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Galcanezumab Meets Migraine Reduction Goals in Three Phase 3 Trials

07/06/2017

The investigational treatment galcanezumab has met its primary endpoint of monthly migraine reduction in three separate phase 3 trials, according to a press release from the drug’s manufacturer.

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07/06/2017

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Fighting Opioid Misuse With Advanced Management

07/03/2017

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Snezana Mahon, PharmD, vice president, clinical product development at Express Scripts, discusses the design of Express Scripts' opioid solution.

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07/03/2017

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Connecting Payers With the Formulary Information They Need

06/13/2017

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Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), discusses how AMCP's eDossier System can help health care and formulary decision makers easily review products as well as evaluate relevant, associated evidence.

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06/13/2017

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California Senate Passes Single-Payer Plan, Major Obstacles Remain

06/08/2017

The California Senate recently passed its plan to establish a single-payer health system in the State; however, a huge cost burden and logistical barriers will need solutions before the plan can become a reality.

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06/08/2017

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Treatment Advances in Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors

06/08/2017

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors often experience different burdens associated with the disease resulting in costly treatments of thousands of dollars per year.

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06/08/2017

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Gilead’s Bictegravir Shows Equivalent Efficacy to Tivicay in Phase 3 Trials

06/08/2017

Multiple phase 3 HIV trials suggest fixed-dose combination treatment regimens containing Gilead's investigational agent bictegravir are noninferior to those containing GlaxoSmithKline’s Tivicay.

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06/08/2017

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Cancer Drug Costs Are Too High Relative to Clinical Value

06/06/2017

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

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06/06/2017

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Latest Drug Treatment Developments for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk

05/23/2017

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Whitney Aultman , PharmD;

Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of early death in diabetic patients, and multiple clinical trials have assessed new antidiabetic medication classes.

Cardiovascular (CV) disease is...

05/23/2017

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Cutting Diabetes Drug Costs Through Innovative Programs

05/22/2017

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Troyen Brennan, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Health, discusses how CVS Health's prescription savings program offers discounts on certain medications directly to patients.

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05/22/2017

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Care Coordination, Access Crucial to PCMH Success

05/22/2017

Elements of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model most strongly linked with clinical quality are care coordination, access, continuity, and communication, according to a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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05/22/2017

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Most Effective Complementary, Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis

11/12/2018

Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.

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11/12/2018

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Access to Multiple Health Systems May Put Patients at Risk

12/19/2016

The safety of patients with dementia who received prescriptions through both the Veterans Affairs system and through Medicare Part D was compromised.

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12/19/2016

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12/06/2011

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Stem Cells Offer Promising Key to New Malaria Drugs - US Research

02/13/2015

Human stem cells engineered to produce renewable sources of mature, liver-like cells can be grown and infected with malaria to test potentially life-saving new drugs.

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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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