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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Significantly Reduced Risk for CVD in Diabetes Patients

05/07/2018

New data released at the 2018 ACC Scientific Session confirmed that use of SGLT-2 inhibitors among patients with type-2 diabetes significantly decreases risk for cardiovascular death.

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05/07/2018

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Opioid Misuse Risk Management Strategies For Payers and PBMs

05/07/2018

David Calabrese, RPh, MHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer at OptumRx, discussed how payers and PBMs can mitigate the risk and impact of the current opioid crisis in the United States, during his session at the PBMI 2018 National Conference.

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05/07/2018

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An Investor’s Perspective on Shifting PBM Landscape

05/07/2018

Recently at the PBMI 2018 Annual Meeting, George Hill, managing director at RBC Capital Markets, recapped some recent marketplace changes and gave his outlook on how the PBM landscape is trending.

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05/07/2018

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General Session: Is the PBM Industry Evolving or Disrupting?

05/07/2018

During the keynote presentation at PBMI, Adam Fein, PhD, discussed the current place of PBMs in the market and how he sees this changing in the near future.

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05/07/2018

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ICER’s President Discusses The Future of Formulary Design

05/07/2018

During PBMI 2018, Steve Pearson, MD, explained how payers can improve access to high cost drugs without sacrificing affordability.

During PBMI 2018, Steve Pearson,...

05/07/2018

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Ex-VA Secretary Shulkin Leaves With Scathing Comments on Privatization

05/07/2018

After David Shulkin, MD, was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump, he claimed he was pushed out of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by political opponents who saw him as a obstacle to expanding privatization of care at the Agency.

After David Shulkin, MD, was...

05/07/2018

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CVS, Aetna Deal Could Cause Antitrust Issues

05/07/2018

A recent report released by the American Antitrust Institute (AAI) alerted the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the proposed merger of CVS and Aetna would hurt consumers and the health care industry.

A recent report released by the...

05/07/2018

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Jardiance Trials Expand With New Exercise Capacity and Heart Failure Trials

05/07/2018

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly recently announced that they plan to expand trials of Jardiance (empagliflozin; Boehringer Ingelheim/Eli Lilly) to study impact on exercise ability and heart failure symptoms.

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05/07/2018

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Genome Sequencing Does Not Increase Downstream Health Care Costs

05/07/2018

A recent study in Genetics in Medicine found that genome sequencing in healthy patients and cardiology patients did not increase downstream health care costs.

A recent study in Genetics in...

05/07/2018

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Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Value of Novel Treatments

05/07/2018

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is chronic, inflammatory immune-mediated disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin in the central nervous system.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is...

05/07/2018

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Updated Guidelines Released for Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

08/03/2015

The American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Japanese Respiratory Society, and the Latin American Thoracic Association joined together to update the 2011 guidelines.

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08/03/2015

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Few Plans Receive 5-Star NCQA Ratings

09/19/2024

Hannah Musick ;

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)'s annual insurance rankings reveal only 5 plans earned a perfect 5-Star Rating, with most plans falling between 3 and 4 Stars, according to Fierce Healthcare. These findings emphasize the...

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09/19/2024

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ICER Partners With Aetion, Expands Use of Real-World Evidence

02/24/2020

“Through this partnership we aim to set new standards for how real-world evidence can better inform the consequential decisions that biopharma manufacturers, insurers, and other stakeholders make every single day around drug pricing and...

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02/24/2020

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Kathleen Sebelius urges cooperation on reform

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Significant Economic Burden Associated With Early Progression in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

07/19/2018

A new study attempted to quantify the economic burden of early progression in patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma, according to a study presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

A new study attempted to...

07/19/2018

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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...

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...

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,...

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.

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