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Examining Definition Discrepancies for Curative Therapies From a Payer Perspective

11/05/2020

“Although respondents were generally familiar with curative therapies, very few respondents reported having standardized definitions of curative therapies within their respective organizations,” said presenters of a recent poster at AMCP...

“Although respondents were...

11/05/2020

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How Digital Patient Engagement Tools Have Helped Improved Outcomes and Workflows

10/23/2020

Julie Gould

In a recent podcast interview with Veterans Health Today, eVideon’s, Jeff Fallon, CEO, and Spencer Draper, clinical solutions director, and Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC’s, Gregory Crenshaw, veteran experience officer, discuss how the use of...

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10/23/2020

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Advancing Health Equity by Addressing SDoH, Health Disparities

10/23/2020

“Data integration, partnerships, service expansion, measurement, and changing the conversation can help advance health equity,” explained Kim Ibarra, MBA, MSc managing director, National Quality Forum, during a recent session at AMCP Nexus...

“Data integration, partnerships,...

10/23/2020

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HIV PrEP Medication Costs US More Than $2 Billion Annually

10/23/2020

Payments for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs in the United States totaled more than $2.08 billion in 2018, according to a study published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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10/23/2020

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New UnitedHealthcare Plan Reduces Premiums, Improves Care Coordination

10/23/2020

UnitedHealthcare collaborated with Canopy Health, a physician- and hospital-owned restricted Knox-Keene licensed provider network, to provide consumers with a new health plan focused on improving care coordination and reducing costs.

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10/23/2020

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Examining Racial Differences in Medicare Bundled Payment Joint Replacement Model

10/23/2020

Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model exists to improve care quality and control spending for older adults needing joint replacement services. Researchers of a study published in JAMA Network Open sought to better...

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10/23/2020

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ACA-Funded Medicaid Expansion Increased LTC Use

10/23/2020

According to new research published online in JAMA Network Open, long-term care (LTC) use among newly eligible low-income, middle-aged adults increased following the expansion of Medicaid.

According to new research...

10/23/2020

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Analyzing Financial Risk Protections, Insurance Coverage Under ACA

10/23/2020

Since it passed and was implemented 10 years ago, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased insurance coverage for millions of Americans; however, affordability is still a top concern for consumers and health care...

Since it passed and was...

10/23/2020

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CMS: ACOs Enrolled in Pathways to Success Program Saved Medicare Billions

10/23/2020

Under the Pathways to Success program implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2018, accountable care organizations (ACOs) reported $1.19 billion in net savings to Medicare in 2019.

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10/23/2020

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Cost vs Utility: Weighing Benefits and Challenges of Gene Therapies

10/20/2020

“The juxtaposed needs and concerns of payers, providers, and patients must all be carefully weighed when evaluating the role and value of gene therapy in future care interventions,” explained presenters during AMCP Nexus 2020.

“The juxtaposed needs and...

10/20/2020

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Identifying Large-Vessel Vasculitis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Clinical and Laboratory Red Flags

04/05/2024

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Potential red flags for large-vessel vasculitis in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) include inflammatory back pain, significant pelvic involvement, widespread lower extremity pain, marked inflammatory response indicated by specific lab...

Potential red flags for...

04/05/2024

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Payer-Provider Synergy: Aligning at the Fulcrum Points

08/05/2024

Payer-provider collaboration represents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between those who provide care and those who finance it. In this commentary, experts delve into strategies to help foster a collaborative relationship between...

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08/05/2024

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Many Patients Skip Prescribed Drugs After a Heart Attack

06/05/2015

Dr. Robin Mathews and colleagues reviewed drug compliance for heart attack patients treated at 216 U.S. hospitals between April 2010 and May 2012.

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06/05/2015

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Amgen Wins US Patent Battle on Arthritis Drug Enbrel, Thwarting Novartis

08/09/2019

"Sandoz respectfully disagrees with the Court's ruling, which prevents us from launching an additional treatment option for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases," said Carol Lynch, president of Sandoz US and head of North...

"Sandoz respectfully disagrees...

08/09/2019

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Sen. Carper blasts Medicare agency`s response to his concerns on prescription-drug program integrity

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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.

Discover how health care contact...

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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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

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