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02/10/2025
In an interview with a guest expert, learn about the history and current use of CGRP therapies for patients with migraines.
In an interview with a guest expert, learn about the history and current use of CGRP therapies for patients with migraines.
In an interview with a guest...
02/10/2025
First Report Managed Care
LMW
Podcasts
11/22/2024
Lucy Myint-Wilks, BMBS, MSc, MRCS
Explore the latest advancements in migraine research, treatment options, cost-effectiveness, and the role of technology in managing migraines in this informative episode.
Explore the latest advancements in migraine research, treatment options, cost-effectiveness, and the role of technology in managing migraines in this informative episode.
Explore the latest advancements...
11/22/2024
First Report Managed Care
Richard Lipton, MD
Videos
10/31/2024
Richard Lipton, MD
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 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
Headshot of Ed Pezalla, Enlightenment Bioconsult, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
12/05/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, reviews the costs associated with chronic vs episodic migraine and what payers should keep top of mind when managing these patients.
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, reviews the costs associated with chronic vs episodic migraine and what payers should keep top of mind when managing these patients.
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief...
12/05/2022
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News
12/16/2020
“Value‐based contracts linking medication payments to predefined performance metrics aim to promote value through aligned incentives and shared risk between manufacturers and payers,” researchers wrote.
“Value‐based contracts linking medication payments to predefined performance metrics aim to promote value through aligned incentives and shared risk between manufacturers and payers,” researchers wrote.
“Value‐based contracts linking...
12/16/2020
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02/03/2020
Reyvow (lasmiditan), a first-of-its-kind acute migraine treatment from Eli Lilly, was recently priced and will be available at pharmacies this week.
Reyvow (lasmiditan), a first-of-its-kind acute migraine treatment from Eli Lilly, was recently priced and will be available at pharmacies this week.
Reyvow (lasmiditan), a...
02/03/2020
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News
04/09/2019
A team of researchers recently found that opioid use is common among migraine patients using prescription medication, and they sought to identify variables associated with opioid use among these patients.
A team of researchers recently found that opioid use is common among migraine patients using prescription medication, and they sought to identify variables associated with opioid use among these patients.
A team of researchers recently...
04/09/2019
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04/04/2019
According to recent study findings, patient reported outcomes were no different among patients treated with calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists or onabotulinumtoxinA for the indication of chronic migraine prophylaxis.
According to recent study findings, patient reported outcomes were no different among patients treated with calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists or onabotulinumtoxinA for the indication of chronic migraine prophylaxis.
According to recent study...
04/04/2019
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News
03/18/2019
Aerobic exercise appears to reduce the number of days patients experience migraine, according to a systematic literature review and meta-analysis published in The Journal of Headache Pain.
Aerobic exercise appears to reduce the number of days patients experience migraine, according to a systematic literature review and meta-analysis published in The Journal of Headache Pain.
Aerobic exercise appears to...
03/18/2019
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News
03/04/2019
The new class of calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitors for migraine relief appear to represent a major evolution in migraine therapy, but high costs may hinder patient access to the biologics, according to a recent paper.
The new class of calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitors for migraine relief appear to represent a major evolution in migraine therapy, but high costs may hinder patient access to the biologics, according to a recent paper.
The new class of calcitonin...
03/04/2019
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02/15/2019
Direct, indirect, and societal costs were all significantly higher among patients with migraine compared with patients without migraine, according to a recent study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Direct, indirect, and societal costs were all significantly higher among patients with migraine compared with patients without migraine, according to a recent study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Direct, indirect, and societal...
02/15/2019
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10/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
In a cost-effective analysis of pharmacotherapies, semaglutide and tirzepatide demonstrated better cost-effectiveness than standard of care among patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
In a cost-effective analysis of pharmacotherapies, semaglutide and tirzepatide demonstrated better cost-effectiveness than standard of care among patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
In a cost-effective analysis of...
10/13/2026
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News
10/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
In an analysis of patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma receiving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) was associated with improved effectiveness and higher toxicity compared to...
In an analysis of patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma receiving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) was associated with improved effectiveness and higher toxicity compared to...
In an analysis of patients with...
