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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
News
06/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Clinical pharmacists nearly doubled SGLT2 inhibitor initiation among veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes in a large US Department of Veterans Affairs quality improvement study.
Clinical pharmacists nearly doubled SGLT2 inhibitor initiation among veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes in a large US Department of Veterans Affairs quality improvement study.
Clinical pharmacists nearly...
06/05/2026
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06/05/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers examined epidural spinal injections as a candidate for de-implementation, specifically for patients with chronic low back pain, and provided suggestions for successfully redirecting care toward more effective and sustainable...
Researchers examined epidural spinal injections as a candidate for de-implementation, specifically for patients with chronic low back pain, and provided suggestions for successfully redirecting care toward more effective and sustainable...
Researchers examined epidural...
06/05/2026
First Report Managed Care
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06/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A clinical trial comparing CT-P39 with reference omalizumab found both drugs to be comparable both in efficacy and safety, indicating CT-P39 as a suitable alternative to omalizumab for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
A clinical trial comparing CT-P39 with reference omalizumab found both drugs to be comparable both in efficacy and safety, indicating CT-P39 as a suitable alternative to omalizumab for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
A clinical trial comparing...
06/04/2026
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Behind the Bill
05/29/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized updates to the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process under the No Surprises Act, lowering administrative fees, creating a centralized dispute portal, and...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized updates to the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process under the No Surprises Act, lowering administrative fees, creating a centralized dispute portal, and...
The Centers for Medicare &...
05/29/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
From 2015 to 2019, Medicaid coverage of opioid use disorder (OUD) increased while plans covering treatment services decreased, raising concerns about substance use care plans and treating patients with addiction.
From 2015 to 2019, Medicaid coverage of opioid use disorder (OUD) increased while plans covering treatment services decreased, raising concerns about substance use care plans and treating patients with addiction.
From 2015 to 2019, Medicaid...
05/26/2026
First Report Managed Care
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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
05/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The clinical and economic burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increased when combined with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and heart failure, highlighting the need for improved policies and procedures to optimize disease...
The clinical and economic burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increased when combined with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and heart failure, highlighting the need for improved policies and procedures to optimize disease...
The clinical and economic burden...
05/22/2026
First Report Managed Care
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05/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy demonstrates more clinical efficiency in treating patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), but prolonged survival leads to higher overall health care costs.
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy demonstrates more clinical efficiency in treating patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), but prolonged survival leads to higher overall health care costs.
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy...
05/22/2026
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Behind the Bill
05/22/2026
Hannah Musick
A bipartisan bill aims to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act amid growing concerns that some health plans are failing to comply with binding payment decisions in the federal dispute resolution process.
A bipartisan bill aims to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act amid growing concerns that some health plans are failing to comply with binding payment decisions in the federal dispute resolution process.
A bipartisan bill aims to...
05/22/2026
First Report Managed Care
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05/20/2026
Hannah Musick
At 96 weeks, asciminib demonstrated higher major molecular response rates and fewer treatment discontinuations due to adverse events compared with imatinib and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid...
At 96 weeks, asciminib demonstrated higher major molecular response rates and fewer treatment discontinuations due to adverse events compared with imatinib and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid...
At 96 weeks, asciminib...
05/20/2026
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