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04/03/2023
Hannah Musick
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less...
04/03/2023
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News
03/27/2023
Hannah Musick
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and...
03/27/2023
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News
03/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed...
03/23/2023
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News
03/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an...
03/22/2023
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News
02/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that...
02/22/2023
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News
02/21/2023
Hannah Musick
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted...
02/21/2023
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News
02/17/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic...
02/17/2023
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News
01/31/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5...
01/31/2023
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News
01/30/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with...
01/30/2023
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News
01/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and...
01/27/2023
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News
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
People with posttraumatic stress disorder should be prioritized for COVID-19 screening and early interventions, investigators recommended.
People with posttraumatic stress disorder should be prioritized for COVID-19 screening and early interventions, investigators recommended.
People with posttraumatic stress...
12/15/2022
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04/03/2023
Hannah Musick
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less likely among Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased access to telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Fatal drug overdoses were less...
04/03/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/27/2023
Hannah Musick
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and comorbidity status were among several significant factors driving COVID-19 vaccination rates for patients with cancer, new findings show.
Age, cancer type, and...
03/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed retroperitoneal fibrosis 5 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, findings show.
A 58-year-old woman developed...
03/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an immunoassay was efficacious for tracking antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination across all ages and infection history.
New research demonstrated an...
03/22/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
02/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that COVID-19 vaccines can create immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults of all ages and may require extra attention for older individuals.
A new meta-analysis reveals that...
02/22/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
02/21/2023
Hannah Musick
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at risk for a higher mortality rate than those who have never contracted the disease, findings show.
Patients who have contracted...
02/21/2023
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News
02/17/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic malignancy who received stem cell transplants avoided hospitalization for COVID-19 after being treated with a monoclonal antibody.
Some patients with hematologic...
02/17/2023
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News
01/31/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5 million commercially insured US adults revealed trends in mental health service utilization throughout 2020.
A study involving more than 5...
01/31/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
01/30/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the study period had significantly lower odds of hospitalization and adverse events across all geographic areas and community exposures," researchers found.
"Vaccinated persons with...
01/30/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
01/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and 2020, researchers studied the pandemic's impact on hospitals' financial margins, noting associations with ownership type, geographic location, and other characteristics. 
Using CMS data from 2019 and...
01/27/2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Why Health Plans, Systems Should Work Together to Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations
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10/08/2020
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of...
10/08/2020
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Panel: Understanding the Use of Predictive Modeling to Track the Pandemic Spread and Associated Diagnostics
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09/30/2020
Scott Collins, president, Aria Marketing, leads a discussion with Ron Chiarello, PhD, founder and CEO, Alveo Technologies, and Emad Rizk, MD, president and CEO, Cotiviti, about the current state of health care and how health care systems are...
Scott Collins, president, Aria Marketing, leads a discussion with Ron Chiarello, PhD, founder and CEO, Alveo Technologies, and Emad Rizk, MD, president and CEO, Cotiviti, about the current state of health care and how health care systems are...
Scott Collins, president, Aria...
09/30/2020
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Providing the Most for Medicare Advantage Members Amid Pandemic
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06/12/2020
Betsy Seals, principal consultant and founder, and Debra Devereaux, MBA, RPh, principal consultant and founder, both from the Rebellis Group, a managed care consulting firm, discuss actions taken by national players in the wake of COVID-19,...
Betsy Seals, principal consultant and founder, and Debra Devereaux, MBA, RPh, principal consultant and founder, both from the Rebellis Group, a managed care consulting firm, discuss actions taken by national players in the wake of COVID-19,...
Betsy Seals, principal...
06/12/2020
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How I Practice Now: Discussing the Economic Impact of COVID-19
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04/07/2020
Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally changed medicine, impacted the economy and health insurance, and promoted the continued use of telemedicine in the future.
Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally changed medicine, impacted the economy and health insurance, and promoted the continued use of telemedicine in the future.
Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses...
04/07/2020
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04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc 

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Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for...
04/05/2024
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03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
Join us for the continuation of...
03/27/2024
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03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...
Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...
Come join us for the first...
03/25/2024
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02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates 

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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the...
02/27/2024
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Mansur Shomali
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02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health 

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...
Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Learn about the state of digital...
02/27/2024
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10/24/2023

Featuring Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, CDCES

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Dr Kevin Cowart, assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy, discusses inclisiran, a new non-statin treatment for high cholesterol.
Dr Kevin Cowart, assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy, discusses inclisiran, a new non-statin treatment for high cholesterol.
Dr Kevin Cowart, assistant...
10/24/2023
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Videos
10/24/2023

Featuring John Hennessey, MBA

Featuring John Hennessey, MBA
In this video, John Hennessey, MBA, Valuate Health Consultancy, explains biosimilars in relation to cancer care: what they are, why they matter, and how they have and haven’t lived up to their promise.
In this video, John Hennessey, MBA, Valuate Health Consultancy, explains biosimilars in relation to cancer care: what they are, why they matter, and how they have and haven’t lived up to their promise.
In this video, John Hennessey,...
10/24/2023
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10/20/2023

