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Combining Pegloticase With Methotrexate Bolsters Response Rate in Patients With Chronic Gout

03/02/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

John RP Tesser, MD, rheumatology specialist, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, and clinical adjunct professor, Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, discusses the MIRROR trial, a study which showed the addition of an...

John RP Tesser, MD, rheumatology...

03/02/2023

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Craig Gravina, chief technology officer, ObvioHealth

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Navigating the Path to Approval for PDTs Using Decentralized Clinical Trials

02/27/2023

Edan Stanley

Craig Gravina, chief technology officer, ObvioHealth, sheds some light on the current digital therapeutics landscape, including regulatory challenges, the prescription DTx model, and solutions to improve clinical trial research.

Craig Gravina, chief technology...

02/27/2023

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Payer Insight on Formulary Decision-Making for Prescription Digital Therapeutics

02/15/2023

Gary Owens, MD, discusses how payers might develop formularies for prescription digital therapeutics, as well as what metrics may be used to determine their efficacy.

Gary Owens, MD, discusses how...

02/15/2023

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Discussing Zanubrutinib's Recently Approved Indication for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

02/01/2023

Maria Asimopoulos

Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary Owens Associates, discusses the ALPINE study and predicts how zanubrutinib's recently approved indication for chronic lymphocytic leukemia will transform the standard of care.

Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary...

02/01/2023

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Discussing Updated CDC Guidance on Pain Management, Coverage for Physical Therapy

12/22/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Chuck Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC, clinical research scientist, ATI Physical Therapy, reviews the updated guidance on pain management from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as how patients and payers typically cover the costs...

Chuck Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC,...

12/22/2022

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Headshots of Edmund Pezalla, Adam Kittai, Farrukh Awan, Jeffrey Dunn

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Future of Care in CLL: Provider, Managed Care Perspectives

12/21/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Adam Kittai, MD, hematology specialist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University; Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of internal medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief clinical officer,...

Adam Kittai, MD, hematology...

12/21/2022

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Oncologist Discusses Shifting Treatment Paradigm in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

12/21/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of internal medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, offers insight into how a new second-generation BTK inhibitor might impact the treatment paradigm in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Farrukh Awan, MD, professor of...

12/21/2022

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Should Payers Factor in Quality of Life When Deciding Coverage for New Drugs?

12/21/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief clinical officer, Cooperative Benefits Group, discusses the rationale driving coverage for new and existing drugs and shares how US stakeholders account for metrics like quality of life.

Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, chief...

12/21/2022

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Translating Patient Communications: How Cultural Competence Impacts Health, Utilization

12/20/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Alan Vernon, vice president of health care solutions, CQ Fluency, reviews how many people in the United States do not speak English as their primary language and offers advice for payers and providers to keep patients engaged in their care.

Alan Vernon, vice president of...

12/20/2022

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Reviewing Phase 3 Data on a Subcutaneous C5 Inhibitor for Myasthenia Gravis

12/08/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Omar Sinno, MD, MBA, medical lead, rare disease, UCB, walks through the findings and implications of the phase 3 RAISE study which evaluated zilucoplan for the treatment of patients with myasthenia gravis.

Omar Sinno, MD, MBA, medical...

12/08/2022

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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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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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Federal Trade Commission’s Report Highlights PBMs’ Influence Over Drug Costs and Access in the US

09/17/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

In July 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published an interim report discussing the impact that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have on the accessibility and affordability of drugs in the US. The report was issued as part of an...

In July 2024, the Federal Trade...

09/17/2024

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Behind the Bill

September 18, 2024

09/18/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The aftermath of legal challenges and state legislation continues to reshape the landscape of copay accumulator programs, forcing payers and manufacturers to adapt their strategies.

The aftermath of legal...

09/18/2024

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Overcoming Challenges in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Research

08/29/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Research in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is expanding, but collaboration is crucial to address challenges such as heterogeneity and limitations of single-center studies to advance understanding and treatment strategies for...

Research in non-cystic fibrosis...

08/29/2024

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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

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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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

Oncology

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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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