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Updated Cholesterol Management Guidelines Reflect Evolution of Evidence-Based Care

12/21/2018

Parag Joshi, MD, explains the relevance of the new guidelines on cholesterol management that were presented in November of 2018 at the AHA Scientific Sessions.

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12/21/2018

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Cardiovascular Health: News Updates

12/21/2018

Recent cardiovascular news including statin safety, cholesterol treatment, and more.

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12/21/2018

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VA Moves Over 400 Medical Professionals Serving Unions Back to Veterans

12/21/2018

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced it will move roughly 430 medical professionals from taxpayer-funded union work back to health care jobs that serve veterans.

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12/21/2018

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VA Further Improves Care Coordination for Veterans, Realigns Several Program Offices

12/21/2018

In an effort to further modernize efforts to improve efficiency in care coordination for veterans and meet a presidential executive order for reorganizing the executive branch, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has realigned several...

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12/21/2018

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Collaborative Diabetes Care Offers Positive Clinical, Economic Outcomes

12/21/2018

Multidisciplinary collaborative care for patients with uncontrolled diabetes offers positive clinical and economic outcomes, suggests a systematic review and meta-analysis published online in The International Journal of Clinical Practice.

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12/21/2018

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Partnerships, Acquisitions with Health Care Technology Companies on the Rise

12/21/2018

Recently, a partnership with a health care technology firm and cloud-based software vendor was announced as well as an acquisition of a health care technology company.

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12/21/2018

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Updated Estimates Put the Cost of Migraine at Nearly $9000 a Year

12/21/2018

Patients in the United States with migraine had almost an additional $9000 a year in direct and indirect costs compared with demographically similar individuals without migraine, according to recent findings published in Headache: The Journal...

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12/21/2018

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UnitedHealthcare Launches New Program, Encourages Switch to Lower-Cost HIV Drugs

12/21/2018

UnitedHealthcare has launched a program that pays patients up to $500 in prepaid debit cards to switch to lower cost HIV medications with the consent of their physician. The insurer plans to expand the program to include other high-cost...

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12/21/2018

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Amerigroup, CareMore Health Expand Partnership to Lower Costs, Improve Care Quality

12/21/2018

In an effort to increase consumer access to high-quality and affordable care, Amerigroup and CareMore Health have announced that Amerigroup has added CareMore to its preferred list of care providers for all its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

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12/21/2018

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Cigna Announces New Collaboration, Offers New Digital Tools

12/21/2018

In an effort to help customers build greater resilience, as well as cope with stress, anxiety, and depression, Cigna has announced it is expanding its suite of behavioral health offerings and will partner with mental health and well-being...

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12/21/2018

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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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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

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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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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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