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01/03/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
In addition to determining the link between regimen complexity and A1c, researchers recommended strategies for improving outcomes in underserved populations.
In addition to determining the link between regimen complexity and A1c, researchers recommended strategies for improving outcomes in underserved populations.
In addition to determining the...
01/03/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Headshot of Stephanie Ostling Mason, Glytec, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
12/07/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD,...
12/07/2022
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News
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via...
11/21/2022
Veterans Health Today
From Veterans Health Today
Conference Coverage
10/11/2022
Edan Stanley
Researchers at AMCP Nexus 2022 combined publicly available and pharmacy claims data to understand how patients' social determinants of health affected care access and treatment adherence.
Researchers at AMCP Nexus 2022 combined publicly available and pharmacy claims data to understand how patients' social determinants of health affected care access and treatment adherence.
Researchers at AMCP Nexus 2022...
10/11/2022
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Talking Therapeutics
10/06/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings explores research comparing the efficacy of several SGLT2 inhibitors as second-line therapy options for patients with type 2 diabetes who have been treated with metformin.
Dr Jennings explores research comparing the efficacy of several SGLT2 inhibitors as second-line therapy options for patients with type 2 diabetes who have been treated with metformin.
Dr Jennings explores research...
10/06/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
From Pharmacy Learning Network
Save Those Kidney Beans: Nephro-Protective Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors
Commentary
05/05/2021
In this week’s issue of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores a new drug approval and what it means for patients with chronic kidney disease.
In this week’s issue of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores a new drug approval and what it means for patients with chronic kidney disease.
In this week’s issue of Talking...
05/05/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
From Pharmacy Learning Network
Predicting the Need for SGLT2 Inhibitors for Future Heart Failure
Commentary
02/23/2021
“The SGLT2i are an expensive group of drugs in comparison to other goal-directed medical therapies for HfrEF, says Mark Munger, PharmD. “Perhaps this data might assist in formulary decisions and oversight use of these medications.”
“The SGLT2i are an expensive group of drugs in comparison to other goal-directed medical therapies for HfrEF, says Mark Munger, PharmD. “Perhaps this data might assist in formulary decisions and oversight use of these medications.”
“The SGLT2i are an expensive...
02/23/2021
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Commentary
02/02/2021
“Research indicates that metformin may exert the various clinical effects via different signaling pathways; however, the precise mechanisms have not yet been determined and research is ongoing,” says Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh,...
“Research indicates that metformin may exert the various clinical effects via different signaling pathways; however, the precise mechanisms have not yet been determined and research is ongoing,” says Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh,...
“Research indicates that...
02/02/2021
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News
12/10/2020
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a...
12/10/2020
Veterans Health Today
From Veterans Health Today
News
11/19/2020
The average 5-year cost per patient receiving continuous delivery of oxygen (CDO) in the base case was an estimated $78,500 compared with $83,300 for negative pressure wound therapy, resulting in a savings of $4800 with CDO.
The average 5-year cost per patient receiving continuous delivery of oxygen (CDO) in the base case was an estimated $78,500 compared with $83,300 for negative pressure wound therapy, resulting in a savings of $4800 with CDO.
The average 5-year cost per...
11/19/2020
First Report Managed Care
From First Report Managed Care
News
11/12/2020
"Use of oral semaglutide 14 mg in patients currently receiving sitagliptin 100 mg substantially increases the budget impact for patients with T2DM whose blood glucose level is not controlled with metformin over a 5-year time horizon for US...
"Use of oral semaglutide 14 mg in patients currently receiving sitagliptin 100 mg substantially increases the budget impact for patients with T2DM whose blood glucose level is not controlled with metformin over a 5-year time horizon for US...
"Use of oral semaglutide 14 mg...
11/12/2020
First Report Managed Care
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News
01/03/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
In addition to determining the link between regimen complexity and A1c, researchers recommended strategies for improving outcomes in underserved populations.
In addition to determining the link between regimen complexity and A1c, researchers recommended strategies for improving outcomes in underserved populations.
In addition to determining the...
01/03/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via...
11/21/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
12/10/2020
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a...
12/10/2020
Veterans Health Today
News
11/19/2020
The average 5-year cost per patient receiving continuous delivery of oxygen (CDO) in the base case was an estimated $78,500 compared with $83,300 for negative pressure wound therapy, resulting in a savings of $4800 with CDO.
