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5 Critical Strategies for Health Plans to Connect with Members During a Pandemic

06/25/2020

Lora Alexander, director of engagement, experience, design, and research at NovuHealth shares five strategies to improve health plans’ connections with members during a pandemic, and offers tips to maintain engaging long-term communication...

Lora Alexander, director of...

06/25/2020

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Ready, Willing, and Able: 3 Ways Community Pharmacies Can Help Fight COVID-19

06/22/2020

Rebecca Chater, RPh, MPH, FAPhA, director of clinical health care strategy, Omnicell

Rebecca Chater, RPh, MPH, FAPhA, dire...

What can community pharmacies do to help fight COVID-19 beyond continuing to dispense medications and provide other customary services? Pharmacies are vital to prevention, helping reduce the risk of exposure in their communities, and keeping...

What can community pharmacies do...

06/22/2020

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Three Reasons Why Medication Adherence is Crucial During COVID-19

06/01/2020

"Now more than ever, the health care community must take action to prevent these figures from multiplying and placing further strain on our nation’s hospitals and health care workers as they deal with this pandemic," said Jason Rose, CEO,...

"Now more than ever, the health...

06/01/2020

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Payer and HIE Collaboration Relies on Trust, Experience, and Reach

02/27/2020

According to Joni Pidcock, director of Payer Products & Services, Orion Health, “health information exchanges or HIEs have paved the way for payers to rapidly respond to the needs of consumer-driven health care.”

According to Joni Pidcock,...

02/27/2020

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The Evolution of Pharmacy Through Voice Technology

12/18/2019

Danny Sanchez, vice president and general manager of population health services at Omnicell, discusses the innovative use of voice technology in pharmacy operations and services.

Danny Sanchez, vice president...

12/18/2019

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Gaining a Better Understanding for Safe Use of Ibrutinib

11/08/2019

Chris Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP, clinical manager at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, breaks down practical considerations to ensure the safe use of ibrutinib with regard to concomitant medications and timely dose modifications.

Chris Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP,...

11/08/2019

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Deeper Analysis of the Top Democratic Contenders’ Health Proposals

11/06/2019

Our expert analysis of the top democratic candidates continues with a look at how skeptics view the various plans and what might happen to a single-payer bill that enters Congress.

Our expert analysis of the top...

11/06/2019

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ACOs Matter More Than Ever Despite Uneven Growth

08/26/2019

Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer, Health Fidelity

Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer...

Robin Lloyd, chief commercial officer, Health Fidelity, discusses the latest trends and policy changes impacting ACOs and reflects on new federal policies, highlighting future opportunities in value-based care.

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08/26/2019

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Understanding the Benefits and Downfalls of Patient Support Programs

08/05/2019

A. Mark Fendrick, MD, director at the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design, weighs the pros and cons of patient support programs, focusing on value-based insurance models and out of pocket costs.

A. Mark Fendrick, MD, director...

08/05/2019

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Insights Into Selecting Biologics for Psoriasis

07/08/2019

Lawrence Green, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine, reviews current biologic therapies available for psoriasis and shares his methods for selecting the appropriate biologic for...

Lawrence Green, MD, associate...

07/08/2019

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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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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.

The US Department of Health and...

09/13/2024

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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...

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09/16/2024

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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...

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04/05/2024

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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.

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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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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