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New Phase I Peanut Allergy Immunotherapy Trial Produces Promising Results

03/20/2019

According to science released at AAAAI, a new phase 1 peanut allergy immunotherapy trial results in no severe side effects, including anaphylaxis. The immunotherapy is designed to remove risks of acute reactions during treatment.

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03/20/2019

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Asthma Appears More Common in Opioid Dependent Patients

03/20/2019

In an abstract presented at the 2019 AAAAI Annual Meeting, researchers explained that the prevalence of asthma in opioid dependent patients is greater than the national prevalence of asthma.

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03/20/2019

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Meeting Preview: AMCP 2019

03/20/2019

By choosing to attend the AMCP Annual Meeting 2019 in San Diego, California, March 25-28, managed care pharmacists, physicians, nurses, health plan administrators, and other managed care professionals are providing themselves the opportunity...

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03/20/2019

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Improved Care for Veterans in Rural Areas With Clinical Pharmacist Support Program

02/22/2019

More than 100,000 veterans in rural areas experienced improved access to care following the implementation of a clinical pharmacist health program, according to a recent study by Heather Ourth, PharmD, of the Department of Veteran Affairs,...

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02/22/2019

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VA, HHS Announce State-Level Suicide Prevention Challenge

02/22/2019

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), along with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), have announced a new program called the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent...

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02/22/2019

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New Partnership Aims at Improving Care Coordination

02/22/2019

In a recent announcement, NextLevel Health Partners, Inc, a Medicaid managed care company, said it would partner with PatientPing, a health technology company.

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02/22/2019

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Medical Device Company Completes $225 Million Acquisition of Digital Therapeutics Company

02/22/2019

ResMed, known for its cloud-connected medical devices and out-of-hospital software-as-a-service business solutions, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Propeller Health.

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02/22/2019

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New Health Care Delivery Model Outlined in Walgreens, Microsoft Partnership

02/22/2019

In an effort to improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of care, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft recently announced a multiyear partnership.

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02/22/2019

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Specialty Psoriasis Drugs Among Costliest to California Insurers

02/22/2019

Although specialty drugs accounted for just 3% of prescriptions in California, they were responsible for more than half the prescription drug spending by nine insurers in the state in 2017, according to the Prescription Drug Cost Transparency...

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02/22/2019

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US Cost of Insulin Nearly Doubled in Five-Year Period

02/22/2019

A study shows insulin costs per patient with type 1 diabetes have almost doubled from 2012 to 2016, adding turmoil to the fight against rising drug prices.

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02/22/2019

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Marketplace Consumers Likely to Find Substantial Premium Hikes This Time Around

11/20/2015

A recent report found that 231 policies were requesting double-digit hikes in premium prices. Of them, 26 policies were requesting a minimum premium hike of ≥40%.

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11/20/2015

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Dairy, Gluten Show No Major Effect on MS Activity and Quality of Life

02/15/2024

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Dairy and gluten intake had no substantial effects on disease activity and quality of life in a retrospective study of 186 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers published their findings online in Multiple Sclerosis Journal –...

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02/15/2024

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No Winner for President Yet, Health Care Hangs in the Balance

11/04/2020

With the presidential election still undecided, it is also up in the air whether the federal government will play a stronger role in financing and setting the ground rules for health care coverage or cede more authority to states and the...

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11/04/2020

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New regulation seeks to reward hospitals for quality of care

01/10/2011

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Payer Decisions: Patient-Reported Outcomes, Clinical Outcome Assessments Seldom Used

05/17/2019

Within the health care decision-making process, the impact of patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and clinical outcome assessments (COAs) on payers is often low, despite efforts to include the patient voice, according to recent survey results...

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05/17/2019

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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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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,...

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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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