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NYC Mayor to Provide Care to All Residents, Including Undocumented and Low-Income

01/28/2019

Bill De Blasio, mayor of New York City, is expected to unveil a new health plan for all city residents that will guarantee care regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status.

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01/28/2019

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Pfizer, GSK Enter Joint Venture Creating Global Health Care Business

01/28/2019

In a recent press release, Pfizer Inc and GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced they have entered into an agreement to create a premier global consumer health care company.

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01/28/2019

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Walgreens Addresses Health Care Costs, Partners With Verily

01/28/2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc and Verily, an Alphabet company, have announced they will collaborate on multiple projects in a new partnership. Under a broad agreement, the companies will work to improve health outcomes for patients with...

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01/28/2019

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New $74 Billion Acquisition: Bristol-Myers to Buy Celgene

01/28/2019

Bristol-Myers Squibb has announced it will buy Celgene and create a leading specialty biopharma company. The cash and stock deal is valued at $74 billion.

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01/28/2019

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Betrixaban Proven Cost-Effective in Treatment for Venous Thromboembolism

01/28/2019

A study presented at ASHP 2018 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition compared the cost-effectiveness of betrixaban to enoxaparin in patients presenting with venous thromboembolism (VTE.)

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01/28/2019

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Health Information Technology in Care Delivery for Veterans Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery

01/28/2019

A presentation at ASHP 2018 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition showed success in tracking operative clinical progress, opiod use and pain scores, and chronic postsurgal pain risk factors in veterans by utilizing new health information...

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01/28/2019

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Reducing Waste and Conserving Fluids Using IV Workflow Software

01/28/2019

An evaluative study presented at the ASHP 2018 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition explained ways one hospital combats drug shortages using preventive measures.

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01/28/2019

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Ibrutinib Decreases Relapse in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

01/28/2019

A study presented at ASH Annual Meeting 2018 would suggest that ibrutinib is a strong option for patients aged 65 and older in the prevention of relapse in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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01/28/2019

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Treatment Preference for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

01/28/2019

In a study presented at the ASH Annual Meeting 2018 in San Diego, researchers asked, “Are patients willing to trade off efficacy for tolerability?” in reference to the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

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01/28/2019

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Inpatients Costs of Cancer Treatment Among Children and Young Adults with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

01/28/2019

Researchers at the ASH Annual Meeting 2018 in San Diego presented that young adult patients diagnosed with accute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) being treated at specialized cancer centers (SCCs) are spending more for inpatient care and...

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01/28/2019

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HHS Announces Start Date for 340B Ceiling Price Rule

11/02/2018

Following five delays, HHS has announced it will cancel its plan to postpone imposing new ceiling prices for the 340B drug discount program and it will launch early next year.

Following five delays, HHS has...

11/02/2018

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Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors

07/29/2010

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Eliquis More Cost-Effective Than Warfarin Among Elderly With NVAFf

12/19/2016

According to a study, use of Eliquis was associated with lower costs and use of health care resources among elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

According to a study, use of...

12/19/2016

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Conrad: GOP would be `misusing` reconciliation to repeal health law

10/13/2011

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Prison Health Provider Agrees to Changes in California

02/10/2015

One of the largest US for-profit prison healthcare providers has agreed to change how it staffs California jails.

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02/10/2015

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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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