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Decision Aid Guides Patients Through Familial Hypercholesterolemia Treatment Choices

12/21/2018

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed an online decision aid prototype to support treatment-related discussion between providers and patients with familial hypercholesterolemia. They described the work-in-progress at the Scientific...

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12/21/2018

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Nearly 1 in 5 With High Cholesterol in Community Sample Show Genetic Cause

12/21/2018

In a community-based cohort of adults with primary high cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, the overall presence of an identifiable genetic cause was 17%, according to a study presented at the Scientific Sessions 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

In a community-based cohort of...

12/21/2018

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Praluent Cost-Effectiveness Gleaned From Large Outcome Trial

12/21/2018

Researchers shared estimates of the long-term cost-effectiveness of the PCSK9 inhibitor Praluent (alirocumab) in patients after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who had elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, despite use of...

Researchers shared estimates of...

12/21/2018

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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

12/21/2018

Highlights from sessions that were held during AHA 2018.

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12/21/2018

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Population Health Plan Model Linked With Value-Based Care Success

11/30/2018

A population health model focused on health and wellness is the key to success in value-based care, according to recent research.

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11/30/2018

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Concerns With Payment, Administration of Car-T Therapies

11/28/2018

Zachary Bessette ;

Gary Goldstein, business manager of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Stanford Health Care, discusses the changes needed for increased CAR-T administration in the outpatient setting as well as commercial and provider concerns about...

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11/28/2018

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Amazon, Arcadia Group Partner, Offer Exclusive Brand of Medical Devices

11/28/2018

Amazon will begin selling an exclusive brand of medical devices for diabetes and hypertension management straight to consumers in a partnership with Arcadia Group.

Amazon will begin selling an...

11/28/2018

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Improving Population Health Efforts With Updated AMA Tool

11/28/2018

The American Medical Association (AMA) has launched a newly enhanced version of its Health Workforce Mapper—a tool that provides information on a variety of population health factors—which now includes updated data to help physicians and...

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11/28/2018

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Express Scripts Diabetes Program Saves Millions in First Year

11/28/2018

The Express Scripts SafeGuardRx Diabetes Care Value program saved participating health plan sponsors a total $42.6 million during its first year, the company announced in a press release.

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11/28/2018

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CMS Proposes Drug Manufacturers Post Drug Prices in Television Ads

11/28/2018

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed a new rule aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.

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11/28/2018

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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%.

A recent report found that 231...

11/20/2015

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

02/15/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

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 –...

Dairy and gluten intake had no...

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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