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Helping Primary Care Providers Meet the Mental Health Needs of Children

12/22/2021

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mental health issues among children and adolescents have increased under the ongoing demands of a pandemic which continues to exacerbate risk factors, such as isolation and loneliness, for poor mental health.

Mental health issues among...

12/22/2021

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Costs, Burden, and Treatments Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

12/03/2021

Experts offer insights on systemic lupus erythematosis, including related direct and indirect costs, benefits of an early diagnosis, and what payers should know about covering patients with this disease.

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12/03/2021

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Vaccinating Against COVID-19 in an Endemic Setting

11/22/2021

Dean Celia

With the virus expectedly here to stay, how should payers prepare for the likely need to purchase and administer vaccinations regularly? How will pricing evolve post-pandemic? Will public perception of COVID factor in? Our panel looks at the...

With the virus expectedly here...

11/22/2021

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New Updates, Efficiencies in New Member Enrollment

11/22/2021

Paul Nicolaus

The coronavirus pandemic has led to changes in the ways payers are attracting, enrolling, and retaining members in health care plans. Some of these recent changes and emerging strategies may stick around well beyond this historic health event.

The coronavirus pandemic has led...

11/22/2021

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Reining in the High Cost of Drugs the German Way

11/22/2021

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Addressing high costs of medications and health care as a whole is more urgent than ever, prompting the question, should the United States be looking to other country’s models to improve our health care system?

Addressing high costs of...

11/22/2021

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Will Biden Build Back Better With or Without Drug Measures?

10/28/2021

Dean Celia

With moderate and progressive Democrats finding it difficult to agree on what gets into the Build Back Better Act, it is anyone’s guess which health measures—if any—will make the cut. Our panelists weigh in with their assessment and suggest...

With moderate and progressive...

10/28/2021

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A Look at Hospitals and Pricing Transparency Compliance

09/16/2021

Paul Nicolaus

Findings from a pair of studies suggest many hospitals are not complying with a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services price disclosure rule. Experts weigh in on whether adherence will improve over time and what sort of impact the new...

Findings from a pair of studies...

09/16/2021

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Drug Utilization Management Overhaul

09/16/2021

Mary Beth Nierengarten

With the ever-increasing costs of drugs, experts are looking more closely at methods to contain costs for payers and improve affordability and access for patients; however, some stakeholders foresee added barriers stemming from utilization...

With the ever-increasing costs...

09/16/2021

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Managed Care Innovator: A Passion for Revenue Cycle Management

08/12/2021

Dean Celia

Diana Allen, PhD, took the helm at The SSI Group just as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging. In an exclusive interview, she discusses what that was like, notes the critical need to educate patients about their financial obligation, and...

Diana Allen, PhD, took the helm...

08/12/2021

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The Coming Obesity Rx Cost Crisis

08/12/2021

Mary Beth Nierengarten

New treatments have been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of obesity but payers covering these patient populations must now determine how to provide coverage and that begins with understanding the latest...

New treatments have been...

08/12/2021

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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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CDC Invests $400 Million to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Surveillance Efforts Nationwide

09/16/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400 million in funding to boost HIV prevention and surveillance efforts across the United States, aiming to accelerate progress in reducing new infections and improving health...

The Centers for Disease Control...

09/16/2024

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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality

09/13/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.

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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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