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Managing Treatment Burden in PsA and RA: Patients' Views on Methotrexate and TNFi Use
12/15/2023
Hannah Musick
“Patients experience a wide range of burden associated with treatments used for PsA and RA,” said researchers.
“Patients experience a wide range of burden associated with treatments used for PsA and RA,” said researchers.
“Patients experience a wide...
12/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Bimekizumab is Safe and Effective in Treating Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis Native to Biologic Treatment, Study Finds
11/15/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
At week 16, 44% of patients receiving bimekizumab met the primary endpoint of 50% improvement in the American College of Rheumatology response criteria (ACR50) compared with 10% of those receiving placebo.
At week 16, 44% of patients receiving bimekizumab met the primary endpoint of 50% improvement in the American College of Rheumatology response criteria (ACR50) compared with 10% of those receiving placebo.
At week 16, 44% of patients...
11/15/2023
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Early Detection Tool for Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients
10/24/2023
Danielle Sposato
The model demonstrates good performance, which can be adjusted based on its intended use, such as screening or targeting high-risk individuals for intervention. This tool can potentially prevent the progression from psoriasis to PsA by...
The model demonstrates good performance, which can be adjusted based on its intended use, such as screening or targeting high-risk individuals for intervention. This tool can potentially prevent the progression from psoriasis to PsA by...
The model demonstrates good...
10/24/2023
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Persistence, Switching in Patients With PsA Similar With Ixekizumab and Secukinumab
09/12/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers found that real-world treatment patterns and use of adjunctive pain and anti-inflammatory medications may be similar in patients with PsA initiating ixekizumab and secukinumab. 
Researchers found that real-world treatment patterns and use of adjunctive pain and anti-inflammatory medications may be similar in patients with PsA initiating ixekizumab and secukinumab. 
Researchers found that...
09/12/2023
First Report Managed Care
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New and Previous Chronic Inflammatory Disease Diagnoses Increases Treatment Costs
08/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Newly-diagnosed patients with chronic inflammatory diseases previously diagnosed with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or hidradenitis suppurative experienced increased treatment costs the year after diagnosis.
Newly-diagnosed patients with chronic inflammatory diseases previously diagnosed with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or hidradenitis suppurative experienced increased treatment costs the year after diagnosis.
Newly-diagnosed patients with...
08/22/2023
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Cardiometabolic, Mental Health Disorders Common in Patients With PsA
07/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
"Future studies are needed for a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of, and the development of better protocols for the identification and treatment of patients with, comorbidities in patients with PsA," said researchers. 
"Future studies are needed for a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of, and the development of better protocols for the identification and treatment of patients with, comorbidities in patients with PsA," said researchers. 
"Future studies are needed for a...
07/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Sleep Problems Common Among Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
06/16/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A new meta-analysis reveals that the prevalence of poor sleep quality among patients with psoriatic arthritis is 72.9%, significantly higher than in healthy controls.
A new meta-analysis reveals that the prevalence of poor sleep quality among patients with psoriatic arthritis is 72.9%, significantly higher than in healthy controls.
A new meta-analysis reveals that...
06/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Synovio-Enthesitis on Ultrasound May Detect Subclinical PsA
05/18/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Routine ultrasound evaluation could help screen [patients with psoriasis] in the subclinical psoriatic arthritis phase,” wrote the research team.
“Routine ultrasound evaluation could help screen [patients with psoriasis] in the subclinical psoriatic arthritis phase,” wrote the research team.
“Routine ultrasound evaluation...
05/18/2023
First Report Managed Care
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JAK Inhibitor Improves Symptoms in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Involvement
04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
In two phase 3 studies comparing upadacitinib to placebo and adalimumab, upadacitinib improved symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial involvement.
In two phase 3 studies comparing upadacitinib to placebo and adalimumab, upadacitinib improved symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial involvement.
In two phase 3 studies comparing...
04/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
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IL-23 Inhibitors Outperform Placebo for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis, Meta-Analysis Shows
03/16/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“IL-23 inhibitors have the potential to be a promising therapeutic option, especially for...patients who have an insufficient response to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs,” researchers wrote.
“IL-23 inhibitors have the potential to be a promising therapeutic option, especially for...patients who have an insufficient response to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs,” researchers wrote.
“IL-23 inhibitors have the...
03/16/2023
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IL-17A Inhibition With Treatment Improves Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
10/27/2022
Edan Stanley
Utilizing Power Doppler ultrasound, researchers examined the dynamics of response of synovitis to IL-17A inhibition with secukinumab in patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
Utilizing Power Doppler ultrasound, researchers examined the dynamics of response of synovitis to IL-17A inhibition with secukinumab in patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
Utilizing Power Doppler...
