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Key Pharmaceutical Pipeline Developments: Insights from Industry Experts

05/29/2024

Leslie Fish, RPh, Senior Vice President of Clinical Pharmacy, IPD Analytics, LLC

Jeffrey Casberg, MS, RPh, IPD, Vice President of Clinical Pharmacy, IPD Analytics, LLC

Learn about promising drugs currently in the pharmaceutical pipeline and the impact of FDA interventions from presenters at AMCP 2024.

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05/29/2024

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The Evolving Landscape of Specialty Pharmacy: PROs and PROMs Insights

05/28/2024

Carmine Denardo, RPh, General Manager & Vice President, Specialty Pharmacy Services, Omnicell

Following Asembia 2024, an expert emphasizes the critical role of specialty pharmacies in patient care and highlights payers' increasing coverage of high-cost biologics and oncology medications, driven by value-based contracts and real-world...

Following Asembia 2024, an...

05/28/2024

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Leveraging Pharmacists to Resolve Social Determinants of Health Barriers and Improve Patient Outcomes

05/24/2024

Meron Gartner, PharmD, Senior Product Manager, Payer Products, Outcomes

Guest expert and AMCP 2024 presenter Meron Gartner, PharmD, elaborates on how pharmacists play a crucial role in addressing social determinants of health by engaging with patients, identifying barriers, and connecting them to resources for...

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05/24/2024

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Improving Patient Engagement in Managed Care Pharmacy Through Collaboration

05/21/2024

Sarah Emond, MPP, President and Chief Executive Officer, ICER

Patient perspectives play a crucial role in shaping healthcare decisions, and AMCP 2024 session speaker Sarah Emond discusses the importance of patient engagement in drug value assessments within the managed care framework, providing examples...

Patient perspectives play a...

05/21/2024

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Exploring Future Possibilities of AI in Managed Care Pharmacy Practice

05/20/2024

Joseph Honcz, RPh, MBA

Guest expert and AMCP 2024 session presenter Joseph Honcz, RPh, MBA, explores the current role of AI in managed care, barriers to implementation, and strategies for collaborating with managed care leadership to advance the testing of AI...

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05/20/2024

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AI's Impact on Value-Based Care Outcomes

05/07/2024

Jay Ackerman, President & CEO, Reveleer

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflows and prospective analytics are advancing value-based care by improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. In a recent interview, an expert emphasizes that leveraging AI technologies enables...

Artificial intelligence...

05/07/2024

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A Comprehensive Analysis of MLTSS Programs: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices

04/04/2024

Featuring Gary Jessee, senior vice president at Sellers Dorsey

Featuring Gary Jessee, senior vice pr...

Learn about how states are grappling with finding the balance between expanding and optimizing MLTSS programs while navigating recent health care reforms and tightening budget constraints in this recent interview with guest expert Gary...

Learn about how states are...

04/04/2024

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Green Lighting Solutions to Address Barriers in Health Care Prior Authorizations

03/05/2024

Featuring Brian Covino, MD, CMO, Cohere Health

Featuring Brian Covino, MD, CMO, Cohe...

There are several barriers to adopting electronic prior authorization in health care. With financial incentives and standardized processes, there is still room for improvement. An expert introduces the concept of green lighting, a data-driven...

There are several barriers to...

03/05/2024

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Overcoming Challenges in Value-Based Care and Population Health Management

03/04/2024

Featuring John Fryer, chief revenue officer at Lumeris

Featuring John Fryer, chief revenue o...

Learn about the benefits, challenges, and measurement of effective value-based care programs, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence in driving improved patient outcomes and cost reduction in this interview with John Fryer, CRO at...

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03/04/2024

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The Role of Electronic Visit Verification in Enhancing Quality, Efficiency, and Medicaid Integrity

02/29/2024

Featuring Stephen Vaccaro, president, HHAeXchange

Featuring Stephen Vaccaro, president,...

In this interview, an expert discusses the importance of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in homecare services. EVV ensures accurate documentation of homecare visits, leading to improved patient outcomes and quality of care. Medicaid has a...

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02/29/2024

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State-Level Initiatives in Drug Pricing, PBM Reform, and Utilization Management

10/16/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Discover the latest state-level pharmacy policy trends, including pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulations and utilization management practices, from the eye-opening AMCP Nexus 2024 session.

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10/16/2024

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Real-World Analysis of Persistence and Prescribing Patterns of TV-46000 for Schizophrenia Treatment

10/15/2024

Hannah Musick ;

This study on the prescribing patterns of TV-46000 for schizophrenia treatment in the US reveals high persistence rates and frequent use as a first-line treatment option among patients.

This study on the prescribing...

10/15/2024

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Increasing Prescriptions, Decreasing Results: Studying GLP-1 Weight Loss Use Trends

10/15/2024

Hannah Musick ;

A surge in GLP-1 drug use for weight management in the US has led to decreasing rates of sustained use and meaningful weight loss, as highlighted in a recent study analyzing trends in medication persistence and outcomes.

A surge in GLP-1 drug use for...

10/15/2024

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The Impact of Upfront Biomarker Testing on Total Cost of Care for Patients With aNSCLC and mCRC

10/14/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Multigene panel testing can increase eligibility for targeted therapy in lung and colorectal cancer patients while only representing a small portion of total care costs according to research presented at AMCP Nexus 2024.

Multigene panel testing can...

10/14/2024

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Cost-Effectiveness of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

10/16/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Researchers at AMCP Nexus 2024 explored the cost-effectiveness of Midomafetamine-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in US health care settings, with findings suggesting it may be a more cost-effective...

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10/16/2024

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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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

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).

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.

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