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03/29/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigated the lifetime cost effectiveness of standard therapy with vs without an SGLT2 inhibitor to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure.
Researchers investigated the lifetime cost effectiveness of standard therapy with vs without an SGLT2 inhibitor to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure.
Researchers investigated the...
03/29/2023
First Report Managed Care
Headshot of Merle Diamond, MD, Diamond Headache Clinic, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
05/19/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Edan Stanley
Merle Diamond, MD, AQH, director, Diamond Headache Clinic and inpatient headache unit at Saint Joseph Hospital, offers insight into the prevalence and burden of migraine, as well as risk factors that can cause migraine to progress from...
Merle Diamond, MD, AQH, director, Diamond Headache Clinic and inpatient headache unit at Saint Joseph Hospital, offers insight into the prevalence and burden of migraine, as well as risk factors that can cause migraine to progress from...
Merle Diamond, MD, AQH,...
05/19/2022
First Report Managed Care
Headshot of Gary Owens, MD, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
09/24/2021
Edan Stanley
Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, shares his thoughts on the challenges of choosing treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis, and highlights key takeaways for payers from a recent ICER report which compared the...
Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, shares his thoughts on the challenges of choosing treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis, and highlights key takeaways for payers from a recent ICER report which compared the...
Gary Owens, MD, president of...
09/24/2021
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News
01/22/2021
“Universal newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy provides improved economic value for payers and patients when nusinersen is available,” wrote researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Utah School of...
“Universal newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy provides improved economic value for payers and patients when nusinersen is available,” wrote researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Utah School of...
“Universal newborn screening for...
01/22/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
12/06/2020
For detecting occult atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke, 3-year implantable loop recorder monitoring has a cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained in the range of other publicly funded therapies
For detecting occult atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke, 3-year implantable loop recorder monitoring has a cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained in the range of other publicly funded therapies
For detecting occult atrial...
12/06/2020
First Report Managed Care
Discussing Treatment Paradigm Shifts, Successful Therapy Options for Atopic Dermatitis
Videos
11/13/2020
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, describes challenges involved with treating atopic dermatitis, highlights the benefits of dupilumab—particularly among pediatric patients,...
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, describes challenges involved with treating atopic dermatitis, highlights the benefits of dupilumab—particularly among pediatric patients,...
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, associate...
11/13/2020
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
10/23/2020

Julie Gould

Julie Gould
Currently, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are regulated as drugs—often leading to higher prices and barriers to access for patients, as well as financial strains for hospitals. However, in a recent insights article in JAMA...
Currently, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are regulated as drugs—often leading to higher prices and barriers to access for patients, as well as financial strains for hospitals. However, in a recent insights article in JAMA...
Currently, chimeric antigen...
10/23/2020
First Report Managed Care
Weighing Benefits and Challenges to Effectively Treat Atopic Dermatitis
Podcasts
09/16/2020
Steven Feldman, MD, PhD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discusses the real-world effectiveness of dupilumab for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, how this data is relevant for payers, and stresses the importance of studying...
Steven Feldman, MD, PhD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discusses the real-world effectiveness of dupilumab for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, how this data is relevant for payers, and stresses the importance of studying...
Steven Feldman, MD, PhD, Wake...
09/16/2020
First Report Managed Care
First Report
08/31/2020

