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06/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found outpatient care settings sufficient for administering ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), suggesting that outpatient utilization could reduce the burden on...
A study found outpatient care settings sufficient for administering ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), suggesting that outpatient utilization could reduce the burden on...
A study found outpatient care...
06/23/2026
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News
06/16/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Talquetamab delivered more than double the response rate of usual care while lowering the cost per responder, highlighting its potential economic and clinical value for heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Talquetamab delivered more than double the response rate of usual care while lowering the cost per responder, highlighting its potential economic and clinical value for heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Talquetamab delivered more than...
06/16/2026
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News
06/08/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Pneumonia-related hospitalizations among patients with multiple myeloma are becoming increasingly costly despite declining mortality rates, highlighting persistent disparities and the urgent need for strategies to prevent serious infections...
Pneumonia-related hospitalizations among patients with multiple myeloma are becoming increasingly costly despite declining mortality rates, highlighting persistent disparities and the urgent need for strategies to prevent serious infections...
Pneumonia-related...
06/08/2026
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News
05/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower and comparable care costs compared to teclistamab and elranatamab, appearing as a possible lower-cost alternative for treating patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower and comparable care costs compared to teclistamab and elranatamab, appearing as a possible lower-cost alternative for treating patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower...
05/26/2026
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News
05/14/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Linvoseltamab outperformed real-world treatment regimens for patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), with higher response rates and more durable outcomes in the LINKER-MM1 trial.
Linvoseltamab outperformed real-world treatment regimens for patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), with higher response rates and more durable outcomes in the LINKER-MM1 trial.
Linvoseltamab outperformed...
05/14/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
With similar response rates but consistently lower costs, teclistamab may offer a more economically favorable option than elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), according to a study published in the...
With similar response rates but consistently lower costs, teclistamab may offer a more economically favorable option than elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), according to a study published in the...
With similar response rates but...
05/04/2026
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News
04/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Elranatamab shows promising response rates in real-world relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but shorter durability, prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) exposure, and high infection risk raise questions about optimal patient...
Elranatamab shows promising response rates in real-world relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but shorter durability, prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) exposure, and high infection risk raise questions about optimal patient...
Elranatamab shows promising...
04/17/2026
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News
04/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review...
04/09/2026
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News
12/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd...
12/02/2025
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News
11/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that...
11/17/2025
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News
11/10/2025
Hannah Musick
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN and PERSEUS, transplant-eligible adults aged ≥65 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received daratumumab-VRd followed by D-R achieved deeper responses and higher MRD-negativity with a trend toward...
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN and PERSEUS, transplant-eligible adults aged ≥65 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received daratumumab-VRd followed by D-R achieved deeper responses and higher MRD-negativity with a trend toward...
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN...
11/10/2025
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News
06/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found outpatient care settings sufficient for administering ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), suggesting that outpatient utilization could reduce the burden on...
A study found outpatient care settings sufficient for administering ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), suggesting that outpatient utilization could reduce the burden on...
A study found outpatient care...
06/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
06/16/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Talquetamab delivered more than double the response rate of usual care while lowering the cost per responder, highlighting its potential economic and clinical value for heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Talquetamab delivered more than double the response rate of usual care while lowering the cost per responder, highlighting its potential economic and clinical value for heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Talquetamab delivered more than...
06/16/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
06/08/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Pneumonia-related hospitalizations among patients with multiple myeloma are becoming increasingly costly despite declining mortality rates, highlighting persistent disparities and the urgent need for strategies to prevent serious infections...
Pneumonia-related hospitalizations among patients with multiple myeloma are becoming increasingly costly despite declining mortality rates, highlighting persistent disparities and the urgent need for strategies to prevent serious infections...
Pneumonia-related...
06/08/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower and comparable care costs compared to teclistamab and elranatamab, appearing as a possible lower-cost alternative for treating patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower and comparable care costs compared to teclistamab and elranatamab, appearing as a possible lower-cost alternative for treating patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower...
05/26/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/14/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Linvoseltamab outperformed real-world treatment regimens for patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), with higher response rates and more durable outcomes in the LINKER-MM1 trial.
Linvoseltamab outperformed real-world treatment regimens for patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), with higher response rates and more durable outcomes in the LINKER-MM1 trial.
Linvoseltamab outperformed...
05/14/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
With similar response rates but consistently lower costs, teclistamab may offer a more economically favorable option than elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), according to a study published in the...
With similar response rates but consistently lower costs, teclistamab may offer a more economically favorable option than elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), according to a study published in the...
With similar response rates but...
05/04/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Elranatamab shows promising response rates in real-world relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but shorter durability, prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) exposure, and high infection risk raise questions about optimal patient...
Elranatamab shows promising response rates in real-world relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but shorter durability, prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) exposure, and high infection risk raise questions about optimal patient...
Elranatamab shows promising...
04/17/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review...
04/09/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
12/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd...
12/02/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
11/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that...
