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Integrated Health Benefits Result in Improved Patient Well-Being, Affordability

12/21/2018

Patients with connected medical, behavioral, and pharmacy health benefits are better engaged in their health and well-being compared with patients whose benefits are not fully integrated, according to a recent study by Cigna Corporation.

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12/21/2018

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CVS Health, Aetna Officially Close $69 Billion Merger

12/21/2018

Approximately one year after CVS Health and Aetna agreed to merge, the two companies announced they have finalized their deal. This merger now combines one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains with one of the largest health insurers.

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12/21/2018

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Improving, Optimizing Treatment for Migraine

12/21/2018

During a session at the 2018 Scottsdale Headache Symposium, Michael Ready, MD, FAHS, discussed how to develop an effective migraine preventative plan.

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12/21/2018

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Addressing Specific Factors Contributing to Post-Traumatic Headache

12/21/2018

During a session at the 2018 Scottsdale Headache Symposium, Bert Vargas, MD, identified and addressed specific and individualized issues and contributory factors that trigger post-traumatic headache (PTH), and explained how these factors aid...

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12/21/2018

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Impact of Behavioral Interventions on Migraine Treatment

12/21/2018

Steven Baskin, PhD, explained how behavioral interventions can be used to manage migraine triggers, stressors, and psychiatric comorbidities, as well as maximize medication adherence and directly treat headache with relaxation based...

Steven Baskin, PhD, explained...

12/21/2018

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Cost of Care Higher for Patients With RA Using Biologic Treatment

12/21/2018

Despite an expansion of treatment options with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDS) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), researchers recently found that the cost of bDMARDs is the primary driving factor for the...

Despite an expansion of...

12/21/2018

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Treatment Costs Often Not Discussed Among Patients, Providers

12/21/2018

Oftentimes out-of-pockets costs affect medication adherence, and researchers suggests patients and health care professionals (HCP) discuss costs in the treatment decision-making process. However, according to a new study, presented at 2018...

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12/21/2018

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Health Plan VP Shares the Secret for Success in Value-Based Care

12/21/2018

A population health model focused on health and wellness is the key to success in value-based care, Cary B. Shames, DO, CHCQM, ABQAURP, vice president and chief medical officer at Sharp Health Plan explained at NAMCP.

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12/21/2018

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Changing Care Models Require Payer-Provider Collaboration

12/21/2018

Care models are shifting, with pure fee-for-service reimbursement models fading even faster than expected, according to a session at NAMCP on care model transformation and payer-provider collaboration.

Care models are shifting, with...

12/21/2018

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To Prevent Cardio Vascular Death in At-Risk Patients With Diabetes: Zetia Appears Cost-Effective Choice

12/21/2018

Adding Zetia (ezetimibe) instead of Repatha (evolocumab) to statins to prevent cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease appears to be a major cost-savings strategy, researchers shared with...

Adding Zetia (ezetimibe) instead...

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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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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