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05/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
In a recent study, patients with hypertensive emergencies had similar outcomes in intermediate care (IMC) and intensive care unit (ICU) settings, suggesting IMC units may safely reduce ICU utilization without compromising care.
In a recent study, patients with hypertensive emergencies had similar outcomes in intermediate care (IMC) and intensive care unit (ICU) settings, suggesting IMC units may safely reduce ICU utilization without compromising care.
In a recent study, patients with...
05/04/2026
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News
05/04/2026
Hannah Musick
Adjuvant immunotherapies may improve lung cancer outcomes, but high costs and budget impact concerns highlight the need for biomarker-guided use, value-based pricing, and phased adoption.
Adjuvant immunotherapies may improve lung cancer outcomes, but high costs and budget impact concerns highlight the need for biomarker-guided use, value-based pricing, and phased adoption.
Adjuvant immunotherapies may...
05/04/2026
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News
05/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
With similar response rates but consistently lower costs, teclistamab may offer a more economically favorable option than elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), according to a study published in the...
With similar response rates but consistently lower costs, teclistamab may offer a more economically favorable option than elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), according to a study published in the...
With similar response rates but...
05/04/2026
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News
04/29/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Dr Tycel Phillips from Blood Cancers Today explains how the bispecific antibody glofitamab may offer a more accessible and potentially curative alternative to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for patients with diffuse large...
Dr Tycel Phillips from Blood Cancers Today explains how the bispecific antibody glofitamab may offer a more accessible and potentially curative alternative to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for patients with diffuse large...
Dr Tycel Phillips from Blood...
04/29/2026
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News
04/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A small-scale exploratory study analyzed the impact of hemodialysis on DNA methylation patterns and found inflammation to be linked a system-wide reaction.
A small-scale exploratory study analyzed the impact of hemodialysis on DNA methylation patterns and found inflammation to be linked a system-wide reaction.
A small-scale exploratory study...
04/27/2026
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News
04/24/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A real-world multicenter study suggests bispecific antibodies remain effective in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL), but treatment sequencing may impact progression-free survival.
A real-world multicenter study suggests bispecific antibodies remain effective in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL), but treatment sequencing may impact progression-free survival.
A real-world multicenter study...
04/24/2026
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News
04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today...
04/23/2026
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News
04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today...
04/23/2026
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News
04/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A simulation study found that semaglutide could deliver meaningful health benefits as a secondary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) but will only be cost-effective if current drug prices are reduced.
A simulation study found that semaglutide could deliver meaningful health benefits as a secondary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) but will only be cost-effective if current drug prices are reduced.
A simulation study found that...
04/23/2026
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Behind the Bill
04/23/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reclassified certain US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved marijuana products as Schedule III substances, a shift that may expand research and influence future clinical and coverage decisions in...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reclassified certain US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved marijuana products as Schedule III substances, a shift that may expand research and influence future clinical and coverage decisions in...
The US Department of Justice...
04/23/2026
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KOL Insights

