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Managed Care Q&A

The Challenges of Bringing Biosimilars to Market

01/02/2018

Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.

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01/02/2018

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Formulary Frontlines®

Preview of the 2018 Pipeline Drugs Expected to Impact Formularies

01/02/2018

As approvals continue to gain momentum in 2018, Formulary Frontlines will continue to cover the latest breaking formulary updates for a wide range of disease states impacting specialty pharmacy spending.

As approvals continue to gain...

01/02/2018

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Switching From Reference Biologic to Biosimilar Maintains High Utilization

12/21/2017

Experts worry that switching biosimilars may have unintended adherence consequences.

Experts worry that switching...

12/21/2017

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Cardiac Troponins Biomarker Predicts Cardiovascular Events in RA Patients

12/21/2017

Researchers at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting aimed to determine how comorbidities impact RA patients.

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12/21/2017

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Managed Care Q&A

Q&A: Understanding How RA Guidelines Impact Costs

12/21/2017

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Recent guideline in RA determine how physicians step-up therapy and which types of treatments they use.

Recent guideline in RA determine...

12/21/2017

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Kevzara More Cost-Effective Among Effectively Treated Patients Compared to Humira

12/21/2017

A poster presented at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting compared the cost-effectiveness of Humira to Kevzara.

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12/21/2017

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Cancer Drug Pipeline Focused on Precision Treatments

12/20/2017

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

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12/20/2017

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Formulary Frontlines®

Formulary Decisions For HIV Prevention: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

11/28/2017

Julia Jarmoszko , PharmD, MBA;

Julia Jarmoszko, PharmD, discusses how PrEP is an effective preventative HIV measure that should be available for individuals at high risk of acquiring the virus.

Julia Jarmoszko, PharmD,...

11/28/2017

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Pradaxa Shows Added Cost Benefits Compared to Warfarin, Xarelto

11/27/2017

A poster presentation at AMCP Nexus 2017 compared Pradaxa (dabigatran; Boehringer Ingelheim) to warfarin and Xarelto (rivaroxaban; Janssen) for prevention of stroke and bleed-related hospitalization, and costs.

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11/27/2017

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Short-Acting Beta-Agonist Inhalers Reduce COPD Budget Impact

11/27/2017

A poster at AMCP Nexus 2017 found that use of short-acting beta-agonist inhalers with an integrated dose counter could reduce the budget impact of COPD.

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11/27/2017

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ASCO: Link Between Obesity and Cancer

10/02/2014

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) issued a position statement on the link between obesity and cancer [J Clin Oncol. 2014; DOI:10.1200/JCO.2014.58.4680]. Obesity is “quickly overtaking tobacco as the leading preventable cause of...

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10/02/2014

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Court Allows Democratic States to Defend Obamacare Payments

08/02/2017

A court recently granted 16 States the power to fight for the ACA’s cost-sharing reductions to insurers if Trump fails to renew them.

A court recently granted 16...

08/02/2017

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Podcasts

The Critical Need for Continued Research in Breast Cancer

05/06/2021

Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.

Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical...

05/06/2021

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Medicare Managed Care Programs for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia

02/19/2014

A recent study combined data from a prospective cohort study with Medicare claims files to compare patterns of care and quality outcomes between nursing home residents with advanced dementia covered by managed care and individuals covered by...

A recent study combined data...

02/19/2014

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Novartis Lung Drug Wins US FDA Approval

07/08/2011

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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).

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.

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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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