10/27/2022
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Managing Treatment Burden in PsA and RA: Patients' Views on Methotrexate and TNFi Use
12/15/2023
Hannah Musick
“Patients experience a wide range of burden associated with treatments used for PsA and RA,” said researchers.
“Patients experience a wide range of burden associated with treatments used for PsA and RA,” said researchers.
“Patients experience a wide...
12/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Bimekizumab is Safe and Effective in Treating Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis Native to Biologic Treatment, Study Finds
11/15/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
At week 16, 44% of patients receiving bimekizumab met the primary endpoint of 50% improvement in the American College of Rheumatology response criteria (ACR50) compared with 10% of those receiving placebo.
At week 16, 44% of patients receiving bimekizumab met the primary endpoint of 50% improvement in the American College of Rheumatology response criteria (ACR50) compared with 10% of those receiving placebo.
At week 16, 44% of patients...
11/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Early Detection Tool for Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients
10/24/2023
Danielle Sposato
The model demonstrates good performance, which can be adjusted based on its intended use, such as screening or targeting high-risk individuals for intervention. This tool can potentially prevent the progression from psoriasis to PsA by...
The model demonstrates good performance, which can be adjusted based on its intended use, such as screening or targeting high-risk individuals for intervention. This tool can potentially prevent the progression from psoriasis to PsA by...
The model demonstrates good...
10/24/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Persistence, Switching in Patients With PsA Similar With Ixekizumab and Secukinumab
09/12/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers found that real-world treatment patterns and use of adjunctive pain and anti-inflammatory medications may be similar in patients with PsA initiating ixekizumab and secukinumab. 
Researchers found that real-world treatment patterns and use of adjunctive pain and anti-inflammatory medications may be similar in patients with PsA initiating ixekizumab and secukinumab. 
Researchers found that...
09/12/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
New and Previous Chronic Inflammatory Disease Diagnoses Increases Treatment Costs
08/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Newly-diagnosed patients with chronic inflammatory diseases previously diagnosed with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or hidradenitis suppurative experienced increased treatment costs the year after diagnosis.
Newly-diagnosed patients with chronic inflammatory diseases previously diagnosed with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or hidradenitis suppurative experienced increased treatment costs the year after diagnosis.
Newly-diagnosed patients with...
08/22/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Cardiometabolic, Mental Health Disorders Common in Patients With PsA
07/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
"Future studies are needed for a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of, and the development of better protocols for the identification and treatment of patients with, comorbidities in patients with PsA," said researchers. 
"Future studies are needed for a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of, and the development of better protocols for the identification and treatment of patients with, comorbidities in patients with PsA," said researchers. 
"Future studies are needed for a...
07/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Sleep Problems Common Among Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
06/16/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A new meta-analysis reveals that the prevalence of poor sleep quality among patients with psoriatic arthritis is 72.9%, significantly higher than in healthy controls.
A new meta-analysis reveals that the prevalence of poor sleep quality among patients with psoriatic arthritis is 72.9%, significantly higher than in healthy controls.
A new meta-analysis reveals that...
06/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Synovio-Enthesitis on Ultrasound May Detect Subclinical PsA
05/18/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Routine ultrasound evaluation could help screen [patients with psoriasis] in the subclinical psoriatic arthritis phase,” wrote the research team.
“Routine ultrasound evaluation could help screen [patients with psoriasis] in the subclinical psoriatic arthritis phase,” wrote the research team.
“Routine ultrasound evaluation...
05/18/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
JAK Inhibitor Improves Symptoms in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Involvement
04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
In two phase 3 studies comparing upadacitinib to placebo and adalimumab, upadacitinib improved symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial involvement.
In two phase 3 studies comparing upadacitinib to placebo and adalimumab, upadacitinib improved symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial involvement.
In two phase 3 studies comparing...
04/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
IL-23 Inhibitors Outperform Placebo for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis, Meta-Analysis Shows
03/16/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“IL-23 inhibitors have the potential to be a promising therapeutic option, especially for...patients who have an insufficient response to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs,” researchers wrote.
“IL-23 inhibitors have the potential to be a promising therapeutic option, especially for...patients who have an insufficient response to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs,” researchers wrote.
“IL-23 inhibitors have the...
