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Atopic Dermatitis ED Visits Common, Costly

04/04/2018

A poster presented at the AAD 2018 Annual Meeting found that atopic dermatitis is a costly driver of increased emergency department (ED) utilization.

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04/04/2018

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High Dermatologist Areas Associated With Increased Medicare Utilization, Costs

04/04/2018

According to a recent presentation at the AAD 2018 Annual Meeting measured the impact of dermatologist density on Medicare costs and utilization throughout the United States.

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04/04/2018

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Apple Launching Employee Health Clinics, Integrated Health Plans

04/04/2018

On the heels of a similar announcement by Amazon, JPMorgan, and Berkshire Hathaway, Apple has announced it will launch a group of health clinics for its employees and their families, according to recent reports.

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04/04/2018

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Aetna Report Identifies Drivers of Shift to Value-Based Care

04/04/2018

A recent report from Aetna outlined how a myriad of factors, including care integration, technology, and payer collaborations, are influencing the shift toward value-based care.

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04/04/2018

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VA EHR Proposal Would Link Records With Private Providers

04/04/2018

A new rule released by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to make it easier for the VA to share patient records via electronic health records (EHR) systems between the agency and private providers.

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04/04/2018

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Senate Significantly Changes VA Choice Bill Ahead of Vote

04/04/2018

Bipartisan legislation to reform and expand the VA Choice program was recently changed in order to take in to consideration proposals from the Trump Administration.

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04/04/2018

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VA Announces New Steps to Improve Low-Performing Health Centers

04/04/2018

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it will aggressively implement new strategies to improve the quality of care at low-performing medical centers throughout the country.

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04/04/2018

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Successful Diabetes Pill Trials Signal Big Change for Diabetes Treatment

04/04/2018

Novo Nordisk recently announced that clinical trials for its semaglutide pill found that the drug is more effective and better tolerated than expected.

Novo Nordisk recently announced...

04/04/2018

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Payers Spend Less for Chemotherapy in Physician Offices vs Hospitals

04/04/2018

A recent study in JAMA Oncology found that chemotherapy costs were lower when the treatments were administered at physician’s offices and higher in hospital outpatient facilities.

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04/04/2018

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TAVR Improves Quality of Life Compared With Surgery

04/04/2018

A study in Age and Ageing found that patients who receive the minimally invasive procedure transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) had improved quality of life compared with patients who underwent surgery.

A study in Age and Ageing found...

04/04/2018

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Public Rarely Knows Full Reason FDA Rejects New Drugs

06/19/2015

Researchers compared the details companies made public in press releases with confidential documents from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration known as complete response letters, which explain why a new medicine can’t be sold.

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06/19/2015

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UnitedHealth, Optum Survey Shows AI Adoption is Growing More Popular in Health Care

10/08/2019

According to a survey by Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, the adoption and investing in artificial intelligence in the health care industry is growing.

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10/08/2019

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Obama to Tout Health-Care Law in Election Push

09/20/2010

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PCMH Key to Successful Population Health Management

01/29/2018

A presentation at the PCMH Congress 2017 highlighted how quality evidence-based care models like the patient-centered medical home model (PCMH) and better policies that support small practices in underserved communities are the keys to...

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01/29/2018

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CVS Settles Prescription Price Case

01/29/2012

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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.

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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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