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06/02/2023
Hannah Musick
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
06/02/2023
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/02/2023
Hannah Musick
Researchers at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting compared data on breast cancer cases in 3 national databases to identify differences in case coverage.
Researchers at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting compared data on breast cancer cases in 3 national databases to identify differences in case coverage.
Researchers at the 2023 ASCO...
06/02/2023
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News
02/02/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than...
02/02/2023
Veterans Health Today
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Conference Coverage
06/10/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Findings presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting suggest there are disparities in care for Black women with triple-negative breast cancer as compared with White women.
Findings presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting suggest there are disparities in care for Black women with triple-negative breast cancer as compared with White women.
Findings presented at the 2022...
06/10/2022
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Conference Coverage
06/10/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Investigators at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting compared symptoms in patients receiving either ribociclib or abemaciclib in combination with endocrine therapy in the front-line setting for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Investigators at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting compared symptoms in patients receiving either ribociclib or abemaciclib in combination with endocrine therapy in the front-line setting for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Investigators at the 2022 ASCO...
06/10/2022
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Conference Coverage
06/10/2022
Samantha Matthews
Costs related to metastatic breast cancer vary by receptor subtype as well as the number of years postdiagnosis, according to research presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Costs related to metastatic breast cancer vary by receptor subtype as well as the number of years postdiagnosis, according to research presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Costs related to metastatic...
06/10/2022
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Conference Coverage
06/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
“Clinical benefit was maintained regardless of alterations in most biomarkers, including ESR1 and genes implicated in CDK4/6i resistance, consistent with alpelisib targeting the PIK3CA driver oncogene,” wrote researchers.
“Clinical benefit was maintained regardless of alterations in most biomarkers, including ESR1 and genes implicated in CDK4/6i resistance, consistent with alpelisib targeting the PIK3CA driver oncogene,” wrote researchers.
“Clinical benefit was maintained...
06/07/2022
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Conference Coverage
06/06/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
A multicenter study of real-world practices in China showed palbociclib plus endocrine therapy was efficacious among patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
A multicenter study of real-world practices in China showed palbociclib plus endocrine therapy was efficacious among patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
A multicenter study of...
06/06/2022
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/06/2022
Samantha Matthews
Researchers at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting shared promising results from a trial examining the effect of dosage modifications on overall survival among postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Researchers at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting shared promising results from a trial examining the effect of dosage modifications on overall survival among postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Researchers at the 2022 ASCO...
06/06/2022
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Commentary
09/01/2021
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario...
09/01/2021
First Report Managed Care
William Audeh, MD, MS
Videos
06/11/2021
Julie Gould
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief...
06/11/2021
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News
02/02/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than...
02/02/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
10/26/2026
Hannah Musick
A US cost-effectiveness analysis projected that lisocabtagene maraleucel could provide modest quality-adjusted survival gains and lower lifetime treatment costs compared with axicabtagene ciloleucel as second-line therapy for relapsed or...
A US cost-effectiveness analysis projected that lisocabtagene maraleucel could provide modest quality-adjusted survival gains and lower lifetime treatment costs compared with axicabtagene ciloleucel as second-line therapy for relapsed or...
A US cost-effectiveness analysis...
10/26/2026
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
10/23/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have introduced a 6-month pilot program allowing eligible health care organizations to voluntarily disclose potential False Claims Act violations in exchange...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have introduced a 6-month pilot program allowing eligible health care organizations to voluntarily disclose potential False Claims Act violations in exchange...
The US Department of Justice...
10/23/2026
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News
10/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Through interviews with oncology practice managers, researchers estimated the additional time and costs associated with treatment intolerance among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), identifying key areas for reducing the...
Through interviews with oncology practice managers, researchers estimated the additional time and costs associated with treatment intolerance among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), identifying key areas for reducing the...
Through interviews with oncology...
