Myelofibrosis, a Philadelphia chromosomenegative myeloproliferative neoplasm, is characterized by progressive anemia, bone marrow fibrosis and splenomegaly, and produces debilitating symptoms. About 50% of patients with myelofibrosis carry a...
Myelofibrosis, a Philadelphia chromosomenegative myeloproliferative neoplasm, is characterized by progressive anemia, bone marrow fibrosis and splenomegaly, and produces debilitating symptoms. About 50% of patients with myelofibrosis carry a...
Women who have inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have substantially elevated risks of breast cancer and ovarian cancer, with a lifetime risk of breast cancer of 56% to 84%.
Women who have inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have substantially elevated risks of breast cancer and ovarian cancer, with a lifetime risk of breast cancer of 56% to 84%.
Delivering evidence-based therapies to patients with heart failure has proven a challenge to healthcare practitioners. The rates of nonadherence to drug therapies prescribed to treat heart failure range from 30% to 60%, and the rates of...
Delivering evidence-based therapies to patients with heart failure has proven a challenge to healthcare practitioners. The rates of nonadherence to drug therapies prescribed to treat heart failure range from 30% to 60%, and the rates of...
Patient satisfaction with treatment and their use of preventive services can be increased with utilization of telephone interventions designed to promote self-management skills and to improve communication between patients and physicians. To...
Patient satisfaction with treatment and their use of preventive services can be increased with utilization of telephone interventions designed to promote self-management skills and to improve communication between patients and physicians. To...
Studies on mistakes in medical care have largely focused on inpatient care, but there is evidence that patients perceive mistakes in their ambulatory care as well. The majority of the research on mistakes and errors in ambulatory care...
Studies on mistakes in medical care have largely focused on inpatient care, but there is evidence that patients perceive mistakes in their ambulatory care as well. The majority of the research on mistakes and errors in ambulatory care...
Medicare Part D drug plans vary widely in terms of coverage, tier placement, and cost-sharing for top brand-name and specialty drugs, according to the findings of an analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
Medicare Part D drug plans vary widely in terms of coverage, tier placement, and cost-sharing for top brand-name and specialty drugs, according to the findings of an analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
A report analyzing key changes in the Medicare Part D program since it began in 2006 found that there have been significant increases to premiums, cost-sharing amounts, and the use of utilization management (UM) restrictions over time.
A report analyzing key changes in the Medicare Part D program since it began in 2006 found that there have been significant increases to premiums, cost-sharing amounts, and the use of utilization management (UM) restrictions over time.
A new report examining the first 5 years of the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program found that since its inception, the program has helped connect low-income patients with affordable prescription drugs; however, the program’s...
A new report examining the first 5 years of the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program found that since its inception, the program has helped connect low-income patients with affordable prescription drugs; however, the program’s...
Results of an observational study [N Engl J Med. 2010;363(12):1128-1138] suggest that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have more frequent exacerbations appear to have a distinct susceptibility phenotype that is...
Results of an observational study [N Engl J Med. 2010;363(12):1128-1138] suggest that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have more frequent exacerbations appear to have a distinct susceptibility phenotype that is...
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) usually require long-term oral anticoagulation and platelet inhibition, which is indicated by coexisting vascular disease, such as ischemic heart disease.
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) usually require long-term oral anticoagulation and platelet inhibition, which is indicated by coexisting vascular disease, such as ischemic heart disease.
Communication between patients and physicians is central to establishing good clinical relationships. It also improves adherence to medication therapies and patient satisfaction with the care he or she receives. Care that focuses on the...
Communication between patients and physicians is central to establishing good clinical relationships. It also improves adherence to medication therapies and patient satisfaction with the care he or she receives. Care that focuses on the...
Although clopidogrel and aspirin are commonly used agents for patients with cardiovascular disease, uncertainty about the optimal dose for each agent has resulted in wide geographic variations in practice patterns for patients with acute...
Although clopidogrel and aspirin are commonly used agents for patients with cardiovascular disease, uncertainty about the optimal dose for each agent has resulted in wide geographic variations in practice patterns for patients with acute...
Many healthcare systems use primary care physician (PCP) clinical performance assessment when making decisions about recredentialing; pay-for-performance and public reporting programs are common methods for influencing physician performance.
Many healthcare systems use primary care physician (PCP) clinical performance assessment when making decisions about recredentialing; pay-for-performance and public reporting programs are common methods for influencing physician performance.
A recent analysis of a large international registry found that clinicians can utilize clinical descriptors to predict future ischemic events in outpatients with atherothrombosis. During a 4-year follow-up period, subgroups of atherothrombotic...
A recent analysis of a large international registry found that clinicians can utilize clinical descriptors to predict future ischemic events in outpatients with atherothrombosis. During a 4-year follow-up period, subgroups of atherothrombotic...
A new randomized trial comparing doses of clopidogrel and aspirin in patients with acute coronary syndromes who had been referred for an invasive strategy found that there was no significant difference between a double-dose clopidogrel...