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Karen Powell, PharmD, MS, Pharmacy Solutions Coordinator, Conduent, discusses a recent study in which she and her colleagues measured the cost effectiveness and utilizations rates associated with emicizumab-kxwh treatment for patients with...
Karen Powell, PharmD, MS, Pharmacy Solutions Coordinator, Conduent, discusses a recent study in which she and her colleagues measured the cost effectiveness and utilizations rates associated with emicizumab-kxwh treatment for patients with...
Karen Powell, PharmD, MS,...
08/31/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
08/27/2020
Because patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma have limited treatment options and poor prognoses, researchers recently examined the cost-effectiveness of treatments for this patient population.
Because patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma have limited treatment options and poor prognoses, researchers recently examined the cost-effectiveness of treatments for this patient population.
Because patients with relapsed...
08/27/2020
First Report Managed Care
Discussing Effectiveness, Persistence Rates for Atopic Dermatitis Therapy
Podcasts
08/13/2020
Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, offers insight into his real-world data study in which he and his colleagues...
Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, offers insight into his real-world data study in which he and his colleagues...
Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD,...
08/13/2020
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03/29/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigated the lifetime cost effectiveness of standard therapy with vs without an SGLT2 inhibitor to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure.
Researchers investigated the lifetime cost effectiveness of standard therapy with vs without an SGLT2 inhibitor to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure.
Researchers investigated the...
03/29/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
01/22/2021
“Universal newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy provides improved economic value for payers and patients when nusinersen is available,” wrote researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Utah School of...
“Universal newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy provides improved economic value for payers and patients when nusinersen is available,” wrote researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Utah School of...
“Universal newborn screening for...
01/22/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
12/06/2020
For detecting occult atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke, 3-year implantable loop recorder monitoring has a cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained in the range of other publicly funded therapies
For detecting occult atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke, 3-year implantable loop recorder monitoring has a cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained in the range of other publicly funded therapies
For detecting occult atrial...
12/06/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
08/27/2020
Because patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma have limited treatment options and poor prognoses, researchers recently examined the cost-effectiveness of treatments for this patient population.
Because patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma have limited treatment options and poor prognoses, researchers recently examined the cost-effectiveness of treatments for this patient population.
Because patients with relapsed...
08/27/2020
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
11/20/2019
When compared to prostaglandin analogs (PGA), latanoprostene bunod appears to be cost-saving in the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma, according to data presented at AMCP Nexus 2019. 
When compared to prostaglandin analogs (PGA), latanoprostene bunod appears to be cost-saving in the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma, according to data presented at AMCP Nexus 2019. 
When compared to prostaglandin...
11/20/2019
First Report Managed Care
News
05/16/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Keratoconus, an eye disorder that leads to gradual curvature of the cornea, may be associated with Demodex infestation, suggests a small study published in the Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus, an eye disorder that leads to gradual curvature of the cornea, may be associated with Demodex infestation, suggests a small study published in the Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus, an eye disorder...
05/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/14/2024
Hannah Musick
A recent research report reveals that individuals with private health insurance pay 254% more for hospital procedures than Medicare rates, leading to potentially increased costs for millions of Americans.
A recent research report reveals that individuals with private health insurance pay 254% more for hospital procedures than Medicare rates, leading to potentially increased costs for millions of Americans.
A recent research report reveals...
05/14/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Purified factor IX (FIX) concentrate was effective in treating and preventing bleeding episodes in real-world pediatric patients 6 years and younger with hemophilia B, according to a study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine.
Purified factor IX (FIX) concentrate was effective in treating and preventing bleeding episodes in real-world pediatric patients 6 years and younger with hemophilia B, according to a study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine.
Purified factor IX (FIX)...
05/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.
Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.
Demodex mites were found in the...
05/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
05/03/2024
Hannah Musick
The FDA's new regulations on laboratory-developed tests have sparked debate over access to innovative tests and patient care in the medical field, with opponents arguing that increased oversight could hinder the development of crucial new...
The FDA's new regulations on laboratory-developed tests have sparked debate over access to innovative tests and patient care in the medical field, with opponents arguing that increased oversight could hinder the development of crucial new...
The FDA's new regulations on...
05/03/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/26/2024
Dean Celia
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program,” has been in the spotlight recently. Major health...
A proposed rule from Centers for...
04/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/25/2024

Grace Taylor

Grace Taylor
A study published in Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids highlights a treatment strategy for treating hemophilia B by combining rebalancing coagulation pathways and human factor 9 (hF9) gene knock-in (KI) using a lipid nanoparticle and...
A study published in Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids highlights a treatment strategy for treating hemophilia B by combining rebalancing coagulation pathways and human factor 9 (hF9) gene knock-in (KI) using a lipid nanoparticle and...
A study published in Molecular...
04/25/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/24/2024
Hannah Musick
Dr Rhonda Voskuhl received the 2024 John Dystel prize for her groundbreaking research on sex differences in multiple sclerosis (MS), advancing women's health.
Dr Rhonda Voskuhl received the 2024 John Dystel prize for her groundbreaking research on sex differences in multiple sclerosis (MS), advancing women's health.
Dr Rhonda Voskuhl received the...
04/24/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/24/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Chicago sky blue is a promising stain that can identify and quantify the number of Demodex mites in patients with Demodex blepharitis, according to a study published in PeerJ.
Chicago sky blue is a promising stain that can identify and quantify the number of Demodex mites in patients with Demodex blepharitis, according to a study published in PeerJ.
Chicago sky blue is a promising...
04/24/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/17/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Although glucocorticoid treatment reduced inflammatory parameters in real-world patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), more than a third still showed above-normal levels throughout a 52-week follow-up period, according to study results...
Although glucocorticoid treatment reduced inflammatory parameters in real-world patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), more than a third still showed above-normal levels throughout a 52-week follow-up period, according to study results...
Although glucocorticoid...
04/17/2024
First Report Managed Care