10/13/2026
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News
10/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that asciminib 200 mg twice daily demonstrated significant efficacy and manageable toxicity among patients with T315I-mutated chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (CML-CP).
Researchers found that asciminib 200 mg twice daily demonstrated significant efficacy and manageable toxicity among patients with T315I-mutated chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (CML-CP).
Researchers found that asciminib...
10/09/2026
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Behind the Bill
10/09/2026
Hannah Musick
Federal regulators have finalized new health insurance price transparency requirements aimed at improving pricing disclosures, strengthening consumer access to cost information, and streamlining reporting obligations for health plans and...
Federal regulators have finalized new health insurance price transparency requirements aimed at improving pricing disclosures, strengthening consumer access to cost information, and streamlining reporting obligations for health plans and...
Federal regulators have...
10/09/2026
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News
10/09/2026
Hannah Musick
A US population-based study of more than 63 000 patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms identified improved survival in primary myelofibrosis alongside persistent differences in incidence and survival across disease subtypes, age groups,...
A US population-based study of more than 63 000 patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms identified improved survival in primary myelofibrosis alongside persistent differences in incidence and survival across disease subtypes, age groups,...
A US population-based study of...
10/09/2026
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News
10/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that mosunetuzumab was associated with high response rates and manageable safety among patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL), even those who do not qualify for clinical trials.
Researchers found that mosunetuzumab was associated with high response rates and manageable safety among patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL), even those who do not qualify for clinical trials.
Researchers found that...
10/09/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
10/08/2026
Hannah Musick
In the phase 3 TRuE-AD4 trial, ruxolitinib cream significantly improved disease severity, itch, and quality of life among adults with moderate atopic dermatitis who had not responded adequately to conventional topical therapies, potentially...
In the phase 3 TRuE-AD4 trial, ruxolitinib cream significantly improved disease severity, itch, and quality of life among adults with moderate atopic dermatitis who had not responded adequately to conventional topical therapies, potentially...
In the phase 3 TRuE-AD4 trial,...
10/08/2026
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News
10/07/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that full-risk contracts were associated with variations in service utilization patterns, providing potential benchmarks which could help inform physician fee schedule reforms.
Researchers found that full-risk contracts were associated with variations in service utilization patterns, providing potential benchmarks which could help inform physician fee schedule reforms.
Researchers found that full-risk...
10/07/2026
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Behind the Bill
10/02/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model, linking certain Medicare Part B drug rebates to international prices in an effort to lower federal spending and...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model, linking certain Medicare Part B drug rebates to international prices in an effort to lower federal spending and...
The Centers for Medicare &...
10/02/2026
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News
10/01/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that calculating Medicare Advantage (MA) rebates based on spending reductions alone resulted in lower monthly payments than what was observed, implying that additional factors such as coding and favorable selection might...
Researchers found that calculating Medicare Advantage (MA) rebates based on spending reductions alone resulted in lower monthly payments than what was observed, implying that additional factors such as coding and favorable selection might...
Researchers found that...
10/01/2026
First Report Managed Care

Insights

Fenty
Videos
02/10/2025
In an interview with a guest expert, learn about the history and current use of CGRP therapies for patients with migraines.
In an interview with a guest expert, learn about the history and current use of CGRP therapies for patients with migraines.
In an interview with a guest...
02/10/2025
First Report Managed Care
LMW
Podcasts
11/22/2024
Lucy Myint-Wilks, BMBS, MSc, MRCS
Explore the latest advancements in migraine research, treatment options, cost-effectiveness, and the role of technology in managing migraines in this informative episode.
Explore the latest advancements in migraine research, treatment options, cost-effectiveness, and the role of technology in managing migraines in this informative episode.
Explore the latest advancements...
11/22/2024
First Report Managed Care
Richard Lipton, MD
Videos
10/31/2024
Richard Lipton, MD
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 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
Headshot of Ed Pezalla, Enlightenment Bioconsult, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
12/05/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, reviews the costs associated with chronic vs episodic migraine and what payers should keep top of mind when managing these patients.
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, reviews the costs associated with chronic vs episodic migraine and what payers should keep top of mind when managing these patients.
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief...
12/05/2022
First Report Managed Care