frmc news

News

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program to Improve Access to HIV Care for Women, Children, and Youth

08/09/2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than $68 million in funding to improve access to HIV care for women, infants, children, and youth through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.

The Biden-Harris Administration...

08/09/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

New RSV Vaccines Show Promise, But Global Implementation Challenges Remain

08/09/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The fight against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has reached a pivotal moment with the approval of several effective vaccines and treatments, but challenges in global implementation and uptake persist, according to an editorial published...

The fight against respiratory...

08/09/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

New Study Shows Sublobar Resection as Effective as Lobectomy for High-Risk Stage I NSCLC

08/07/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

An editorial published in JAMA Oncology shows that sublobar resection can be just as effective as lobectomy for patients with high-risk Stage I non–small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC).

An editorial published in JAMA...

08/07/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals

08/07/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.

The American Hospital...

08/07/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

Obesity Linked to Distinct Heart Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With HFpEF, Study Finds

08/05/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...

A recent study published in...

08/05/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

New Treatment Options Benefit Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

08/05/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.

Patients with...

08/05/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

Sun Exposure Linked With Lower Risk of Follicular Lymphoma

07/30/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

High sun exposure in warmer...

07/30/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

Updated CDC Recommendation for RSV Vaccination in Older Adults

07/29/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...

The Center for Disease Control...

07/29/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma

07/26/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.

A recent systematic review and...

07/26/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

HIV Cases Rise Among Gay Latinos

07/24/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.

As HIV rates continue to rise...

07/24/2024

First Report Managed Care

Current Issue

September 2024

Volume 21

Issue 3

Current Issue

Issue Archive

What's Trending?

News

Universal Health Plan May Not Increase Hospital Care

07/24/2019

Although medicare-for-all and other universal health plan concepts are often scrutinized, a recent study found that one concern—that such a plan would cause a surge in patients seeking hospital care—might not be accurate.

Although medicare-for-all and...

07/24/2019

First Report Managed Care

News

Punishing Dems who voted `no` on health care

09/14/2010

First Report Managed Care

Conference Insider

Switching From Reference Biologic to Biosimilar Maintains High Utilization

12/21/2017

Experts worry that switching biosimilars may have unintended adherence consequences.

Experts worry that switching...

12/21/2017

First Report Managed Care

News

Avastin can stabilize tumors in ovarian cancer, studies find

01/29/2012

First Report Managed Care

News

Number of ER Visits Contradict Affordable Care Act Prediction

05/07/2015

ER volume may be increasing, despite predictions of traffic reduction following the Affordable Care Act.

ER volume may be increasing,...

05/07/2015

First Report Managed Care

Video Insights

Videos

Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

11/13/2024

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

11/13/2024

First Report Managed Care

Videos

The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

10/31/2024

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Videos

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.

News

Current Issue

What's Trending?

Video Insights

Subscribe to our eNewsletters!

Specialties

Events

Year Round Education

HMP Global Products