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Cancer Therapy Dose-Rounding Lowers Costs

01/29/2018

Research presented at the ASHP 2017 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exposition found that the dose-rounding of certain monoclonal antibodies plus or minus 10% produced significant cost- and waste-savings.

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01/29/2018

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Senate Passes VA Telehealth Expansion Bill

01/29/2018

The Senate recently passed the Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act to expand access to telehealth services for VA patients.

The Senate recently passed the...

01/29/2018

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Health Insurance Profits Expected to Remain Stable in 2018

01/29/2018

A recent report from AM Best, an insurance credit rating industry, predicted that health insurance profits should remain stable in 2018 despite disruptions to the ACA marketplace and other policy changes.

A recent report from AM Best, an...

01/29/2018

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CHIP Will Not Be Reauthorized Until At Least March

01/29/2018

In a recent press release, Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee) and Susan Collins (R-Maine)—members of the Senate HELP Committee—revealed that Congress will not take legislative action on reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance...

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01/29/2018

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Managed Care Q&A

How Software Tools Can Cut Pharmacy Spending

01/12/2018

David Costill ;

We spoke with Michael Rea, PharmD, Founder and CEO of RX Savings Solutions, about how the burden of pharmacy spending can be reduced through use of software platforms.

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01/12/2018

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PCMH Key to Successful Population Health Management

01/05/2018

Underserved patient populations could be slipping through the cracks, ultimately harming the overall patient population.

Underserved patient populations...

01/05/2018

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Oncology Outlook: Cancer Drug Pipeline Focused on Precision Treatments

01/02/2018

David Costill ;

Spotlight on the Oncology Pipeline, a session at AMCP Nexus 2017, highlighted three recent and upcoming cancer drug approvals.

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01/02/2018

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30-Day Medicare Spending for Acute Myocardial Infarction Varies Widely

01/02/2018

An investigation into 30-day Medicare spending among patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) found that spending varies across hospitals

An investigation into 30-day...

01/02/2018

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Study Finds Xarelto With Aspirin Reduced Direct Atherosclerotic Disease Costs

01/02/2018

Data from the COMPASS trial, presented at the AHA 2017 Scientific Sessions, found that a regimen of Xarelto (rivaroxaban; Janssen) with 100 mg of aspirin reduced hospitalization, and health services costs among patients with stable...

Data from the COMPASS trial,...

01/02/2018

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TAVR Does Not Significantly Reduce Mortality Compared With Surgery

01/02/2018

Data presented at the AHA 2017 Scientific Sessions found that all-cause mortality among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was not significantly different compared with patients undergoing surgical aortic valve...

Data presented at the AHA 2017...

01/02/2018

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Updated HIV Guidelines Integrate Treatment and Prevention for the First Time

07/12/2016

Reflecting the emerging data over the past decade, updated guidelines from the International Antiviral Society-USA panel on antiretroviral drug therapy for HIV infection integrate treatment and prevention for the first time.

Reflecting the emerging data...

07/12/2016

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Treatment Significantly Prolongs Life in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

10/27/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

A research team from Sweden studied the outcomes of pediatric patients with spinal muscular atrophy who received nusinersen.

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10/27/2022

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Healthcare Use and Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination

12/14/2011

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

A study assessed diarrhea-associated healthcare use between children vaccinated with the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RV5) and those unvaccinated.

A study assessed...

12/14/2011

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Arizona Proposes Medicaid Fat Fee

04/01/2011

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For Hospitals and Insurers, New Fervor to Cut Costs

05/24/2012

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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.

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.

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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