of health, health care spending and utilization, absenteeism,...

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05/17/2019

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EHR With Decision Support Reduced Unnecessary GIPP Testing, Saved Money

05/17/2019

Researchers found that hardwiring a hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system to provide data on the appropriate times to order Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GIPP) nearly halved the amount of inappropriate testing.

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05/17/2019

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First Biologic Biosimilar Accepted for Review by FDA

07/25/2014

The FDA has accepted an application by Sandoz, the generic branch of Novartis, for approval on a biosimilar version of Amgen’s filgrastim. Filgrastim is used to reduce the rate of infections in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, which...

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Trulance Reduced Symptom Severity in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

05/18/2017

The results of clinical trials that examined the efficacy of Trulance for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation were recently presented at DDW 2017.

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05/18/2017

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Differences in Personal Formularies of Primary Care Physicians

08/06/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“More conservative prescribing has the potential to reduce adverse drug events and patient harm and cost; however, no method exists defining the extent to which individual clinicians prescribe conservatively,” researchers wrote.

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08/06/2021

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Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer at End of Life

09/19/2013

Tori Socha ;

Healthcare providers, particularly those treating a population of geriatric patients, may face the challenge of determining appropriate care of nonfatal conditions for patients with limited life expectancy (LLE). A study of Medicare...

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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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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

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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

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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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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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