Literature Review

Literature Review
10/23/2020

Julie Gould

Julie Gould
Currently, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are regulated as drugs—often leading to higher prices and barriers to access for patients, as well as financial strains for hospitals. However, in a recent insights article in JAMA...
Currently, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are regulated as drugs—often leading to higher prices and barriers to access for patients, as well as financial strains for hospitals. However, in a recent insights article in JAMA...
Currently, chimeric antigen...
10/23/2020
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
02/23/2019

Kara Rosania

Kara Rosania
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are thought to arise from cells throughout the diffuse endocrine system. According to a report published in JAMA Oncology, the incidence and prevalence of NETS are steadily rising, though for reasons not well...
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are thought to arise from cells throughout the diffuse endocrine system. According to a report published in JAMA Oncology, the incidence and prevalence of NETS are steadily rising, though for reasons not well...
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are...
02/23/2019
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
10/23/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Not only does SER-109 effectively treat CDI, but results show that it can even reduce recurrence. A major benefit when it comes to associated health care costs for patients.
Not only does SER-109 effectively treat CDI, but results show that it can even reduce recurrence. A major benefit when it comes to associated health care costs for patients.
Not only does SER-109...
10/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
10/16/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
The SAPHYR trial has provided researchers with valuable insights into alternative treatment options for PMR due to its larger patient population. The effectiveness of sarilumab and the achieved rates of remission offer promise for enhancing...
The SAPHYR trial has provided researchers with valuable insights into alternative treatment options for PMR due to its larger patient population. The effectiveness of sarilumab and the achieved rates of remission offer promise for enhancing...
The SAPHYR trial has provided...
10/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
12/06/2022
Edan Stanley
This article explores the incidence, prevalence, and management of Demodex Blepharitis.
This article explores the incidence, prevalence, and management of Demodex Blepharitis.
This article explores the...
12/06/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
11/29/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Several ongoing and upcoming clinical trials are testing the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody in combination with other therapies for multiple myeloma.
Several ongoing and upcoming clinical trials are testing the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody in combination with other therapies for multiple myeloma.
Several ongoing and upcoming...
11/29/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
09/23/2022
Edan Stanley
This literature review explores the latest progression-free survival data for a multiple myeloma therapy option.
This literature review explores the latest progression-free survival data for a multiple myeloma therapy option.
This literature review explores...
09/23/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
09/16/2022
Edan Stanley
This literature review explores key data related to the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations for patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
This literature review explores key data related to the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations for patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
This literature review explores...
09/16/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
09/16/2021
Jeff Craven
In this literature review, we explore the data from the phase 3 VISION trial recently presented at the 2021 virtual annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examining...
In this literature review, we explore the data from the phase 3 VISION trial recently presented at the 2021 virtual annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examining...
In this literature review, we...
09/16/2021
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
08/12/2021
Edan Stanley
For the purpose of this literature review, we examine the latest data presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting regarding the use of CBD for patients with seizure disorders including TSC.  
For the purpose of this literature review, we examine the latest data presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting regarding the use of CBD for patients with seizure disorders including TSC.  
For the purpose of this...
08/12/2021
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
05/28/2021
Edan Stanley
With a newly proposed and easily applicable definition for dry eye disease, researchers believe the condition can be diagnosed with more consistency as well as inform future trials and research. 
With a newly proposed and easily applicable definition for dry eye disease, researchers believe the condition can be diagnosed with more consistency as well as inform future trials and research. 
With a newly proposed and easily...
05/28/2021
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
02/12/2021

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Per the American Migraine foundation, oral and intranasal triptan therapy has proven consistently effective when used to treat migraine earlier in the attack; however, triptan therapy is not effective for all patients with migraine and cannot...
Per the American Migraine foundation, oral and intranasal triptan therapy has proven consistently effective when used to treat migraine earlier in the attack; however, triptan therapy is not effective for all patients with migraine and cannot...
Per the American Migraine...
02/12/2021
First Report Managed Care

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Literature Review

Literature Review
10/23/2020

Julie Gould

Julie Gould
Currently, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are regulated as drugs—often leading to higher prices and barriers to access for patients, as well as financial strains for hospitals. However, in a recent insights article in JAMA...
Currently, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are regulated as drugs—often leading to higher prices and barriers to access for patients, as well as financial strains for hospitals. However, in a recent insights article in JAMA...
Currently, chimeric antigen...
10/23/2020
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
02/23/2019