03/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Medicaid Coverage Remains Suboptimal After Medicare Enrollment
08/03/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that waiving the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) asset test could help newly enrolled Medicare beneficiaries retain Medicaid coverage, but variations in state-level coverage and suboptimal rates of enrollment raise concerns about...
A study found that waiving the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) asset test could help newly enrolled Medicare beneficiaries retain Medicaid coverage, but variations in state-level coverage and suboptimal rates of enrollment raise concerns about...
A study found that waiving the...
08/03/2026
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Behind the Bill
Court Challenge Tests CMS' New Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
07/31/2026
Hannah Musick
A federal court has allowed CMS' new Medicaid work requirement rule to move forward while a multistate legal challenge continues, setting the stage for a broader debate over how the landmark eligibility changes will be implemented nationwide.
A federal court has allowed CMS' new Medicaid work requirement rule to move forward while a multistate legal challenge continues, setting the stage for a broader debate over how the landmark eligibility changes will be implemented nationwide.
A federal court has allowed CMS'...
07/31/2026
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GLP-1 RAs Have Higher Utilization Among Patients With Obesity Than Bariatric Surgery
07/28/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are the more common treatment option for obesity among adolescents and young adults compared to bariatric surgery.
A study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are the more common treatment option for obesity among adolescents and young adults compared to bariatric surgery.
A study found that glucagon-like...
07/28/2026
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Kidney Transplant Referrals Show Significant Attrition Before Waitlisting
07/28/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US electronic health record analysis found that only 1 in 10 patients referred for kidney transplantation ultimately received a transplant, highlighting substantial attrition before waitlisting and identifying key patient- and...
A large US electronic health record analysis found that only 1 in 10 patients referred for kidney transplantation ultimately received a transplant, highlighting substantial attrition before waitlisting and identifying key patient- and...
A large US electronic health...
07/28/2026
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Insurance Coverage Impacts Episode of Care for Spinal Fusions
07/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that among patients who underwent lumbar fusions, those covered by Medicare Advantage had longer lengths of stay and higher rates of home discharges than those covered by Medicare Fee-For-Service, illustrating gaps in episode of...
A study found that among patients who underwent lumbar fusions, those covered by Medicare Advantage had longer lengths of stay and higher rates of home discharges than those covered by Medicare Fee-For-Service, illustrating gaps in episode of...
A study found that among...
07/27/2026
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US Study Identifies Factors Linked to Low Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Uptake
07/24/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US cohort study found that only 3% of adults newly diagnosed with obesity underwent metabolic bariatric surgery within one year, with provider type, body mass index, sex, and other clinical factors strongly influencing access to...
A large US cohort study found that only 3% of adults newly diagnosed with obesity underwent metabolic bariatric surgery within one year, with provider type, body mass index, sex, and other clinical factors strongly influencing access to...
A large US cohort study found...
07/24/2026
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Behind the Bill
Federal Court Pauses Key ACA Marketplace Rule Changes
07/23/2026
Hannah Musick
A federal court has temporarily blocked several key provisions of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') 2027 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rule, setting up a high-stakes legal battle over federal authority, Marketplace...
A federal court has temporarily blocked several key provisions of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') 2027 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rule, setting up a high-stakes legal battle over federal authority, Marketplace...
A federal court has temporarily...
07/23/2026
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CMS Proposes New Medicaid Provider Tax Thresholds Under WFTC Legislation
07/23/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed sweeping changes to Medicaid provider tax regulations that would establish new indirect hold harmless thresholds, expand reporting requirements, and reshape state health...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed sweeping changes to Medicaid provider tax regulations that would establish new indirect hold harmless thresholds, expand reporting requirements, and reshape state health...
The Centers for Medicare &...
07/23/2026
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Fabhalta (Iptacopan) Receives FDA Approval to Slow Disease Progression in Patients With IgAN
07/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Fabhalta (iptacopan) to slow kidney function decline in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Fabhalta (iptacopan) to slow kidney function decline in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).
The US Food and Drug...
07/22/2026
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Obesity Subphenotype With Low GLP-1 Levels Shows Greater Weight Loss With Tirzepatide
07/21/2026
Hannah Musick
Researchers identified an obesity subphenotype characterized by rapid gastric emptying and low endogenous GLP-1 production that achieved nearly twice the weight loss with tirzepatide as other obesity phenotypes, highlighting the potential for...
Researchers identified an obesity subphenotype characterized by rapid gastric emptying and low endogenous GLP-1 production that achieved nearly twice the weight loss with tirzepatide as other obesity phenotypes, highlighting the potential for...
Researchers identified an...
07/21/2026
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