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Pay-For-Performance: Does it Really Work?

03/17/2017

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

The health care landscape is shifting from a fee-for-service to a pay-for-performance model.

The health care landscape is...

03/17/2017

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Opioid Dependence Treatment: Lessons for Reducing Diversion and Cost

03/06/2017

Richard G. Soper , MD, JD, MS;

Richard G Soper, MD, JD, MS, discusses the financial impact on payers from prescription opioid abuse and offers cost reduction strategies.

Richard G Soper, MD, JD,...

03/06/2017

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Managed Care Q&A

Applying Appropriate Use Criteria to Reduce Costs

03/03/2017

David Costill ;

Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, speaks about the development of appropriate use criteria for cardiac imaging and the implementation of laws mandating their use.

Rami Doukky, MD, MSc,...

03/03/2017

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Managed Care Q&A

Can “Travel Practice” Help Cut Orthopedic Surgery Costs?

02/15/2017

David Costill ;

Jim Polsfut, CEO of the North American Specialty Hospital recently said, "The bottom line for employers: even after factoring in the cost of travel and accommodations for the patient… the savings are significant."

Jim Polsfut, CEO of the North...

02/15/2017

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FDA Issues Biosimilar Interchangeability Guidance

02/15/2017

Last month, the FDA released its guidance for drugmakers attempting to gain approval for interchangeability between a biosimilar and reference product.

Last month, the FDA released its...

02/15/2017

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California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Prescription Drug Coupons

02/15/2017

California assemblyman Jim Wood, DDS, introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of prescription drug coupons for medications with cheaper alternatives.

California assemblyman Jim Wood,...

02/15/2017

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Senate Confirms Tom Price as HHS Secretary

02/15/2017

The US Senate officially confirmed Representative Tom Price, MD, to head the Department of Health and Human Services, with a 52-48 vote.

The US Senate officially...

02/15/2017

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Repatha Reduces Cardiovascular Risk, Amgen Says

02/15/2017

Results from a recent trial showed that Repatha reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with clinically evident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Results from a recent trial...

02/15/2017

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FDA Approves Opdivo for Select Patients With Urothelial Carcinoma

02/15/2017

The FDA, under accelerated approval, has approved intravenous Opdivo (nivolumab, Bristol-Myers Squibb) for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma whose disease has progressed during or following platinum-containing...

The FDA, under accelerated...

02/15/2017

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Ertugliflozin Monotherapy Effective for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

02/15/2017

Used as monotherapy, ertugliflozin provides effective glycemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately treated by diet and exercise alone.

Used as monotherapy,...

02/15/2017

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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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

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.

Learn about research...

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.

View a roundtable discussion on...

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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

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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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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