The average 5-year cost per patient receiving continuous delivery of oxygen (CDO) in the base case was an estimated $78,500 compared with $83,300 for negative pressure wound therapy, resulting in a savings of $4800 with CDO.
The average 5-year cost per...
11/19/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
11/12/2020
"Use of oral semaglutide 14 mg in patients currently receiving sitagliptin 100 mg substantially increases the budget impact for patients with T2DM whose blood glucose level is not controlled with metformin over a 5-year time horizon for US...
"Use of oral semaglutide 14 mg in patients currently receiving sitagliptin 100 mg substantially increases the budget impact for patients with T2DM whose blood glucose level is not controlled with metformin over a 5-year time horizon for US...
"Use of oral semaglutide 14 mg...
11/12/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
10/31/2020
Medicare beneficiaries undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty have increased odds of complications and hospital readmissions if they have diabetes, according to a study published online in The Journal of Bone &...
Medicare beneficiaries undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty have increased odds of complications and hospital readmissions if they have diabetes, according to a study published online in The Journal of Bone &...
Medicare beneficiaries...
10/31/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
10/15/2020
“The findings highlight the need to take into account cost savings from reducing common, morbid, and preventable type 2 diabetes mellitus complications when considering the cost of diabetes medications,” researchers wrote.
“The findings highlight the need to take into account cost savings from reducing common, morbid, and preventable type 2 diabetes mellitus complications when considering the cost of diabetes medications,” researchers wrote.
“The findings highlight the need...
10/15/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
10/08/2020
“The significant cost savings associated with the reduction in all-cause emergency department visits and hospitalizations as well as the improvement in diabetes outcomes found in this study could be utilized to justify the addition of a...
“The significant cost savings associated with the reduction in all-cause emergency department visits and hospitalizations as well as the improvement in diabetes outcomes found in this study could be utilized to justify the addition of a...
“The significant cost savings...
10/08/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
10/01/2020
Researchers conducted a gender-based analysis of 39 studies of eight pay-for-performance interventions spanning seven countries and focused on pay-for-performance plans for patients with diabetes.
Researchers conducted a gender-based analysis of 39 studies of eight pay-for-performance interventions spanning seven countries and focused on pay-for-performance plans for patients with diabetes.
Researchers conducted a...
10/01/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
09/29/2020
Adding dementia to an existing economic model evaluating lifestyle interventions to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease was feasible but did not affect policy recommendations or economic outcomes, according to a study
Adding dementia to an existing economic model evaluating lifestyle interventions to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease was feasible but did not affect policy recommendations or economic outcomes, according to a study
Adding dementia to an existing...
09/29/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
04/05/2024
Dean Celia
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/05/2024
Paul Nicolaus
An interactive map made available by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a drugmaker advocacy group, shares state-specific data on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The federal program, initially created over 30...
An interactive map made available by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a drugmaker advocacy group, shares state-specific data on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The federal program, initially created over 30...
An interactive map made...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
02/16/2024

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
In a news release published on February 14, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a "Request for Information" in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This request aims to gain insight into how...
In a news release published on February 14, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a "Request for Information" in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This request aims to gain insight into how...
In a news release published on...
02/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
02/15/2024
Paul Nicolaus
The arrival of the Inflation Reduction Act has ushered in a new era of drug price regulation, giving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the ability to negotiate directly with companies that make some of the costliest drugs...
The arrival of the Inflation Reduction Act has ushered in a new era of drug price regulation, giving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the ability to negotiate directly with companies that make some of the costliest drugs...
The arrival of the Inflation...
02/15/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
07/15/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
06/29/2023
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a...
06/29/2023
Population Health
News
06/26/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers examined the presence and use of ICD-10-CM social determinants of health (SDOH)-related Z codes among adults with hypertension and found differences in documentation and medical expenditures.
Researchers examined the presence and use of ICD-10-CM social determinants of health (SDOH)-related Z codes among adults with hypertension and found differences in documentation and medical expenditures.
Researchers examined the...
06/26/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
06/21/2023
Julie Gould
In 2021, medication nonadherence among adults was associated with costs, gender, disability status, insurance coverage, and other characteristics.
In 2021, medication nonadherence among adults was associated with costs, gender, disability status, insurance coverage, and other characteristics.
In 2021, medication nonadherence...
06/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
05/26/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Several thousand products containing phenylephrine and norepinephrine were recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Several thousand products containing phenylephrine and norepinephrine were recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Several thousand products...
05/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
05/26/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The recalls, designated Class II by the US Food and Drug Administration, impact a variety of antibiotic injections.
