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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Behind the Bill
The Senate’s $3 Trillion Deal. Tax Relief Now, Medicaid Coverage Loss Later?
07/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After...
07/02/2025
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When a Cap Isn’t Just a Cap: How a Provider Tax Proposal Could Reshape Medicaid Financing
06/25/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most...
06/25/2025
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Rewriting the Safety Net? Inside the Senate’s Changes to Medicaid and the ACA
06/18/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve...
06/18/2025
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How States Might Respond to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
06/11/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill...
06/11/2025
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Is the Affordable Care Act on the Chopping Block? What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tells Us.
06/04/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of...
06/04/2025
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Behind the Bill
From House to Senate: The Journey of Cutting Medicaid
05/28/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of...
05/28/2025
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Behind the Bill
Eligibility, Paperwork, and Penalties: The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Medicaid ‘Reform’
05/21/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week...
05/21/2025
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Behind the Bill
A Busy Week in Drug Pricing Policy: Aligning US Drug Prices With Global Standards?
05/14/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for...
05/14/2025
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BEHIND THE BILL
When Agencies Lose Power: How 3 Seismic Shifts are Transforming Pharmaceutical Regulation
05/07/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In the span of just 9 months, the landscape of administrative law has undergone a transformation so profound that pharmaceutical executives, health care providers, and patients alike are struggling to navigate the new terrain. The Supreme...
In the span of just 9 months, the landscape of administrative law has undergone a transformation so profound that pharmaceutical executives, health care providers, and patients alike are struggling to navigate the new terrain. The Supreme...
In the span of just 9 months,...
05/07/2025
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The Medicare Paradox, Part 3: Strategic Trade Doesn’t Have to be a Zero-Sum Game
05/07/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve examined the growing friction between the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariff investigations and the Medicare drug pricing reforms authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These 2 policy agendas—industrial...
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve examined the growing friction between the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariff investigations and the Medicare drug pricing reforms authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These 2 policy agendas—industrial...
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve...
05/07/2025
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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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Understanding the Psychosocial Impact on Patients With Demodex blepharitis
10/17/2023
Julie Gould
In a recent study, authors aimed to assess how Demodex blepharitis influences the daily lives and quality of life of affected patients.
In a recent study, authors aimed to assess how Demodex blepharitis influences the daily lives and quality of life of affected patients.
In a recent study, authors aimed...
10/17/2023
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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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AMCP Nexus Conference Insider
12/07/2023
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A roundup of news and research presented at AMCP Nexus in Orlando, FL, October 16-19, 2023.
A roundup of news and research presented at AMCP Nexus in Orlando, FL, October 16-19, 2023.
A roundup of news and research...
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A doctor and expert in value-based care offers insights into treatment costs and treatment regimens for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica.
A doctor and expert in value-based care offers insights into treatment costs and treatment regimens for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica.
A doctor and expert in...
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