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Prescription Drug Costs Account for 15% of Total Health Care Spending
09/18/2018
Despite the frequent claim by the industry that 10% of spending goes toward pharmaceuticals, a new report published online in Health Affairs suggests that prescription drugs may actually account for roughly 15% of all money spent on total...
Despite the frequent claim by the industry that 10% of spending goes toward pharmaceuticals, a new report published online in Health Affairs suggests that prescription drugs may actually account for roughly 15% of all money spent on total...
Despite the frequent claim by...
09/18/2018
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CMS Increases Pricing Transparency, Requires Hospitals to Post Prices Online
09/18/2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) that increases pricing transparency by pushing hospitals to post standard charges online in a machine-readable...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) that increases pricing transparency by pushing hospitals to post standard charges online in a machine-readable...
The Centers for Medicare and...
09/18/2018
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Express Scripts Announces Formulary Exclusions for 2019, Drops Nearly 50 Drugs
09/18/2018
The nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts, has announced they will drop approximately 48 drugs in 2019 from its current lineup of covered drugs, according to a company press release.
The nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts, has announced they will drop approximately 48 drugs in 2019 from its current lineup of covered drugs, according to a company press release.
The nation’s largest pharmacy...
09/18/2018
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CMS Announces Strategy to Lower Medicare Advantage Costs
09/18/2018
In an effort to negotiate better deals for Medicare patients and create competition between drugs used to treat the same conditions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced they will shift more than half of the...
In an effort to negotiate better deals for Medicare patients and create competition between drugs used to treat the same conditions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced they will shift more than half of the...
In an effort to negotiate better...
09/18/2018
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VA Secretary Clarifies Collective Bargaining Authority Relating to Patient Care
09/18/2018
Robert Wilkie, department of Veteran Affairs (VA) secretary, recently clarified that unions can no longer use collective bargaining rights when it comes to professional conduct and patient care by VA providers.
Robert Wilkie, department of Veteran Affairs (VA) secretary, recently clarified that unions can no longer use collective bargaining rights when it comes to professional conduct and patient care by VA providers.
Robert Wilkie, department of...
09/18/2018
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VA, Walgreens Announce Collaboration
09/18/2018
In an effort to improve care coordination for veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced it will work with Walgreens to coordinate patient and pharmaceutical care for VA-enrolled patients. 
In an effort to improve care coordination for veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced it will work with Walgreens to coordinate patient and pharmaceutical care for VA-enrolled patients. 
In an effort to improve care...
09/18/2018
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Ahead of VA MISSION Act Expansion, Caregiver Program Requires Attention
09/18/2018
According to a recent analysis from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the VA has not adequately monitored its Caregiver Assistance Program, which has resulted in patient care access limitations and...
According to a recent analysis from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the VA has not adequately monitored its Caregiver Assistance Program, which has resulted in patient care access limitations and...
According to a recent analysis...
09/18/2018
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Meeting Preview: What to Expect at HQC 2018
09/18/2018
The 2018 Health Care Quality Congress (HQC) is a new national meeting by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) that will take place October 5–7 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX. 
The 2018 Health Care Quality Congress (HQC) is a new national meeting by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) that will take place October 5–7 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX. 
The 2018 Health Care Quality...
09/18/2018
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AMA Adopts New Policy Leading to More Affordable ACA Marketplace Plans
09/18/2018
The AMA House of Delegates announced at the 2018 AMA Annual meeting the adoption of a new policy that will help make ACA marketplace plans more affordable in order to increase the number of members covered.
The AMA House of Delegates announced at the 2018 AMA Annual meeting the adoption of a new policy that will help make ACA marketplace plans more affordable in order to increase the number of members covered.
The AMA House of Delegates...
09/18/2018
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Integrating Precision Medicine Into Alternative Payment Models
09/18/2018
According to a panel at the 2018 AMA Annual Meeting, the AMA is committed to working toward integrating precision medicine into alternative payment models (APMs). This is part of the AMA’s effort to move to a health care system that is rooted...
According to a panel at the 2018 AMA Annual Meeting, the AMA is committed to working toward integrating precision medicine into alternative payment models (APMs). This is part of the AMA’s effort to move to a health care system that is rooted...
According to a panel at the 2018...
09/18/2018
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Most Effective Complementary, Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis
11/12/2018
Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
Researchers recently examined...
11/12/2018
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Access to Multiple Health Systems May Put Patients at Risk
12/19/2016
The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised. 
The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised. 
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Stem Cells Offer Promising Key to New Malaria Drugs - US Research
02/13/2015
Human stem cells engineered to produce renewable sources of mature, liver-like cells can be grown and infected with malaria to test potentially life-saving new drugs.
Human stem cells engineered to produce renewable sources of mature, liver-like cells can be grown and infected with malaria to test potentially life-saving new drugs.
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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...
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...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...
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.
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.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides...
10/31/2024
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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.
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.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on...
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...
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 Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
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.
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.
Discover how health care contact...
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,...
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,...
Key stakeholders in the health...
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.
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.
Learn about the impacts of the...
05/24/2024
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