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Express Scripts May Lose Anthem as Pharmacy Client Amid Lawsuit

05/22/2017

Express Scripts, the leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) in the country, recently announced that its largest client, Anthem Inc, will likely not renew its contract once the current agreement expires December 31, 2019.

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05/22/2017

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Rise in Insured Americans Did Not Hurt Access to Care

05/22/2017

The boost in the number of newly insured Americans as a result of the ACA did not hamper access to care for Americans who already had health insurance, according to a study in Health Affairs.

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05/22/2017

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House Introduces Bill to Loosen Communication Restrictions for Off-Label Use

05/22/2017

Representative Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) recently introduced a new bill aimed at reducing the restrictions on off-label communications between pharmaceuticals companies, payers, and providers—allowing drugmakers to discuss unapproved uses...

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05/22/2017

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House of Representatives Passes American Health Care Act

05/22/2017

After months of political wrangling, House Republicans have finally passed their health care reform bill, the American Health Care Act, which will give states the right to waive essential health benefits.

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05/22/2017

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Maine, Wisconsin Pursue Additional Requirements for Medicaid Eligibility

05/22/2017

Maine and Wisconsin officials have announced plans to implement reforms mandating proof of employment, substance sobriety, and other requirements among Medicaid participants, according to releases from each state’s health department.

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05/22/2017

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Switching Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Disease to Hizentra May Reduce Costs

05/10/2017

A presentation suggested that switching patients to 20% Hizentra at equivalent dose ratios could decrease costs for primary immunodeficiency disease.

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05/10/2017

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Patient-Centered Strategies Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

05/10/2017

A recent presentation during the Managed Care Review Board’s symposium demonstrated how patient-centered strategies can minimize cardiovascular risks in patients in a managed care setting.

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05/10/2017

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Eliminating Diabetes Drug Cost-Sharing Increases Adherence, Reduces Costs

05/10/2017

Research presented at the AMCP 2017 Annual Meeting found that reducing member cost sharing to zero dollars for diabetes drugs improved diabetes drug adherence rates and reduced annual out-of-pocket costs.

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05/10/2017

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PCMH Model Reduces Costs Among Long-Term Cancer Survivors

05/10/2017

Health care costs, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations were reduced among long-term cancer survivors through use of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH)care model, according to a poster presented at the AMCP 2017 Annual...

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05/10/2017

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Patients on Basal Insulin Remain Uncontrolled After Initiation, Require Intensification

05/10/2017

A poster presentation at the AMCP 2017 Annual Meeting found that patients who manage their type 2 diabetes with basal insulin remain uncontrolled after 6 months, requiring intensification of treatment.

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05/10/2017

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Virginia Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion

05/30/2018

The Virginia Senate narrowly voted to pass Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.

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First Report Managed Care continues to be dedicated to providing important coverage of conferences affecting managed care professionals.

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Almost 6.5 Million Signed Up for Health Insurance on Exchange

01/05/2015

Nearly 6.5 million people signed up for or were automatically reenrolled for a 2015 healthcare insurance plan via Healthcare.gov, as of December 26, 2014.

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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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