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Bimekizumab Demonstrates Rapid and Sustained Efficacy in Treating NrxSpA, Regardless of Prior TNF Inhibitor Exposure
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
A new monoclonal antibody, bimekizumab (BKZ), demonstrated promising results in improving efficacy outcomes for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), even in those who have lost response to TNF inhibitors or are intolerant to them,...
A new monoclonal antibody, bimekizumab (BKZ), demonstrated promising results in improving efficacy outcomes for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), even in those who have lost response to TNF inhibitors or are intolerant to them,...
A new monoclonal antibody,...
12/21/2023
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NrxSpA Classification Holds Little Relevance in Daily Practice
11/06/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
While the terms nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (NrxSpA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (R-axSpA) may sometimes be helpful for stratifying patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in clinical studies, the terms are less...
While the terms nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (NrxSpA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (R-axSpA) may sometimes be helpful for stratifying patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in clinical studies, the terms are less...
While the terms nonradiographic...
11/06/2023
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Updated AS and NrxSpA Treatment Recommendations Identify Common Diagnosis Issues, Solutions
10/06/2023
Hannah Musick
Updated evidence-based recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of biologics and the role of imaging in patient management.
Updated evidence-based recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of biologics and the role of imaging in patient management.
Updated evidence-based...
10/06/2023
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Baseline MRI and CRP on Treatment Efficacy in NrxSpA
09/27/2023
Danielle Sposato
Over the past decade, biologics have made remarkable advancements in treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Despite these advances, many patients fail to attain full remission or inactive disease, with only approximately 60% achieving...
Over the past decade, biologics have made remarkable advancements in treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Despite these advances, many patients fail to attain full remission or inactive disease, with only approximately 60% achieving...
Over the past decade, biologics...
09/27/2023
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Upadacitinib Benefits Quality of Life and Work Productivity in Adults With NrAxSpA
08/29/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Explore how Upadacitinib led to rapid and clinically meaningful gains in health-related quality of life and work productivity compared with placebo in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Explore how Upadacitinib led to rapid and clinically meaningful gains in health-related quality of life and work productivity compared with placebo in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Explore how Upadacitinib led to...
08/29/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Unfamiliarity With NrAxSpa Can Delay Diagnosis for Years
07/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Education on cardinal features, epidemiology, burden, and benefits of timely NrAxSpa diagnosis is warranted for health care providers who commonly manage back pain,” researchers advised.
“Education on cardinal features, epidemiology, burden, and benefits of timely NrAxSpa diagnosis is warranted for health care providers who commonly manage back pain,” researchers advised.
“Education on cardinal features,...
07/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Minimal Radiographic Progression Over 2 Years With Secukinumab for NrAxSpa
06/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal...
06/19/2023
First Report Managed Care
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One-Fourth of Patients With NrAxSpa Experience No Disease Flare After Stopping Etanercept
05/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigate how the current differential diagnosis between radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects the prediction of patient outcomes.
Researchers investigate how the current differential diagnosis between radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects the prediction of patient outcomes.
Researchers investigate how the...
05/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Continued Golimumab Superior to Withdrawal in Patients With Inactive NrAxSpa
04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Continued golimumab treatment was superior to withdrawal in preventing disease flares and achieving clinical responses in adults with inactive nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Continued golimumab treatment was superior to withdrawal in preventing disease flares and achieving clinical responses in adults with inactive nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Continued golimumab treatment...
04/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Spinal Schwannoma Found in Man With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
03/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A case study detailed the incidence of a rare tumor in a 25-year-old patient with a history of nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. 
A case study detailed the incidence of a rare tumor in a 25-year-old patient with a history of nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. 
A case study detailed the...
03/09/2023
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Earlier Treatment May Improve Outcomes in Patients With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
10/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors compared early vs late symptom duration and the efficacy of secukinumab in younger vs older patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Study authors compared early vs late symptom duration and the efficacy of secukinumab in younger vs older patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Study authors compared early vs...