A new randomized trial comparing doses of clopidogrel and aspirin in patients with acute coronary syndromes who had been referred for an invasive strategy found that there was no significant difference between a double-dose clopidogrel...
A recent study found that routine mammography screening reduced the mortality rate from breast cancer. However, this benefit accounted for only about one-third of the total reduction in breast cancer death rates.
A recent study found that routine mammography screening reduced the mortality rate from breast cancer. However, this benefit accounted for only about one-third of the total reduction in breast cancer death rates.
Approximately 20% of cancer patients suffer from venous thromboembolism, which is 4 to 7 times more likely in cancer patients than in the general population and can lead to long-term complications.
Approximately 20% of cancer patients suffer from venous thromboembolism, which is 4 to 7 times more likely in cancer patients than in the general population and can lead to long-term complications.
Although 2.5 million people have multiple sclerosis (MS), diagnosing MS remains difficult and treatment for the disease varies based on numerous factors.
Although 2.5 million people have multiple sclerosis (MS), diagnosing MS remains difficult and treatment for the disease varies based on numerous factors.
According to Mary Emma Karam, senior counsel at Jackson Waller LLP, only 1 of 300 lawyers at her firm completely understands the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a complicated law that she said befuddles most lawyers.
According to Mary Emma Karam, senior counsel at Jackson Waller LLP, only 1 of 300 lawyers at her firm completely understands the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a complicated law that she said befuddles most lawyers.
Las Vegas—With numerous forms of breast cancer found in patients, physicians must use available information and tools to offer personalized treatment options, according to remarks presented during a session at the Fall Managed Care Forum...
Las Vegas—With numerous forms of breast cancer found in patients, physicians must use available information and tools to offer personalized treatment options, according to remarks presented during a session at the Fall Managed Care Forum...
With an evolving federal and state regulatory environment, pricing and payment models in the healthcare industry are changing, making it crucial that providers and payers collaborate and explore various business models, according to speakers...
With an evolving federal and state regulatory environment, pricing and payment models in the healthcare industry are changing, making it crucial that providers and payers collaborate and explore various business models, according to speakers...
As the population in the United States ages, there has been an increase in the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which has led to physicians focusing on treatment therapies to manage the disease and reduce costs.
As the population in the United States ages, there has been an increase in the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which has led to physicians focusing on treatment therapies to manage the disease and reduce costs.
With the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) in March and the introduction of accountable care organizations (ACOs) coming in the next few years, value-based benefit designs (VBDs) are becoming more important...
With the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) in March and the introduction of accountable care organizations (ACOs) coming in the next few years, value-based benefit designs (VBDs) are becoming more important...
When evaluating models to manage oncology programs, payers and providers must work together and consider areas such as transparency, collaboration, involvement of physicians, negotiations, and strategic direction.
When evaluating models to manage oncology programs, payers and providers must work together and consider areas such as transparency, collaboration, involvement of physicians, negotiations, and strategic direction.
Some health plans encourage their members to choose physicians who provide high-quality care, but most patients do not have access to physician quality measures.
Some health plans encourage their members to choose physicians who provide high-quality care, but most patients do not have access to physician quality measures.
If providers are reimbursed through bundled payments there could be an estimated $17.8 billion in Medicare savings through 2019, mainly from a reduction in readmissions to hospitals, according to Jonathan W. Pearce, MBA, director at DGA...
If providers are reimbursed through bundled payments there could be an estimated $17.8 billion in Medicare savings through 2019, mainly from a reduction in readmissions to hospitals, according to Jonathan W. Pearce, MBA, director at DGA...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
An international task force recently published the first target-to-treat (T2T) recommendations for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
An international task force recently published the first target-to-treat (T2T) recommendations for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Asembia, established in 2005, pioneered the recognition and promotion of specialty pharmacies, focusing on becoming a leader in the specialty pharmacy group purchasing organization sector. Offering scalable solutions, including prescription...
Asembia, established in 2005, pioneered the recognition and promotion of specialty pharmacies, focusing on becoming a leader in the specialty pharmacy group purchasing organization sector. Offering scalable solutions, including prescription...
New research explored the development of a predictive nomogram to identify persons with multiple sclerosis at higher risk of suicidal ideation, emphasizing the importance of behavioral risk factors in this vulnerable population.
New research explored the development of a predictive nomogram to identify persons with multiple sclerosis at higher risk of suicidal ideation, emphasizing the importance of behavioral risk factors in this vulnerable population.
Johnson & Johnson aims to expand use of its HIV-1 therapy, Prezcobix, for younger patients in the US, potentially paving the way for improved treatment options for pediatric patients with the virus.
Johnson & Johnson aims to expand use of its HIV-1 therapy, Prezcobix, for younger patients in the US, potentially paving the way for improved treatment options for pediatric patients with the virus.
The current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brought many significant changes to increase access to much needed virtual care management (VCM) services to underserved populations. Learn more about the potential implications of these fee...
The current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brought many significant changes to increase access to much needed virtual care management (VCM) services to underserved populations. Learn more about the potential implications of these fee...