Kara Rosania

Kara Rosania
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are thought to arise from cells throughout the diffuse endocrine system. According to a report published in JAMA Oncology, the incidence and prevalence of NETS are steadily rising, though for reasons not well...
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are thought to arise from cells throughout the diffuse endocrine system. According to a report published in JAMA Oncology, the incidence and prevalence of NETS are steadily rising, though for reasons not well...
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are...
02/23/2019
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
10/23/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Not only does SER-109 effectively treat CDI, but results show that it can even reduce recurrence. A major benefit when it comes to associated health care costs for patients.
Not only does SER-109 effectively treat CDI, but results show that it can even reduce recurrence. A major benefit when it comes to associated health care costs for patients.
Not only does SER-109...
10/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
10/16/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
The SAPHYR trial has provided researchers with valuable insights into alternative treatment options for PMR due to its larger patient population. The effectiveness of sarilumab and the achieved rates of remission offer promise for enhancing...
The SAPHYR trial has provided researchers with valuable insights into alternative treatment options for PMR due to its larger patient population. The effectiveness of sarilumab and the achieved rates of remission offer promise for enhancing...
The SAPHYR trial has provided...
10/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
12/06/2022
Edan Stanley
This article explores the incidence, prevalence, and management of Demodex Blepharitis.
This article explores the incidence, prevalence, and management of Demodex Blepharitis.
This article explores the...
12/06/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
11/29/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Several ongoing and upcoming clinical trials are testing the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody in combination with other therapies for multiple myeloma.
Several ongoing and upcoming clinical trials are testing the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody in combination with other therapies for multiple myeloma.
Several ongoing and upcoming...
11/29/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
09/23/2022
Edan Stanley
This literature review explores the latest progression-free survival data for a multiple myeloma therapy option.
This literature review explores the latest progression-free survival data for a multiple myeloma therapy option.
This literature review explores...
09/23/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
09/16/2022
Edan Stanley
This literature review explores key data related to the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations for patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
This literature review explores key data related to the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations for patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
This literature review explores...
09/16/2022
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
09/16/2021
Jeff Craven
In this literature review, we explore the data from the phase 3 VISION trial recently presented at the 2021 virtual annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examining...
In this literature review, we explore the data from the phase 3 VISION trial recently presented at the 2021 virtual annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examining...
In this literature review, we...
09/16/2021
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
08/12/2021
Edan Stanley
For the purpose of this literature review, we examine the latest data presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting regarding the use of CBD for patients with seizure disorders including TSC.  
For the purpose of this literature review, we examine the latest data presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting regarding the use of CBD for patients with seizure disorders including TSC.  
For the purpose of this...
08/12/2021
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
05/28/2021
Edan Stanley
With a newly proposed and easily applicable definition for dry eye disease, researchers believe the condition can be diagnosed with more consistency as well as inform future trials and research. 
With a newly proposed and easily applicable definition for dry eye disease, researchers believe the condition can be diagnosed with more consistency as well as inform future trials and research. 
With a newly proposed and easily...
05/28/2021
First Report Managed Care
Literature Review
02/12/2021

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Per the American Migraine foundation, oral and intranasal triptan therapy has proven consistently effective when used to treat migraine earlier in the attack; however, triptan therapy is not effective for all patients with migraine and cannot...
Per the American Migraine foundation, oral and intranasal triptan therapy has proven consistently effective when used to treat migraine earlier in the attack; however, triptan therapy is not effective for all patients with migraine and cannot...
Per the American Migraine...
02/12/2021
First Report Managed Care

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“While this dataset is still maturing, in this as-observed interim analysis of a real-world study, dupilumab demonstrated early and sustained improvement in AD flares, symptoms, and disea...
First Report
08/31/2020

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Karen Powell, PharmD, MS, Pharmacy Solutions Coordinator, Conduent, discusses a recent study in which she and her colleagues measured the cost effectiveness and utilizations rates associated with emicizumab-kxwh treatment for patients with...
Karen Powell, PharmD, MS, Pharmacy Solutions Coordinator, Conduent, discusses a recent study in which she and her colleagues measured the cost effectiveness and utilizations rates associated with emicizumab-kxwh treatment for patients with...
Karen Powell, PharmD, MS,...
08/31/2020
First Report Managed Care
Recent data showing high persistence rates for dupilumab therapy in patients with atopic dermatitis suggest that the treatment is well-tolerated and effective.
“In this analysis, emicizumab-kxwh therapy was associated with a decrease in the cost of HEM medications and cost and utilization of medical services,” explained researchers.
When patients with gBRCA1/2mut HER2− advanced breast cancer switched from olaparib to talazoparib, a reduction in costs for US commercial health plans was observed.
Recent data shows that ixekizumab limits out-of-pocket spending for psoriatic arthritis treatment, despite associated higher pharmacy costs.
According to a study focused on real world data, adults with severe eosinophilic asthma experienced symptomatic improvements and decreased health care resource utilization when treated wi...

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