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CMS Announces Higher Medicare Advantage, Part D Rate Hikes

04/19/2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released final rate updates to its Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescriptions Drug Programs for 2018, increasing the reimbursement rate for insurers.

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04/19/2017

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CVS Health, Novo Nordisk Launch Affordable Insulin Program

04/19/2017

Novo Nordisk recently announced it will partner with CVS Health to launch a prescription savings program—Reduced Rx—that will offer direct-to-patient discounts on insulin medications through CVS Caremark.

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04/19/2017

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Voter Turnout, Medicaid Expansion Programs Linked in Study

04/19/2017

Increases in Medicaid enrollment may be related to higher voter turnout in states that expanded Medicaid, according to Jake Haselswerdt, assistant professor at the University of Missouri.

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04/19/2017

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State Senators Propose Single-Payer Health Bill in California

04/19/2017

In an effort to create a universal health system in California, Senators Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Toni G Atkins (D-San Diego) recently announced new, key provisions to their proposed health care bill, the Healthy California Act...

In an effort to create a...

04/19/2017

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House Republicans Pull AHCA Bill Before Vote

04/19/2017

After 7 years of vows to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Republicans in the US House of Representatives pulled the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA) bill from the House floor March 24 after it...

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04/19/2017

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Applying Advancements in Clinical Genomics to Reduce Costs

04/18/2017

David Costill ;

An Interview with Robert Bruce, vice president of reimbursement at Clinical Genomics

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04/18/2017

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Managed Care Innovator: Michael S Barr, MD

04/13/2017

Dean Celia ;

Michael S Barr, MD, discusses PCMH’s evolution, explains NCQA’s revised recognition program process, and reveals what practices can do now to get ready.

Michael S Barr, MD, discusses...

04/13/2017

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Spiriva Respimat Approved for Children 6 and Up

03/20/2017

The FDA broadened the approval of Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide; Boehringer Ingelheim) inhalation spray to include children 6 and older.

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03/20/2017

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Industry-Funded Postmarket Studies May Not Appropriately Measure Safety

03/20/2017

A study suggests that due to small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest, manufacturer-funded studies of approved drugs may not be accurate.

A study suggests that due to...

03/20/2017

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ED Patients of Frequent Opioid Prescribers Often Become Long-Term Users

03/20/2017

Long-term opioid painkiller use appears more common among emergency department patients treated by physicians with higher opioid prescription rates.

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03/20/2017

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Projections of Hepatitis C and Advanced Liver Disease

10/22/2012

San Diego—Between 2008 and 2015, the number of patients with advanced liver disease is expected to increase from 195,000 to 601,000, with people born from 1945 to 1964 representing >75% of the cases, according to a study of adjudicated...

San Diego—Between 2008 and 2015,...

10/22/2012

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CMS to Investigate Improper Steering of Medicare, Medicaid Patients to ACA Plans

08/19/2016

The CMS told provider and provider-affliated organizations to stop steering Medicare eligible patients into insurance plans on the ACA Marketplace.

The CMS told provider and...

08/19/2016

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Categorizing Disease Activity in Ankylosing Spondylitis: SASDAS vs ASDAS

09/09/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers compared the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score to a simplified version of the tool to categorize patients’ disease.

Researchers compared the...

09/09/2022

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Platelet Inhibition to Bridge Patients for CABG

03/16/2012

Mary Mihalovic ;

The use of cangrelor, an intravenous antagonist of the P2Y12 receptor, to bridge patients after they discontinue antiplatelet therapy in preparation for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, was shown to effectively provide platelet...

The use of cangrelor, an...

03/16/2012

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The Basic Health Program Option under Federal Health Reform: Issues for Consumers and States

04/08/2011

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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).

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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,...

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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