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Novel Cardiovascular Treatments Priced Too High

01/02/2018

A cost analysis of cardiovascular medications approved between 2011 and 2016 found that prices are dramatically disproportionate to the clinical benefit, according to a presentation at the AHA 2017 Scientific Sessions.

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01/02/2018

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Patient Assistance Program Improves Outcomes for Low-Income RA Patients

01/02/2018

Oftentimes treatment is inadequate due to issues with access to care or medication costs for uninsured patients with rheumatic disease. However, according to an abstract presented at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, a patient assistance...

Oftentimes treatment is...

01/02/2018

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Health Coaching Intervention Improved Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

01/02/2018

A poster presentation at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting found that implementing a digital health coaching program helped to improve healthy behaviors and reduce flare ups among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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01/02/2018

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Remicade Doses Increase Significantly Throughout Administration, Could Impact Costs

01/02/2018

A study comparing Simponi (golimumab) dosing changes over time to Remicade (infliximab) dosing changes over time found that Remicade doses increase significantly throughout the rheumatoid arthritis regimen administration, according to an...

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01/02/2018

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New Care Model Improves Early PsA Diagnosis in Psoriasis Patients

01/02/2018

Due to a higher rate of undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in psoriasis patients, a new care model suggests that musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds, triage questionnaires, and clinical assessments by an advanced practice physiotherapist...

Due to a higher rate of...

01/02/2018

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Multi-Biomarker Disease Activity Scores Significantly Impact Rheumatologists’ Decisions

01/02/2018

A poster presented at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting found that multi-biomarker disease activity (MBDA) score results significantly impacted decisions to switch therapy or add new therapies.

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01/02/2018

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Rheumatologist Quality Measurement Performance Varies Widely

01/02/2018

Rheumatology practices had significant variation in quality measurement performance during 2017, according to an educational session at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting.

Rheumatology practices had...

01/02/2018

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CMS Releases Payer Guidelines for 2019 Health Plans

01/02/2018

The CMS recently released a draft letter to notify payers of the guideline changes for 2019 qualifying health plans. The letter is released annually to update payers on policy changes that have impacted the deadlines and characteristics of...

The CMS recently released a...

01/02/2018

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CVS Health to Buy Aetna for $69 Billion

01/02/2018

CVS Health and Aetna have announced that the pharmacy retailer will purchase the health insurance company for $69 billion, according to recent reports

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01/02/2018

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Senate Passes Tax Reform Bill Repealing the ACA Individual Mandate

01/02/2018

The Senate recently passed a compressive tax reform bill that included a provision to repeal the ACA’s individual tax mandate.

The Senate recently passed a...

01/02/2018

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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.

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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,...

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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