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Transitioning to Value-Based Care and Improving Digital Patient Health Care Journeys

10/24/2023

Featuring Lynn Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at HSBlox, Inc

Featuring Lynn Carroll, Chief Operati...

Lynn Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at HSBlox, Inc, shares his perspective on the increased adoption and future trajectory of value-based care and alternative payment models.

Lynn Carroll, Chief Operating...

10/24/2023

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Beyond Medication: Research Insight for PDT Neurodevelopmental Treatments

08/18/2023

Featuring Scott Kollins, PhD, Akili Interactive

Featuring Scott Kollins, PhD, Akili I...

In an interview with First Report Managed Care, Scott Kollins, PhD, chief medical officer of Akili Interactive, shares research findings related to prescription digital therapeutic treatments for ADHD.

In an interview with First...

08/18/2023

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Understanding Innovations and Challenges in Prescription Digital Therapeutics: An Insider's Perspective

07/18/2023

Featuring Eddie Martucci, PhD

Eddie Martucci, PhD, cofounder and CEO of Akili Interactive, offers insight into the evolving prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) landscape.

Eddie Martucci, PhD, cofounder...

07/18/2023

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PDT for Migraine Improves Patient Outcomes With Potential Cost Savings

05/31/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD, and Alon Ironi, both affiliated with Theranica, share their research into a prescription digital therapeutic that provides remote electrical neuromodulation for migraine prevention and acute treatment.

Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD, and Alon...

05/31/2023

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An Overview of Vitiligo: Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Available Therapies

05/30/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, reviews the prevalence and burden associated with vitiligo as well as coverage considerations for a range of treatment options.

Gary Owens, MD, president of...

05/30/2023

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Interview

Platform Accelerates Evaluation, Access to Digital Therapeutics

04/28/2023

Edan Stanley

Whitney Stewart, director of clinical project management, Curebase, discusses the challenges of bringing digital therapeutics (DTx) to market and outlines methods to improve guidance and standards for DTx studies.

Whitney Stewart, director of...

04/28/2023

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Interview

Evaluating a Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Pediatric Patients With ADHD

04/26/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Lisa Palko, PharmD, vice president of medical affairs, Akili Therapeutics, discusses an exploratory analysis which tested a prescription digital therapeutic's efficacy in pediatric patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Lisa Palko, PharmD, vice...

04/26/2023

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Interview

Switching to Biosimilars Yields Significant Cost Savings For Patients Taking Insulin

04/13/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Courtney Quinn, PharmD, PGY1 pharmacy resident, Navitus Health Solutions, examined potential cost saving trends if individuals enrolled in 4 large commercial health plans switched from reference product insulin glargine to biosimilars.

Courtney Quinn, PharmD, PGY1...

04/13/2023

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Alex Kilgore, PharmD, product manager, global products & solutions, AmerisourceBerge

Interview

Early Commercialization Planning Is Key for PDT Success, Patient Access

03/15/2023

Edan Stanley

“There is need for additional support to keep the patient engaged and empowered to take ownership and an active role in their health care. I think digital therapeutics are a way to start to bridge that gap where we can have that continuous...

“There is need for additional...

03/15/2023

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Interview

Seizing Digital Engagement Opportunities to Support Member Decision-Making, Lower Industry Costs

01/26/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

“Even a small improvement on engagement translates into huge impacts on outcomes and satisfaction, which also means cost savings for the whole industry,” says Jason Burum, general manager, Provider Segment, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters...

“Even a small improvement on...

01/26/2023

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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.

Discover the latest state-level...

10/16/2024

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Transgender Patients: Calculating the Actual Cost

09/11/2017

Dave Muoio

An unexpected announcement from President Donald Trump has propelled discussions on the costs and complications of transgender medical care into the mainstream.

An unexpected announcement from...

09/11/2017

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UnitedHealth, Optum Survey Shows AI Adoption Is Growing More Popular in Health Care

11/20/2019

Results from the second OptumIQ survey of 500 US health professionals found that confidence and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health care is growing exponentially and that funding AI-related projects has also increased.

Results from the second OptumIQ...

11/20/2019

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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.

Learn about research...

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.

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.

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