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Mail-Order Pharmacies Potentially Linked to Higher Medication Adherence

11/22/2016

Recent data show higher medical adherence by patients who use mail-order pharmacies compared to those who use retail pharmacies, although more research is still needed.

Recent data show higher medical...

11/22/2016

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Results Mixed for PCMH Diabetes Care

11/22/2016

Results of a new study suggest that patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) have diverse effects on different outcomes for diabetes care.

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11/22/2016

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Five Groups Express Concern Over Extending Biologic Competition Protection Under the TPP

11/22/2016

In a recent letter, a group of physician, consumer, and employment groups urged President Obama to waive agreements that would lengthen data protections for biologic medicines in an expansive Asia-Pacific trade deal.

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11/22/2016

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Health Insurers Have “Strong Claim” to Billions in ACA Compensation

11/22/2016

A lawsuit filed by health insurers has a “strong claim” to billions of dollars in compensation from the Affordable Care Act’s risk-corridor program.

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11/22/2016

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Allowing Off-Label Drug Promotion Would Hurt Patients and Payers, Experts Warn

11/22/2016

Recent court decisions have endangered the US FDA’s long-standing prohibition against the off-label marketing of pharmaceuticals in favor of free speech protections.

Recent court decisions have...

11/22/2016

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Intensive Home Care Offers Comparable Treatment at Reduced Cost

11/22/2016

Home care has become a viable, low-cost alternative to hospitalization for certain conditions due to new technology and a growing skilled-nursing workforce.

Home care has become a viable,...

11/22/2016

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Price Transparency Tool Decreases Spending on Select Services

11/22/2016

Recent data show that a tool that allows patients to view price estimates for procedures prior to undergoing them can result in reduced spending.

Recent data show that a tool...

11/22/2016

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Trends Report

Autoimmune Diseases: Multiple Sclerosis

11/22/2016

The final installment of this 3-part First Report Managed Care Trends Report reports the findings from survey participants on multiple sclerosis (MS).

The final installment of this...

11/22/2016

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Managed Care Q&A

Quality Care: A Unique Perspective Part 1

11/22/2016

Dean Celia ;

Margaret E O’Kane, an industry leader, addresses the evolution of quality care, including challenges that have been overcome and those that remain.

Margaret E O’Kane, an industry...

11/22/2016

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Formulary Frontlines®

Schizophrenia Therapy: Do Cost-Saving Strategies Conflict With Care?

11/22/2016

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Formulary decisions for treating schizophrenia must balance saving costs and improving medication adherence without contributing to the disease burden.

Formulary decisions for treating...

11/22/2016

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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Infertility

08/19/2014

A variety of options exist to treat infertility.

A variety of options exist to...

08/19/2014

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Steroids pose danger to eyes, U-M doctor says in petition that asks FDA for better warning labels

07/28/2011

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Colon cancers may be increasing among young adults

11/05/2014

By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) - New diagnoses of colon and rectal cancers are on the rise among young adults while the numbers are falling among people who are older, according to a new study. If the trends continue, by 2030 the...

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11/05/2014

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2018 Specialty Pharmacy Pipeline Drugs Could Make a Significant Budget Impact

10/18/2017

Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, from Express Scripts outlined the upcoming specialty pharmacy drugs that could significantly impact pharmacy spending in 2018.

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10/18/2017

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Scientists discover the secret of ageing

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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.

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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