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Telehealth Services Outpace Other Venues of Care

04/19/2019

Between 2016 and 2017, the national utilization of telehealth as a service grew 53%, according to data from a recent white paper outlining service trends and medical pricing published by FAIR Health.

Between 2016 and 2017, the...

04/19/2019

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J&J Announce Price of Newly Approved Depression Treatment

04/19/2019

Johnson & Johnson announced the US Federal Drug Administration approved the new, ketamine-like, nasal spray depression treatment, Spravato (esketamine). The pharmaceutical company confirmed that Spravato, will be priced at $590 for a 56mg...

Johnson & Johnson announced the...

04/19/2019

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Coverage of Nondrug Treatments for Back Pain Inconsistent Across Insurers

04/19/2019

Although most insurers tend to cover physical and occupational therapy as well as chiropractic care for the treatment of chronic low back pain, coverage for acupuncture and psychological interventions is less consistent despite evidence...

Although most insurers tend to...

04/19/2019

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Newly Approved Nasal Spray Made Available for Veterans

04/19/2019

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that its health care providers will be able to offer veterans the newly approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression.

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04/19/2019

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Better Work Performance Among Engaged Employees Within VA Medical Centers

04/19/2019

A recent study revealed that engaged employees within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) medical centers had higher patient satisfaction, better call center performance, and lower turnover among registered nurses.

A recent study revealed that...

04/19/2019

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PBMI Highlights the 2019 Trends in Specialty Drug Benefits

04/19/2019

On the final day of PBMI’s 2019 National Conference, Jane Lutz, executive director of PBMI, Sharon Frazee, PhD, MPH, vice president of research and education of PBMI, and Rick Gates, senior vice president, pharmacy and health care, Walgreens,...

On the final day of PBMI’s 2019...

04/19/2019

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On the Gene Therapy Pipeline

04/19/2019

In a session at PBMI’s 2019 Annual Conference, Megan Pasicznyk, PharmD, MBA, senior director, specialty market development, Express Scripts, presented on recent breakthroughs on gene therapies, and discussed the implications payers must...

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04/19/2019

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Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis

04/19/2019

The opioid crisis is not new but continues to grow more prevalent in the news and has begun to touch every walk of life. At PBMI’s 2019 National Conference, a panel focused on prescription opioid vigilance comprised a patient, prescriber,...

The opioid crisis is not new but...

04/19/2019

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The Future of Health Care

04/19/2019

The health care industry is constantly evolving and reform efforts stem from what seems like every angle in the current political climate. During his keynote address at PBMI’s 2019 National Conference, Thomas Price, MD, physician and former...

The health care industry is...

04/19/2019

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Can Alcohol Improve Heart Function?

04/19/2019

Individuals with no known cardiovascular (CV) risk factors who consume a moderate amount of alcohol tend to have more favorable echocardiography results than their counterparts who do not consume alcohol, according to new research presented...

Individuals with no known...

04/19/2019

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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...

The FDA has accepted an...

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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.

The results of clinical trials...

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.

“More conservative prescribing...

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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09/19/2013

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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...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

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,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

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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