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Reducing Opioid Utilization, Costs Through Provider Outreach, Coordination

10/19/2020

Study findings from a poster presented at AMCP Nexus 2020 suggest that when providers perform outreach and coordination across both prescribers and patients, opioid utilization and costs are reduced.

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10/19/2020

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Payer Perspectives: The Importance of Collaborations for Health Care Expenditures

10/19/2020

According to a recent poster at AMCP Nexus 2020, collaborations, especially those that focus on disease-related research and lowering health care costs, payers are becoming increasingly interested.

According to a recent poster at...

10/19/2020

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Reducing Disease Progression, Burden for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

10/15/2020

Edan Stanley

Although it is rarer than most, multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer after non-Hodgkin lymphoma—effecting more than 130,000 adults in the United States.

Although it is rarer than most,...

10/15/2020

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Achieving Effective Motor Control for Patients With Parkinson Disease

09/25/2020

Edan Stanley

There is no definitive cure for PD but the main objective is reducing symptoms and achieving effective motor control through medication and surgical therapy. The cornerstone of symptomatic treatment for PD is dopamine replacement therapy.

There is no definitive cure for...

09/25/2020

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Refocusing the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Landscape

09/25/2020

Edan Stanley

Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO of Enlightenment Bioconsult, formerly of Aetna, discusses treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS), highlights results from the ASCLEPIOS I and II studies, and notes why this data can be useful for payers. Dr...

Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO of...

09/25/2020

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Examining Access to Home Health Care During Pandemic

09/25/2020

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed patient access and utilization of home health care, post-hospital discharge. Results showed a number of barriers including socioeconomic disparities.

In a recent study published in...

09/25/2020

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Nearly 12 Million People Lost Employer-Sponsored Insurance Amid Pandemic

09/25/2020

It is no surprise that many Americans lost access to health insurance throughout the pandemic, but new data shows that nearly 12 million people have been cut off from employee-sponsored plans.

It is no surprise that many...

09/25/2020

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Hospitalization Predictors of Readmission for Psoriasis

09/25/2020

US patients hospitalized for psoriasis had high rates of hospital readmission overall, but low rates of readmission for psoriasis specifically, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

US patients hospitalized for...

09/25/2020

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Examining Trends in ED Costs of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

09/25/2020

According to results of a recent JAMA Network Open study, total 30-day costs of emergency department (ED) care for Medicare beneficiaries has decreased over the last several years, which the authors mostly attribute to declining rates of...

According to results of a recent...

09/25/2020

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Quality of Life Significantly Lower With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

09/25/2020

Whether on watch-and-wait or treatment regimens, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia had significantly impaired quality of life compared with age-matched healthy control participants, according to a study published online in the...

Whether on watch-and-wait or...

09/25/2020

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Comparing IL-6 Inhibitors and Glucocorticoids in Treating PMR: SAPHYR Trial Results

10/16/2023

Danielle Sposato

The SAPHYR trial has provided researchers with valuable insights into alternative treatment options for PMR due to its larger patient population. The effectiveness of sarilumab and the achieved rates of remission offer promise for enhancing...

The SAPHYR trial has provided...

10/16/2023

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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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Facing Black Market, Pfizer Sells Viagra on Web

05/07/2013

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Biologics: Changing the Treatment Scope for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

12/15/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Biologic agents have altered the treatment landscape in the management of moderate-to-severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Biologic agents have altered the...

12/15/2014

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Conference Coverage

SOHO 2024 Insights: Examining the Use and Cost of Interferon Therapy for MPNs

09/13/2024

Amber Denham ;

In this interview, a leading expert discusses myeloproliferative neoplasms, as presented at the SOHO annual conference. Explore the interview to gain key insights into interferon therapies and important considerations for payers regarding...

In this interview, a leading...

09/13/2024

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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...

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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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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