10/14/2022
First Report Managed Care

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Bimekizumab Demonstrates Rapid and Sustained Efficacy in Treating NrxSpA, Regardless of Prior TNF Inhibitor Exposure
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
A new monoclonal antibody, bimekizumab (BKZ), demonstrated promising results in improving efficacy outcomes for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), even in those who have lost response to TNF inhibitors or are intolerant to them,...
A new monoclonal antibody, bimekizumab (BKZ), demonstrated promising results in improving efficacy outcomes for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), even in those who have lost response to TNF inhibitors or are intolerant to them,...
A new monoclonal antibody,...
12/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
NrxSpA Classification Holds Little Relevance in Daily Practice
11/06/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
While the terms nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (NrxSpA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (R-axSpA) may sometimes be helpful for stratifying patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in clinical studies, the terms are less...
While the terms nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (NrxSpA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (R-axSpA) may sometimes be helpful for stratifying patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in clinical studies, the terms are less...
While the terms nonradiographic...
11/06/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Updated AS and NrxSpA Treatment Recommendations Identify Common Diagnosis Issues, Solutions
10/06/2023
Hannah Musick
Updated evidence-based recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of biologics and the role of imaging in patient management.
Updated evidence-based recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of biologics and the role of imaging in patient management.
Updated evidence-based...
10/06/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Baseline MRI and CRP on Treatment Efficacy in NrxSpA
09/27/2023
Danielle Sposato
Over the past decade, biologics have made remarkable advancements in treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Despite these advances, many patients fail to attain full remission or inactive disease, with only approximately 60% achieving...
Over the past decade, biologics have made remarkable advancements in treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Despite these advances, many patients fail to attain full remission or inactive disease, with only approximately 60% achieving...
Over the past decade, biologics...
09/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Upadacitinib Benefits Quality of Life and Work Productivity in Adults With NrAxSpA
08/29/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Explore how Upadacitinib led to rapid and clinically meaningful gains in health-related quality of life and work productivity compared with placebo in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Explore how Upadacitinib led to rapid and clinically meaningful gains in health-related quality of life and work productivity compared with placebo in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Explore how Upadacitinib led to...
08/29/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Unfamiliarity With NrAxSpa Can Delay Diagnosis for Years
07/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Education on cardinal features, epidemiology, burden, and benefits of timely NrAxSpa diagnosis is warranted for health care providers who commonly manage back pain,” researchers advised.
“Education on cardinal features, epidemiology, burden, and benefits of timely NrAxSpa diagnosis is warranted for health care providers who commonly manage back pain,” researchers advised.
“Education on cardinal features,...
07/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Minimal Radiographic Progression Over 2 Years With Secukinumab for NrAxSpa
06/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal...
06/19/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
One-Fourth of Patients With NrAxSpa Experience No Disease Flare After Stopping Etanercept
05/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigate how the current differential diagnosis between radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects the prediction of patient outcomes.
Researchers investigate how the current differential diagnosis between radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects the prediction of patient outcomes.
Researchers investigate how the...
05/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Continued Golimumab Superior to Withdrawal in Patients With Inactive NrAxSpa
04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Continued golimumab treatment was superior to withdrawal in preventing disease flares and achieving clinical responses in adults with inactive nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Continued golimumab treatment was superior to withdrawal in preventing disease flares and achieving clinical responses in adults with inactive nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Continued golimumab treatment...
04/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Spinal Schwannoma Found in Man With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
03/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A case study detailed the incidence of a rare tumor in a 25-year-old patient with a history of nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. 
A case study detailed the incidence of a rare tumor in a 25-year-old patient with a history of nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. 
A case study detailed the...
03/09/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Biosimilar Prior Approval Supplements
09/10/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized guidance clarifying 6 categories of biosimilar prior approval supplements, setting review goals that could shape timelines for new indications and payer coverage decisions.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized guidance clarifying 6 categories of biosimilar prior approval supplements, setting review goals that could shape timelines for new indications and payer coverage decisions.
The US Food and Drug...