Featuring Andrew Brunner, MD

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In this video, Dr Brunner reviews his recent discussion he held at the 2023 AVAHO Annual Meeting, and provides treatment updates in the treatment of MDS.
In this video, Dr Brunner reviews his recent discussion he held at the 2023 AVAHO Annual Meeting, and provides treatment updates in the treatment of MDS.
In this video, Dr Brunner...
10/20/2023
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10/19/2023

Featuring Katarina Kesty, MD, MBA, FAAD, Dermatologist and Medical Director at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser

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Katarina Kesty, MD, MBA, FAAD, Dermatologist and Medical Director at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, weighs in on Demodex blepharitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margin caused by an overpopulation of Demodex mites,...
Katarina Kesty, MD, MBA, FAAD, Dermatologist and Medical Director at St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, weighs in on Demodex blepharitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margin caused by an overpopulation of Demodex mites,...
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Podcasts

Payer Insights: Cost-Sharing Changes Amid Increased COVID-19 Telehealth Visits
Podcasts
10/14/2020
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
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10/14/2020
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Important Factors to Consider While Navigating Through the Pandemic
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07/17/2020
Brett Zelkind, senior vice president of business development and Eric Zerneke, chief commercial officer, both at CredSimple, explain why social determinants of health and the uptake in telehealth should be considered throughout the navigation...
Brett Zelkind, senior vice president of business development and Eric Zerneke, chief commercial officer, both at CredSimple, explain why social determinants of health and the uptake in telehealth should be considered throughout the navigation...
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07/17/2020
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03/28/2024

Featuring Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates

Featuring Gary Owens, MD, president o...
Join us as guest expert Gary Owens discusses how formulary exclusions can impact patient medication adherence and lead to adverse economic outcomes, making the need for non-medical switching and formulary exception requests an important issue...
Join us as guest expert Gary Owens discusses how formulary exclusions can impact patient medication adherence and lead to adverse economic outcomes, making the need for non-medical switching and formulary exception requests an important issue...
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03/28/2024
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Prajapati Podcast
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02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates 

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant ...
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates Consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates Consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the...
02/27/2024
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Shomali Podcast
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02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health 

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...
Discover how digital therapeutics are revolutionizing disease management, patient care, reducing health care costs, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Discover how digital therapeutics are revolutionizing disease management, patient care, reducing health care costs, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Discover how digital...
02/27/2024
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01/11/2024

Featuring Larry Hsu, MD, medical director at HMSA

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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...
01/11/2024
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Podcasts
01/08/2024

Featuring Christopher Blackwell, PhD, UCF College of Nursing

Featuring Christopher Blackwell, PhD,...
An expert discusses the HIV treatment option Cabenuva, and explains why this is a more convenient way to deliver long-acting antiretroviral therapy to patients who either do not want to take a daily pill, or who are just wanting to break the...
An expert discusses the HIV treatment option Cabenuva, and explains why this is a more convenient way to deliver long-acting antiretroviral therapy to patients who either do not want to take a daily pill, or who are just wanting to break the...
An expert discusses the HIV...
01/08/2024
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Podcasts
11/06/2023

Featuring Steven Peskin, MD, CEO, SRP Advisors

Featuring Steven Peskin, MD, CEO, SRP...
Dr Steven Peskin, general internal medicine specialist and CEO of SRP Advisors, joins us today to discuss value-based care and treatment costs for patients with rheumatic conditions.
Dr Steven Peskin, general internal medicine specialist and CEO of SRP Advisors, joins us today to discuss value-based care and treatment costs for patients with rheumatic conditions.
Dr Steven Peskin, general...
11/06/2023
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Podcasts
10/23/2023

Featuring Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA 

Featuring Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA  ...
Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA , professor and chair, University of California, discusses the results of a recent study, and explains why better treatments to reduce primary C difficile infection and recurrences in older adults can lower the mortality...
Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA , professor and chair, University of California, discusses the results of a recent study, and explains why better treatments to reduce primary C difficile infection and recurrences in older adults can lower the mortality...
Alpesh Amin, MD, MBA , professor...
10/23/2023
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08/28/2023

Featuring Iltefat Hamzavi, MD

Featuring Iltefat Hamzavi, MD
Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Medical Center, discusses his recent research letter that addresses the benefits of ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo, and highlights the clinically meaningful use of...
Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Medical Center, discusses his recent research letter that addresses the benefits of ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo, and highlights the clinically meaningful use of...
Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Department...
08/28/2023
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07/28/2023