10/23/2026
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News
10/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that the investigational biosimilar ADL-018 demonstrated pharmacokinetic equivalence and a comparable safety profile to reference omalizumab in healthy participants, supporting its potential as a future therapeutic...
Researchers found that the investigational biosimilar ADL-018 demonstrated pharmacokinetic equivalence and a comparable safety profile to reference omalizumab in healthy participants, supporting its potential as a future therapeutic...
Researchers found that the...
10/22/2026
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News
10/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that among patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), those who switched to second-line therapies had higher utilization rates and care costs compared to those who remained on first-line treatments.
Researchers found that among patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), those who switched to second-line therapies had higher utilization rates and care costs compared to those who remained on first-line treatments.
Researchers found that among...
10/21/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
10/19/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Across Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, researchers found that more socially vulnerable counties had higher rates of prior authorization (PA) and more restrictive policies than less vulnerable counties, illustrating increased disparities among...
Across Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, researchers found that more socially vulnerable counties had higher rates of prior authorization (PA) and more restrictive policies than less vulnerable counties, illustrating increased disparities among...
Across Medicare Advantage (MA)...
10/19/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
10/19/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers described the prevalence and incidence of secondary malignancies among adults with polycythemia vera (PV), identifying vulnerable patients with a higher risk of disease transformation and secondary cancers.
Researchers described the prevalence and incidence of secondary malignancies among adults with polycythemia vera (PV), identifying vulnerable patients with a higher risk of disease transformation and secondary cancers.
Researchers described the...
10/19/2026
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Behind the Bill
10/16/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new health care fraud self-disclosure policy simplifies reporting as broader enforcement priorities put corporate compliance practices in focus.
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new health care fraud self-disclosure policy simplifies reporting as broader enforcement priorities put corporate compliance practices in focus.
The US Department of Justice’s...
10/16/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
10/16/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-related adverse events were associated with decreased quality of life and increased activity impairment among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Researchers found that tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-related adverse events were associated with decreased quality of life and increased activity impairment among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Researchers found that tyrosine...
10/16/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
10/15/2026
Hannah Musick
A real-world US study found that patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis experiencing both severe itch and severe skin lesions incurred the highest annual health care charges, highlighting the importance of assessing both symptom...
A real-world US study found that patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis experiencing both severe itch and severe skin lesions incurred the highest annual health care charges, highlighting the importance of assessing both symptom...
A real-world US study found that...
10/15/2026
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Commentary
09/01/2021
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario...
09/01/2021
First Report Managed Care
William Audeh, MD, MS
Videos
06/11/2021
Julie Gould
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief...
06/11/2021
First Report Managed Care
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Podcasts
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 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
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
05/06/2021
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical...
05/06/2021
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
02/19/2021
William Rayford Gwin III, MD, medical oncologist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, breaks down some common challenges in treating breast cancer that make it unique compared to other types of cancer, and provides some risk reducing strategies for...
William Rayford Gwin III, MD, medical oncologist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, breaks down some common challenges in treating breast cancer that make it unique compared to other types of cancer, and provides some risk reducing strategies for...
William Rayford Gwin III, MD,...
02/19/2021
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Podcasts
01/07/2021
Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP, assistant professor of medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, reviews what it is like to navigate through breast cancer care with the whole care team—including the patient, pharmacists, other...
Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP, assistant professor of medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, reviews what it is like to navigate through breast cancer care with the whole care team—including the patient, pharmacists, other...
Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP,...
01/07/2021
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Podcasts
12/09/2020
Victor G Vogel, MD, medical oncologist, Geisinger Health System, discusses a variety of risk reducing strategies for breast cancer, including why some are “overdue,” explains why there is a lack in the uptake of medications among patients...
Victor G Vogel, MD, medical oncologist, Geisinger Health System, discusses a variety of risk reducing strategies for breast cancer, including why some are “overdue,” explains why there is a lack in the uptake of medications among patients...
Victor G Vogel, MD, medical...
12/09/2020
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