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Peter Pitts Discusses Drug Price Increases and the Impact on Patient Outcomes

01/09/2019

In this expert commentary, Peter Pitts, former associate commissioner of the FDA and president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, examines the implications of recent 2019 drug price increases.

In this expert commentary, Peter...

01/09/2019

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Revisiting Amazon’s Foray into Health Care

12/07/2018

We asked experts about Amazon in 2017, but so much has happened since. First Report Managed Care recently sought their updated analysis on the heels of the tech giant’s recent moves.

We asked experts about Amazon in...

12/07/2018

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Competition, Preferences Within a New Class of Drugs

10/26/2018

Competition within a new class of drugs often leads to a balance between plan coverage and coverage requirements benefiting patients, payers, and manufacturers; so, I wanted to provide an overview of the class landscape today.

Competition within a new class...

10/26/2018

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Commentary

Effects of Indication-Based Formulary Design

09/27/2018

A recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement has seemingly come and gone without the amount of discussion I thought we would see when I first heard about it.

A recent Centers for Medicare &...

09/27/2018

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High Hopes for CVS’ Use of ICER Drug Pricing

09/21/2018

Although no other health system in the world is perfect, I believe reviewing the coverage of drugs within the context of their overall economic value is a strength other health systems have shown to be effective.

Although no other health system...

09/21/2018

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Commentary

Increasing OTC Drug Availability Could Significantly Decrease Payer Spending

07/27/2018

Increasing access to medications without a prescription, when properly done, has the potential to positively impact many interested parties.

Increasing access to medications...

07/27/2018

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Commentary

Payer Pressure May Help Keep Novel Migraine Agent Prices Low

07/06/2018

From a managed care and budget perspective, I think the release and pricing of Aimovig sets a positive stage for this class of medications.

From a managed care and budget...

07/06/2018

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Commentary

Real-World Strategies For Reducing Opioid Misuse

06/22/2018

I am encouraged to see these and many other innovative strategies coming from so many organizations and government bodies nationwide.

I am encouraged to see these and...

06/22/2018

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Commentary

Balancing Population Health and Patient-Centered Care

06/01/2018

In his recent blog post, Russ J Spjut discusses the importance of balancing the need to provide value on a population scale while not forgetting the individual patient perspective.

In his recent blog post, Russ J...

06/01/2018

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Commentary

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Aligning Prices With Outcomes

05/23/2018

In his latest blog, Russ J Spjut, PharmD, discusses how the promise of PCSK9 inhibitors has been overshadowed by cost-effectiveness concerns among managed care professionals.

In his latest blog, Russ J...

05/23/2018

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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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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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New 4F-PCC Proves Effective in Rapid Reversal of Anticoagulation for Urgent Surgery, Clinical Trial Finds

09/10/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

An investigational 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) is as effective and safe as an FDA-approved 4F-PCC for rapidly reversing vitamin K antagonist (VKA) anticoagulation in patients requiring urgent surgery, according to a...

An investigational 4-factor...

09/10/2024

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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...

Potential red flags for...

04/05/2024

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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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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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