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Estimated Annual Costs Differ With Method Used to Calculate Them

04/22/2021

A chronic disease’s estimated annual cost varies depending on the method used to arrive at the calculation, with inconsistent differences across diseases.

A chronic disease’s estimated...

04/22/2021

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Patients With Severe Asthma Have Triple the Costs of Patients With Mild Asthma

04/22/2021

“Asthma continues to be a disease with significant burden in the United States, and economic impact is significantly associated with asthma severity,” researchers wrote.

“Asthma continues to be a...

04/22/2021

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Improving Health Plan Implementation, Value-Based Formulary Design

04/21/2021

Researchers recently advised that a unique criterion and process must be used to evaluate drugs for placement in a value-based formulary.

Researchers recently advised...

04/21/2021

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Potentially Reducing Costs, Drug-Related Problems With Physician Follow-Up Phone Calls

04/21/2021

Researchers presented data at AMCP 2021 on the effectiveness of physician follow-up phone calls compared to letters in an effort to reduce drug-related problems and unnecessary pharmacy drug spend for health plans.

Researchers presented data at...

04/21/2021

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How Does Archiving Drug Policies Impact Health Plans?

04/19/2021

“Although increases in utilization and cost to the plan were observed for many policies deemed appropriately archived, it was determined that the clinical benefits and the reduction in provider, member, and administrative burden offset the...

“Although increases in...

04/19/2021

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How Stakeholders Can Optimize Future Strategies, Care Experiences for Patients With Orphan Diseases

04/19/2021

According to research presented at AMCP 2021, although there is interest in expanding support offerings in the future, current care management and disease state education remain the mainstays of support among health care stakeholders for...

According to research presented...

04/19/2021

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Measuring Utilization, Expenditures for Drugs With Pharmacogenomics Prescribing Guidance

04/19/2021

“This trend implies a significant opportunity to adopt greater pharmacogenomics testing to improve the benefit of medications in patients and reduce potential risks,” said researchers.

“This trend implies a...

04/19/2021

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Commercial Health Plan Prescriber Requirements Vary Greatly Among Insurers

04/19/2021

According to data presented at AMCP 2021, there is evident variability among commercial health plans and their applied prescriber requirements—which can create access barriers for patients, especially those in need of specialty drugs.

According to data presented at...

04/19/2021

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Lurbinectedin Proves Effective as Second-line Therapy Option for Patients With Metastatic SCLC

04/07/2021

Edan Stanley

"Seeing first-hand the aggressive nature of SCLC and knowing that the large majority of those diagnosed will experience relapse, I am excited to see an effective new treatment demonstrating durable responses," said William Jeffrey Petty, MD,...

"Seeing first-hand the...

04/07/2021

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Managing Testosterone Levels When Dosing is Delayed for Prostate Cancer

03/19/2021

In a study presented at the NCCN annual congress, Gel-LA was more likely to suppress testosterone rates over an extended period of time than Msphere-LA.

In a study presented at the NCCN...

03/19/2021

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Identifying Large-Vessel Vasculitis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Clinical and Laboratory Red Flags

04/05/2024

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Potential red flags for large-vessel vasculitis in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) include inflammatory back pain, significant pelvic involvement, widespread lower extremity pain, marked inflammatory response indicated by specific lab...

Potential red flags for...

04/05/2024

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CDC Invests $400 Million to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Surveillance Efforts Nationwide

09/16/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400 million in funding to boost HIV prevention and surveillance efforts across the United States, aiming to accelerate progress in reducing new infections and improving health...

The Centers for Disease Control...

09/16/2024

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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.

View a roundtable discussion on...

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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

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.

Discover how health care contact...

07/31/2024

First Report Managed Care

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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,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

06/11/2024

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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

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