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Financial Conflicts of Interest Common Among Clinical Pathway Vendors

07/06/2017

A majority of practitioners involved in clinical pathway development at three major oncology vendors received nonresearch general payments in 2015, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.

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07/06/2017

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Cancer Drug Costs Are Too High Relative to Clinical Value

07/06/2017

A recent poster presentation at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that the clinical value of new oncology drugs is not in line with high price increases over time.

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07/06/2017

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ACA Increased Cancer Screenings, Early Diagnosis

07/06/2017

Recent research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that after implementation of the ACA, there was a slight increase in the percentage of cancers diagnosed at an earlier, more treatable stage.

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07/06/2017

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Burden on Treatment Costs Impact Quality of Life Among Melanoma Survivors

07/06/2017

Financial toxicity and excessive financial burden appeared common among melanoma survivors, frequently leading to disease-related distress, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.

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07/06/2017

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HPV Vaccine Underutilized Despite Significant Oral HPV Infection Protection

07/06/2017

Research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting showed that although human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces the rate of oral HPV infection, the vaccine is still underutilized among teens and young adults.

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07/06/2017

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Pennsylvania Premiums Could Increase 20% in 2018 Without CSRs

07/06/2017

A double-digit rate increase could seriously affect a significant number of states if Congress and the Trump Administration fail to fund key ACA cost-sharing reductions to insurers, according to a press release from the Pennsylvania Insurance...

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07/06/2017

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Senate Republicans Consider Taxing Employer-Sponsored Plans

07/06/2017

While they rework the AHCA into a more palatable bill, Republican Senators are reportedly mulling taxing employer-sponsored health insurance plans, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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07/06/2017

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UnitedHealth’s Experimental PCP-Integration Program, Harken Health, to Shut Down in 2017

07/06/2017

Harken Health, an experimental business model piloted by UnitedHealth, has announced it will shut down in 2017, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune.

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07/06/2017

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ONC Poised to Shift Focus After Deep Budget Cuts

07/06/2017

Under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) would receive only $38 million in funding—$22 million less than the office received in 2016 and 2017.

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07/06/2017

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Tymlos Reduces Fracture Risk Through 3.5 Therapy Years in Phase 3 Trial

07/06/2017

Tymlos, a recently FDA-approved human parathyroid hormone related peptide injection, showed a significant reduction in vertebral and nonvertebral bone fracture among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis after an extended 42-month trial,...

Tymlos, a recently FDA-approved...

07/06/2017

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Reduced Utilization of Health Services for Dementia With Greater Continuity of Care

05/21/2016

For Medicare beneficiaries with dementia, greater continuity of care (CoC) results in lower costs, lower risk of hospitalization, and less medical testing.

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05/21/2016

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Rise in Telehealth Compensated for Pandemic Disruption of In-Person Mental Health Care

01/31/2023

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A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.

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01/31/2023

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Adherence to Oral Oncolytic Prescriptions

08/22/2011

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Chicago—Using a pharmacy claims database, researchers found that one third of patients who began oral oncolytic therapy between May 1, 2007, and March 31, 2009, abandoned their first prescription or delayed filling the prescription. The rate...

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04/25/2012

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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...

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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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