Featuring Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc

Featuring Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc ...
Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, reviews his recent study investigating health care-associated infections and their costs and explains why these infections remain a...
Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, reviews his recent study investigating health care-associated infections and their costs and explains why these infections remain a...
Joseph Forrester, MD, MSc,...
07/28/2023
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Podcasts
06/29/2023
Julie Gould
Anthony Watson, former vice president of Regulatory and Quality at Pear Therapeutics, discusses his recent perspective article explaining FDA regulations as they relate to prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and highlights why he...
Anthony Watson, former vice president of Regulatory and Quality at Pear Therapeutics, discusses his recent perspective article explaining FDA regulations as they relate to prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and highlights why he...
Anthony Watson, former vice...
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Insights

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Interview
03/10/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC, CFPC, specialized consulting director of medical informatics, Wolters Kluwer, Health Language, breaks down how payers must approach risk adjustment factor scores differently after the pandemic disrupted regular...
Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC, CFPC, specialized consulting director of medical informatics, Wolters Kluwer, Health Language, breaks down how payers must approach risk adjustment factor scores differently after the pandemic disrupted regular...
Michael Stearns, MD, CPC, CRC,...
03/10/2022
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Looking Ahead: Three Imperatives for Recovering Health Systems
Commentary
02/25/2021
"While hospitals dealt with the sudden patient influx caused by COVID-19, distributors confronted the challenge of maintaining a steady supply of essential products and medications to treat a disease that seemed almost invincible," said...
"While hospitals dealt with the sudden patient influx caused by COVID-19, distributors confronted the challenge of maintaining a steady supply of essential products and medications to treat a disease that seemed almost invincible," said...
"While hospitals dealt with the...
02/25/2021
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Identifying High-Risk COVID Patients Through Early Symptoms, Contributing Factors Before Testing
Interview
12/10/2020
Nancy A Dreyer, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Real World Solutions, IQVIA Cambridge, MA, provides insight into her latest study in which she and her coresearchers identified factors that could imply COVID-19 positivity...
Nancy A Dreyer, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Real World Solutions, IQVIA Cambridge, MA, provides insight into her latest study in which she and her coresearchers identified factors that could imply COVID-19 positivity...
Nancy A Dreyer, chief scientific...
12/10/2020
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How Payers Can Continue to Prepare to Cover Patients With COVID-19, Hematologic Malignancies
Interview
12/09/2020
Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary Owens Associates, explains the unique treatment landscape among patients with both COVID-19 and hematologic malignancies, and explains why payers will need to be aware of this complex and high-cost subgroup and...
Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary Owens Associates, explains the unique treatment landscape among patients with both COVID-19 and hematologic malignancies, and explains why payers will need to be aware of this complex and high-cost subgroup and...
Gary Owens, MD, president, Gary...
12/09/2020
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Knowledge of Health Guidelines, Prescription Medications Among Patients With COVID-19 in Home Quarantine Helps Develop Health Policy
Interview
12/01/2020
Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, PhD, professor of clinical pharmacy, Beni-suef University, Egypt, explains why adequate instructions for COVID-19 patients under home quarantine are continually needed to help decrease disease spread as well as help...
Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, PhD, professor of clinical pharmacy, Beni-suef University, Egypt, explains why adequate instructions for COVID-19 patients under home quarantine are continually needed to help decrease disease spread as well as help...
Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, PhD,...
12/01/2020
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Three Strategies to Combat the COVID Determinants of Health
Commentary
11/05/2020
“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants of Health (CdoH) predominantly focuses on conditions influencing health outcomes that are not related to health care. More than ever before, and recognizing CDoH’s influence, it is crucial that health plans...
“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants of Health (CdoH) predominantly focuses on conditions influencing health outcomes that are not related to health care. More than ever before, and recognizing CDoH’s influence, it is crucial that health plans...
“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants...
11/05/2020
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Interview
11/03/2020
Tara S Kim, MD, director of weight management programs at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Eun Ji Kim, MD, MS, assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, discuss the association between BMI and clinical outcomes among...
Tara S Kim, MD, director of weight management programs at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Eun Ji Kim, MD, MS, assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, discuss the association between BMI and clinical outcomes among...
Tara S Kim, MD, director of...
11/03/2020
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Payer Insights: Cost-Sharing Changes Amid Increased COVID-19 Telehealth Visits
Podcasts
10/14/2020
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
Ben Isgur, health research institute leader, PwC, discusses recent news from insurers who announced they are reversing their decisions to waive telehealth copays, and provides a future outlook on how the health care landscape should change in...
Ben Isgur, health research...
10/14/2020
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Interview
10/13/2020
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, discusses how payers can prepare for billing and coverage challenges for COVID treatments in the patient populations experiencing hematologic malignancies, and provides insight on...
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, discusses how payers can prepare for billing and coverage challenges for COVID treatments in the patient populations experiencing hematologic malignancies, and provides insight on...
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO,...
10/13/2020
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Why Health Plans, Systems Should Work Together to Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations
Videos
10/08/2020
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of Wellframe, a market-leading digital health management company, discusses the COVID-19 Chronic Condition Population Report and highlights how the findings help provide both health plans and health care organizations...
Jacob Sattelmair, CEO of...
10/08/2020
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