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Interview
04/23/2026
Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH
A member of our First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board explains why managed care decisions hinge on confidence over speed—and how embedding behavioral science across the care continuum can close adherence gaps, activate patients,...
A member of our First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board explains why managed care decisions hinge on confidence over speed—and how embedding behavioral science across the care continuum can close adherence gaps, activate patients,...
A member of our First Report...
04/23/2026
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Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal
Videos
03/31/2026
Lingbin Meng, MD, PhD
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how adding retifanlimab to chemotherapy may reshape frontline treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how adding retifanlimab to chemotherapy may reshape frontline treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how...
03/31/2026
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Al B. Benson, III, MD, FACP, FASCO
Videos
03/31/2026
Al B. Benson, III, MD, FACP, FASCO
Dr Benson reviews the epidemiology and unmet clinical need in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) and examines the evolving role of immunotherapy in the first-line setting. He also contextualizes recent regulatory and...
Dr Benson reviews the epidemiology and unmet clinical need in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) and examines the evolving role of immunotherapy in the first-line setting. He also contextualizes recent regulatory and...
Dr Benson reviews the...
03/31/2026
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Regulatory Insights
03/30/2026
Adam Colborn, JD
New federal PBM reforms, heightened scrutiny of health care consolidation, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer drug models are poised to reshape the policy landscape, with uncertain implications for patient costs and market dynamics.
New federal PBM reforms, heightened scrutiny of health care consolidation, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer drug models are poised to reshape the policy landscape, with uncertain implications for patient costs and market dynamics.
New federal PBM reforms,...
03/30/2026
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MANAGED CARE Q&A
03/26/2026
Abby Reynolds, PharmD
In this interview, a guest expert explains why emotional readiness—not motivation or access alone—often determines whether patients can successfully initiate and persist on specialty therapies.
In this interview, a guest expert explains why emotional readiness—not motivation or access alone—often determines whether patients can successfully initiate and persist on specialty therapies.
In this interview, a guest...
03/26/2026
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MANAGED CARE Q&A
03/26/2026
Allison Oakes, PhD
A guest expert explains why specialty drugs dominating US spending is forcing payers to rethink benefit design, oncology strategy, and biosimilar adoption to control costs and improve value.
A guest expert explains why specialty drugs dominating US spending is forcing payers to rethink benefit design, oncology strategy, and biosimilar adoption to control costs and improve value.
A guest expert explains why...
03/26/2026
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ALH
Videos
03/12/2026
Amanda L. Hernandez, MD, PhD
In the second part of this interview, Amanda Hernandez, MD, PhD, examines the role and limitations of Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL)  and other outcome measures in myasthenia gravis, emphasizing the importance of...
In the second part of this interview, Amanda Hernandez, MD, PhD, examines the role and limitations of Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL)  and other outcome measures in myasthenia gravis, emphasizing the importance of...
In the second part of this...
03/12/2026
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ALH
Videos
03/12/2026
Amanda L. Hernandez, MD, PhD
In this interview, Amanda Hernandez, MD, PhD, discusses the evolving general myasthenia gravis (gMG) treatment landscape, highlighting the shift toward more targeted immunologic therapies, the challenges of step therapy, and the need for...
In this interview, Amanda Hernandez, MD, PhD, discusses the evolving general myasthenia gravis (gMG) treatment landscape, highlighting the shift toward more targeted immunologic therapies, the challenges of step therapy, and the need for...
In this interview, Amanda...
03/12/2026
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Real-World Data, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
Commentary
02/11/2026
Sujay Jadhav
Health care generates massive amounts of real-world data (RWD), and that volume is only continuing to expand. By 2030, the global big data analytics market is expected to reach nearly $350 billion, with health care driving much of that...
Health care generates massive amounts of real-world data (RWD), and that volume is only continuing to expand. By 2030, the global big data analytics market is expected to reach nearly $350 billion, with health care driving much of that...
Health care generates massive...
02/11/2026
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NSCLC, Oncology Coverage, Oncology Access
Videos
02/02/2026
Narjust Florez, MD
In this interview, Narjust Florez, MD, discusses how subcutaneous amivantamab from the PALOMA-3 study may improve patient experience, clinic workflow, and treatment adherence while highlighting ongoing unmet needs and real-world...
In this interview, Narjust Florez, MD, discusses how subcutaneous amivantamab from the PALOMA-3 study may improve patient experience, clinic workflow, and treatment adherence while highlighting ongoing unmet needs and real-world...
In this interview, Narjust...
02/02/2026
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Issue Features

Sponsored
10/16/2025
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults—the first and only oral pain signal inhibitor highly selective for NaV1.81
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults—the first and only oral pain signal inhibitor highly selective for NaV1.81
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid...
10/16/2025
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Infographic
08/06/2025
The infographic summarizes the FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 trial results, demonstrating nerandomilast significantly reduced the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks compared to placebo. Nerandomilast exhibited a favorable safety...
The infographic summarizes the FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 trial results, demonstrating nerandomilast significantly reduced the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks compared to placebo. Nerandomilast exhibited a favorable safety...
The infographic summarizes the...
08/06/2025
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Feature Story
05/12/2025
Lynn Carroll; Rahul Sharma
Health care organizations will be under increasing financial pressure in 2025 and beyond as they struggle to reduce costs while improving care quality—particularly as actions at the federal level threaten to severely disrupt the industry. Not...
Health care organizations will be under increasing financial pressure in 2025 and beyond as they struggle to reduce costs while improving care quality—particularly as actions at the federal level threaten to severely disrupt the industry. Not...
Health care organizations will...
05/12/2025
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Feature Story
05/12/2025
David J. Sand, MD, MBA; Lynn Carroll
Value-based care (VBC) is the future of health care. It is the best approach to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and addressing overall population health through a focus on prevention, care coordination and overall wellness.
Value-based care (VBC) is the future of health care. It is the best approach to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and addressing overall population health through a focus on prevention, care coordination and overall wellness.
Value-based care (VBC) is the...
05/12/2025
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Sponsored
03/27/2025
On behalf of Teva Pharmaceuticals, we are pleased to present the second edition of The Teva Biosimilars Trend Report. This report examines the latest issues, challenges, and developments in the rapidly evolving biosimilars market from the...
On behalf of Teva Pharmaceuticals, we are pleased to present the second edition of The Teva Biosimilars Trend Report. This report examines the latest issues, challenges, and developments in the rapidly evolving biosimilars market from the...
On behalf of Teva...
03/27/2025
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Interactive Features

PIPELINE PROJECTIONS
03/26/2026
Roy Moore
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly...
03/26/2026
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Quiz
11/25/2025
True or False: The transformation of traditional health care call centers into “smart access hubs” relies entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage all patient interactions and scheduling.
True or False: The transformation of traditional health care call centers into “smart access hubs” relies entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage all patient interactions and scheduling.
True or False: The...
11/25/2025
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