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Radiation Therapy Cost-Effective in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

02/01/2018

According to the results of a study presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, overall costs of radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer do not burden the health care system when analyzed in relation to survival...

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02/01/2018

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Guideline Concordant Treatments For Early-Stage Breast Cancer Associated with Lower Costs

02/01/2018

Nearly one in five women with early-stage breast cancer received guideline-discordant treatment, usually with regards to chemotherapy use, according to research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Nearly one in five women with...

02/01/2018

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Breast Cancer Screening May Reduce More Than Mortality Rates

02/01/2018

Research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that breast cancer screening was associated with a reduction in a number of surgical and treatment procedures associated with breast cancer treatment.

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02/01/2018

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Oncologists Significantly Underestimate Benefits of Estrogen Therapy

02/01/2018

According to a poster presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, surveyed oncologists significantly underestimate the benefits of various estrogen blockade therapies.

According to a poster presented...

02/01/2018

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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Largely Cost-Effective Compared with Digital Mammography

02/01/2018

The use of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) decreased false-positive rates while increasing true-negative rates when compared with traditional digital mammography (DM), according to the results of a single-institution study presented at the...

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02/01/2018

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Preview of PBMI 2018 National Conference

02/01/2018

On March 5-7, 2018, the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute’s (PBMI) 2018 National Conference in Palm Spring California will be the 23rd annual drug benefit conference that the institute has put on.

On March 5-7, 2018, the Pharmacy...

02/01/2018

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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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Patient-Centered Oncology Care Model Improves Quality Measures

01/29/2018

During a presentation at the PCMH Congress 2017, Kashyap Patel, MD, an oncologist at Carolina Blood and Cancer Care; Patricia Barrett, MHSA, vice president of product design and support at the NCQA; and Manasi Tirodkar, PhD, MS, a research...

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01/29/2018

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Insurance Status Associated With Varying Survival Outcomes in Lymphoma

01/29/2018

According to a presentation at the ASH 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition, insurance status heavily influenced treatment and survival outcomes among patients with Burkitt lymphoma (BL), but not patients with plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL).

According to a presentation at...

01/29/2018

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Older AML Patients Experience High Cost Burdens

01/29/2018

Elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) faced high health care costs in their first year following diagnosis, according to research presented at the ASH 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Elderly patients with acute...

01/29/2018

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Increasing Adherence, Patient Engagement with Virtual Health Assistants

07/14/2015

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Non-adherence has been estimated to cost the US healthcare system between $100 billion and $289 billion annually in direct costs.

Non-adherence has been estimated...

07/14/2015

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Antidepressant Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm, FDA Says

08/25/2011

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New Bill Supports a Limited Use Pathway for Accelerated Approval of Antibiotics

12/17/2014

Two US senators recently introduced a bill to permit the FDA to speed the approval of antibiotics through a new drug approval pathway.

Two US senators recently...

12/17/2014

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Twenty U.S. States Sue Federal Gov`t Seeking End to Obamacare

02/27/2018

A coalition of 20 states have announced they are suing the federal government to end the affordable care act, claiming the law is no longer constitutional.

A coalition of 20 states have...

02/27/2018

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White House and Allies Set to Build Up Health Law

06/07/2010

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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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

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).

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...

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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