09/10/2025
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High Health Care Burden Among People with Hemophilia A Experiencing Bleeding or Joint Complications
09/10/2025
Juliet Gallagher
New real-world evidence shows that people with hemophilia A who experience bleeding or joint complications face significantly higher health care utilization and comorbidity burden.
New real-world evidence shows that people with hemophilia A who experience bleeding or joint complications face significantly higher health care utilization and comorbidity burden.
New real-world evidence shows...
09/10/2025
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Confronting the HIV Epidemic: Addressing Gaps in Access, Adherence, and Equity
09/02/2025
Juliet Gallagher
At a recent AMCP conference, health care leaders Maria Lopes, MD, and Steve Cohen, MD, highlighted the persistent and unique challenges of HIV management in the US, emphasizing that despite medical advancements, HIV remains classified as an...
At a recent AMCP conference, health care leaders Maria Lopes, MD, and Steve Cohen, MD, highlighted the persistent and unique challenges of HIV management in the US, emphasizing that despite medical advancements, HIV remains classified as an...
At a recent AMCP conference,...
09/02/2025
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Industry Payments and Their Role in MS Drug Selection Among High-Volume Prescribers
08/28/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent observational study explored the prevalence of industry payments to neurologists who prescribe multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), uncovering significant associations between such payments and prescribing...
A recent observational study explored the prevalence of industry payments to neurologists who prescribe multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), uncovering significant associations between such payments and prescribing...
A recent observational study...
08/28/2025
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Medicare Advantage Plans See Double-Digit Satisfaction Drop as Medical Costs Soar
08/22/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Member satisfaction with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans has seen a significant decline, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 report, reflecting a broader set of financial and policy pressures now facing the MA landscape.
Member satisfaction with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans has seen a significant decline, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 report, reflecting a broader set of financial and policy pressures now facing the MA landscape.
Member satisfaction with...
08/22/2025
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Expanding Assertive Community Treatment to Transform Care for Complex Patients
08/20/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A new study shows that health systems can rely on assertive community treatment (ACT), which has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating the most complex, least engaged patients.
A new study shows that health systems can rely on assertive community treatment (ACT), which has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating the most complex, least engaged patients.
A new study shows that health...
08/20/2025
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AAM White Paper Spotlights Legislative Path to Breaking Biosimilar Patent Barriers
08/18/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A recent white paper from the Association for Accessible Medicines exposes how brand-name drug patent tactics block biosimilar access and urges Congress to act on 3 key reforms to lower drug costs.
A recent white paper from the Association for Accessible Medicines exposes how brand-name drug patent tactics block biosimilar access and urges Congress to act on 3 key reforms to lower drug costs.
A recent white paper from the...
08/18/2025
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FDA Expands Approval of Alhemo for Hemophilia A and B Without Inhibitors
08/14/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Novo Nordisk has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Alhemo (concizumab-mtci) for use as a once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment in people 12 years and older with hemophilia A or B (HA/HB) without...
Novo Nordisk has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Alhemo (concizumab-mtci) for use as a once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment in people 12 years and older with hemophilia A or B (HA/HB) without...
Novo Nordisk has announced the...
08/14/2025
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High-Efficacy Multiple Sclerosis Therapies Linked to Fewer Emergency Department Visits and Lower Risk
08/13/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
High-efficacy disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for multiple sclerosis (MS) are linked to a reduced likelihood of emergency department (ED) visits, according to a study published in Neurology.
High-efficacy disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for multiple sclerosis (MS) are linked to a reduced likelihood of emergency department (ED) visits, according to a study published in Neurology.
High-efficacy disease-modifying...
08/13/2025
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Roctavian Demonstrates Sustained Efficacy and Safety in Patients With Hemophilia A
08/04/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Five-year data from BioMarin’s phase 3 trial reveals Roctavian’s long-term efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life benefits for adults with severe hemophilia A.
Five-year data from BioMarin’s phase 3 trial reveals Roctavian’s long-term efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life benefits for adults with severe hemophilia A.
Five-year data from BioMarin’s...
08/04/2025
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