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Clinical Trial Program Expands Investigations on Keytruda Combination Therapy for Select Cancers

01/23/2017

A clinical trial program met to evaluate the safety and efficacy of epacadostat as a component of combination therapy for oncology patients.

A clinical trial program met to...

01/23/2017

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Senate, House Pass Budget Measure to Repeal ACA

01/23/2017

Following a 51 to 48 vote in the Senate, the House of Representatives voted 227 to 198 in favor of a budget measure that is being totted as the initial step to repealing the Affordable Care Act.

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01/23/2017

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ACA Tax Penalties Decreased in 2015

01/23/2017

Fewer Americans paid penalties for lacking health insurance in 2015 than 2014, according to a letter from IRS Commissioner John A Koskinen.

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01/23/2017

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Hospitals Affiliated With Medicare ACOs Decreased Readmission Rates Faster

01/23/2017

After Medicare introduced readmission penalties, hospitals that were part of Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) reduced readmission rates of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities more quickly than other hospitals.

After Medicare introduced...

01/23/2017

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ACOs Improve Care Value For Pediatric Patients With Complex Conditions

01/23/2017

A recent study published in Pediatrics found that development of a quality-improvement initiative through an accountable care organization (ACO) helped to improve quality and value of care for pediatric patients with complex medical...

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01/23/2017

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ACA Reduced Socioeconomic Barriers to Cancer Screening

01/23/2017

After the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated out-of-pocket expenses for recommended cancer screenings, use of mammography increased across socioeconomic groups; use of colonoscopy, however, did not.

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01/23/2017

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Psychology Essential to the PCMH Model

01/23/2017

According to Nadine J Kaslow, PhD, "A prime reason for integrating behavioral health into patient-centered medical homes is that behavioral health problems are very common in medical patients and frequently complicate care delivery and...

According to Nadine J Kaslow,...

01/23/2017

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Primary Care Involvement Reduces Intensity, Cost of End-of-Life Care

01/23/2017

High primary care physician involvement during the last 6 months of a patient’s life is associated with less intensive and less costly care, according to a study in the Annals of Family Medicine.

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01/23/2017

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“Screen-and-Treat” Ineffective Against Type 2 Diabetes

01/23/2017

Because prediabetes screening tests are often inaccurate, individual treatment interventions offered only to patients identified as high risk are unlikely to have a substantial impact on the worsening epidemic of type 2 diabetes, according to...

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01/23/2017

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Headaches & Migraines: Barriers to Treatment Burden Health Care System

01/23/2017

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

The burden of headache disorders is compounded by delayed diagnosis and other barriers to effective therapy.

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01/23/2017

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HHS Announces Start Date for 340B Ceiling Price Rule

11/02/2018

Following five delays, HHS has announced it will cancel its plan to postpone imposing new ceiling prices for the 340B drug discount program and it will launch early next year.

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11/02/2018

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07/29/2010

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Eliquis More Cost-Effective Than Warfarin Among Elderly With NVAFf

12/19/2016

According to a study, use of Eliquis was associated with lower costs and use of health care resources among elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

According to a study, use of...

12/19/2016

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Prison Health Provider Agrees to Changes in California

02/10/2015

One of the largest US for-profit prison healthcare providers has agreed to change how it staffs California jails.

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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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