11/17/2025
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Behind the Bill
09/25/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
All 50 states are moving to participate in a Medicaid drug pricing model that the Trump administration projects could lower prescription drug spending, though questions remain about the magnitude and durability of the savings.
All 50 states are moving to participate in a Medicaid drug pricing model that the Trump administration projects could lower prescription drug spending, though questions remain about the magnitude and durability of the savings.
All 50 states are moving to...
09/25/2026
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News
09/25/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that evidence-based obesity treatments may reduce chronic disease while generating long-term medical savings, productivity gain, and positive returns on investment among commercially insured US adults.
Researchers found that evidence-based obesity treatments may reduce chronic disease while generating long-term medical savings, productivity gain, and positive returns on investment among commercially insured US adults.
Researchers found that...
09/25/2026
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News
09/25/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that sustained exposure to full-dose ruxolitinib was associated with spleen reduction and manageable toxicity among select patients with myelofibrosis (MF).
Researchers found that sustained exposure to full-dose ruxolitinib was associated with spleen reduction and manageable toxicity among select patients with myelofibrosis (MF).
Researchers found that sustained...
09/25/2026
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News
09/23/2026
Hannah Musick
Higher out-of-pocket costs were associated with lower semaglutide adherence among commercially insured adults with obesity, with nonadherence increasing more substantially when costs exceeded approximately $75 per 30-day supply.
Higher out-of-pocket costs were associated with lower semaglutide adherence among commercially insured adults with obesity, with nonadherence increasing more substantially when costs exceeded approximately $75 per 30-day supply.
Higher out-of-pocket costs were...
09/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
09/23/2026
Hannah Musick
Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who achieved minimal disease activity experienced fewer and shorter flares, fewer health care visits, and greater perceived disease control than patients who did not meet combined clinician-...
Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who achieved minimal disease activity experienced fewer and shorter flares, fewer health care visits, and greater perceived disease control than patients who did not meet combined clinician-...
Adults with moderate-to-severe...
09/23/2026
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News
09/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas, specifically follicular lymphoma, Waldenström macroglobulinemia, and marginal zone lymphoma, are associated with increased health care utilization and care costs during later lines of...
Researchers found that indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas, specifically follicular lymphoma, Waldenström macroglobulinemia, and marginal zone lymphoma, are associated with increased health care utilization and care costs during later lines of...
Researchers found that indolent...
09/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
09/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A post hoc analysis of the JUMP clinical trial found that anemia medications can be used in combination with ruxolitinib among patients with myelofibrosis without compromising treatment effectiveness.
A post hoc analysis of the JUMP clinical trial found that anemia medications can be used in combination with ruxolitinib among patients with myelofibrosis without compromising treatment effectiveness.
A post hoc analysis of the JUMP...
09/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
09/22/2026
Hannah Musick
Subcutaneous mosunetuzumab demonstrated durable responses and predominantly low-grade cytokine release syndrome in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, with efficacy outcomes similar to intravenous administration.
Subcutaneous mosunetuzumab demonstrated durable responses and predominantly low-grade cytokine release syndrome in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, with efficacy outcomes similar to intravenous administration.
Subcutaneous mosunetuzumab...
09/22/2026
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News
09/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Consistent adherence to tirzepatide was associated with lower per-person-per-month costs and reduced health care utilization compared to no treatment among patients with obesity or overweight, according to an article published in Diabetes,...
Consistent adherence to tirzepatide was associated with lower per-person-per-month costs and reduced health care utilization compared to no treatment among patients with obesity or overweight, according to an article published in Diabetes,...
Consistent adherence to...
09/22/2026
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News
09/21/2026
Hannah Musick
A 50-gene transcriptomic signature predicted the likelihood of sustained treatment-free remission after tyrosine kinase inhibitor discontinuation in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, potentially supporting more individualized treatment...
A 50-gene transcriptomic signature predicted the likelihood of sustained treatment-free remission after tyrosine kinase inhibitor discontinuation in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, potentially supporting more individualized treatment...
A 50-gene transcriptomic...
09/21/2026
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Insights

Jagannath
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
10/17/2025
Sundar Jagannath, MBBS
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, joined Noopur Raje, MD, Krina Patel, MD, and other experts to discuss groundbreaking advances in CAR T-cell, bispecific, and trispecific therapies that are transforming multiple myeloma from a chronic...
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, joined Noopur Raje, MD, Krina Patel, MD, and other experts to discuss groundbreaking advances in CAR T-cell, bispecific, and trispecific therapies that are transforming multiple myeloma from a chronic...
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath,...
10/17/2025
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Lonial
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
10/10/2025
Sagar Lonial, MD
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his SOHO 2025 case presentation on evolving definitions of high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the growing evidence for early intervention, and how innovations such as CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific...
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his SOHO 2025 case presentation on evolving definitions of high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the growing evidence for early intervention, and how innovations such as CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific...
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his...
10/10/2025
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Headshot of Dr Hira Shaikh, University of Iowa
Interview
01/19/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant...
01/19/2023
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Headshot of Joshua Richter, MD, Mount Sinai
Interview
10/18/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate...
10/18/2022
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