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Evaluating Efficacy of Narcolepsy Treatment for Patients Experiencing Various Sleep-Related Conditions

07/14/2021

Julie Gould

Michael Thorpy, MD, reviews a study presented at the 2021 Sleep meeting that evaluated the efficacy of the investigational, once-nightly controlled-release formulation of sodium oxybate, known as FT218, for the treatment of excessive daytime...

Michael Thorpy, MD, reviews a...

07/14/2021

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Managing Patients, Costs in Postacute Care Settings

07/13/2021

Julie Gould

Maria Asimopoulos

Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...

Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of...

07/13/2021

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Investigational Narcolepsy Treatment Is Effective, Well-Tolerated Among Patients

06/30/2021

Julie Gould

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, reviews a study presented at the 2021 Sleep meeting that examined the use of an investigational treatment, FT218, which significantly improved excessive daytime...

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of...

06/30/2021

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PrEP in the United States Faces Slow Uptake and Coverage Among Payers

06/30/2021

Julie Gould

Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down current rates of HIV across the United States as well as the challenges linked with controlling this...

Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious...

06/30/2021

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Costs, Utilization Linked With Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection

06/30/2021

Julie Gould

Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, discusses recurrence rates among patients with Clostridioides difficile infection, and breaks down the treatment challenges, high costs, and higher health care utilization this patient population often...

Gil Melmed, MD,...

06/30/2021

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Reviewing the Benefits of a New Therapy Option for Narcolepsy

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Reviewing the Benefits of a New Therapy Option for Narcolepsy

06/16/2021

Julie Gould

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, reviews research presented at the 2021 Sleep meeting, examining a new agent for narcolepsy called FT218, and explains how patients treated with this new option...

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of...

06/16/2021

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Reducing Hospital Readmissions Among Patients With Poorer Kidney Function

06/10/2021

Julie Gould

Barry Gorlitsky, MD, discusses positive treatment outcomes among patients with gout, how to lower hospital readmissions among patients with diluted blood sodium due to kidney function issues, and introduces for the first time a new lower-cost...

Barry Gorlitsky, MD, discusses...

06/10/2021

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Considering Patient Needs to Ensure Effective Treatments and Reduce Payer Costs

06/03/2021

Julie Gould

Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of women’s cancer programs at City of Hope, discusses the unique challenges of treating breast cancer, the importance of patient-centered treatment, and what payers can do to better accommodate patient needs...

Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of...

06/03/2021

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Bringing Awareness to Clostridioides difficile and Reviewing the Typical Treatment Regimen

06/01/2021

Julie Gould

In an effort to bring more awareness to Clostridioides difficile, Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles, breaks down the typical treatment regimen for this patient population, reviews treatment guidelines, and...

In an effort to bring more...

06/01/2021

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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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Payer-Provider Synergy: Aligning at the Fulcrum Points

08/05/2024

Payer-provider collaboration represents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between those who provide care and those who finance it. In this commentary, experts delve into strategies to help foster a collaborative relationship between...

Payer-provider collaboration...

08/05/2024

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Many Patients Skip Prescribed Drugs After a Heart Attack

06/05/2015

Dr. Robin Mathews and colleagues reviewed drug compliance for heart attack patients treated at 216 U.S. hospitals between April 2010 and May 2012.

Dr. Robin Mathews and colleagues...

06/05/2015

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Amgen Wins US Patent Battle on Arthritis Drug Enbrel, Thwarting Novartis

08/09/2019

"Sandoz respectfully disagrees with the Court's ruling, which prevents us from launching an additional treatment option for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases," said Carol Lynch, president of Sandoz US and head of North...

"Sandoz respectfully disagrees...

08/09/2019

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09/15/2010

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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...

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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.

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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