The recalls, designated Class II by the US Food and Drug Administration, impact a variety of antibiotic injections.
The recalls, designated Class II...
05/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network

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Headshot of Stephanie Ostling Mason, Glytec, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
12/07/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD, CDCES, diabetes clinical pharmacist, Glytec, shares the challenges associated with insulin management in the hospital setting and offers advice to improve patient outcomes.
Stephanie Ostling Mason, PharmD,...
12/07/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
10/06/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings explores research comparing the efficacy of several SGLT2 inhibitors as second-line therapy options for patients with type 2 diabetes who have been treated with metformin.
Dr Jennings explores research comparing the efficacy of several SGLT2 inhibitors as second-line therapy options for patients with type 2 diabetes who have been treated with metformin.
Dr Jennings explores research...
10/06/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Save Those Kidney Beans: Nephro-Protective Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors
Commentary
05/05/2021
In this week’s issue of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores a new drug approval and what it means for patients with chronic kidney disease.
In this week’s issue of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores a new drug approval and what it means for patients with chronic kidney disease.
In this week’s issue of Talking...
05/05/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Predicting the Need for SGLT2 Inhibitors for Future Heart Failure
Commentary
02/23/2021
“The SGLT2i are an expensive group of drugs in comparison to other goal-directed medical therapies for HfrEF, says Mark Munger, PharmD. “Perhaps this data might assist in formulary decisions and oversight use of these medications.”
“The SGLT2i are an expensive group of drugs in comparison to other goal-directed medical therapies for HfrEF, says Mark Munger, PharmD. “Perhaps this data might assist in formulary decisions and oversight use of these medications.”
“The SGLT2i are an expensive...
02/23/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
02/02/2021
“Research indicates that metformin may exert the various clinical effects via different signaling pathways; however, the precise mechanisms have not yet been determined and research is ongoing,” says Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh,...
“Research indicates that metformin may exert the various clinical effects via different signaling pathways; however, the precise mechanisms have not yet been determined and research is ongoing,” says Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh,...
“Research indicates that...
02/02/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
08/04/2020
As frontline health care providers, pharmacists are in a pivotal position to act as patient identifiers, patient educators and patient advocates especially for those at risk for or with diabetes.
As frontline health care providers, pharmacists are in a pivotal position to act as patient identifiers, patient educators and patient advocates especially for those at risk for or with diabetes.
As frontline health care...
08/04/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Examining a Treatment Option for Veterans With Diabetes, Foot Ulcers
Podcasts
06/23/2020
Bob Maguire, BioLab Sciences, and Charles Pollak, Red One Medical, discuss their recent partnership and highlight a treatment option for veterans with diabetic foot ulcers, which impacts roughly 75,000 veterans.
Bob Maguire, BioLab Sciences, and Charles Pollak, Red One Medical, discuss their recent partnership and highlight a treatment option for veterans with diabetic foot ulcers, which impacts roughly 75,000 veterans.
Bob Maguire, BioLab Sciences,...
06/23/2020
Veterans Health Today
Barriers to Diabetes Treatment Linked With Increased Monthly Costs
Interview
03/25/2020
Tayla Rose, PharmD, MEd, RPh, BCACP, CDE, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences at Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, explains why providers should be mindful of the high cost of...
Tayla Rose, PharmD, MEd, RPh, BCACP, CDE, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences at Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, explains why providers should be mindful of the high cost of...
Tayla Rose, PharmD, MEd, RPh,...
03/25/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Among Diabetes Patients, Cost Increases Linked With Guideline Non-Compliance
Interview
03/10/2020
Swapnil Rajpathak, executive director cardiometabolic team, Center for Observational Real World Evidence, Merck & Co, Inc, discusses the importance of adherence to evidence-based care guidelines to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
Swapnil Rajpathak, executive director cardiometabolic team, Center for Observational Real World Evidence, Merck & Co, Inc, discusses the importance of adherence to evidence-based care guidelines to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
Swapnil Rajpathak, executive...
03/10/2020
First Report Managed Care
Limiting Major CVD Events With Metformin in Vets With Diabetes, Reduced Kidney Function
Interview
03/02/2020
Christianne Roumie, MD, MPH, associate professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, discusses the benefits of the diabetes medication metformin on...
Christianne Roumie, MD, MPH, associate professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, discusses the benefits of the diabetes medication metformin on...
Christianne Roumie, MD, MPH,...
03/02/2020
Veterans Health Today

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