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Costs and Hospitalizations Associated with Hemophilia
12/18/2013
Tim Casey
Patients with hemophilia who develop inhibitors had a lower frequency of hospitalizations and had costs 3 times lower than people who did not develop inhibitors.
Patients with hemophilia who develop inhibitors had a lower frequency of hospitalizations and had costs 3 times lower than people who did not develop inhibitors.
Patients with hemophilia who...
12/18/2013
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Impacting Adherence to Biologic Medications
12/18/2013
Tim Casey
Patients who received interventions from their clinicians had improvements in adherence to their biologic therapies.
Patients who received interventions from their clinicians had improvements in adherence to their biologic therapies.
Patients who received...
12/18/2013
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STREAM Trial Compares Treatment Strategies for Cardiac Mortality
12/18/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
The Strategic Reperfusion Early After Myocardial Infarction (STREAM) trial assessed ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients.
The Strategic Reperfusion Early After Myocardial Infarction (STREAM) trial assessed ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients.
The Strategic Reperfusion Early...
12/18/2013
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New Trial Investigates Heart Failure and Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
12/18/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
For patients with heart failure and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF), there is no proven therapy to improve the prognosis.
For patients with heart failure and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF), there is no proven therapy to improve the prognosis.
For patients with heart failure...
12/18/2013
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Repairing or Replacing Mitral Valve After Ischemic MR
12/18/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
Dallas—Many practice guidelines—including the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology guidelines—recommend repairing or replacing the mitral-valve following a severe ischemic mitral...
Dallas—Many practice guidelines—including the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology guidelines—recommend repairing or replacing the mitral-valve following a severe ischemic mitral...
Dallas—Many practice...
12/18/2013
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ACS Medication Adherence Following Hospital Discharge
12/18/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
Dallas—After acute coronary syndrome (ACS) hospital discharge, patient adherence to medications is poor. By 1 month post-discharge, one-third of patients stop taking at least 1 medication prescribed, and by 1 year post-discharge, only...
Dallas—After acute coronary syndrome (ACS) hospital discharge, patient adherence to medications is poor. By 1 month post-discharge, one-third of patients stop taking at least 1 medication prescribed, and by 1 year post-discharge, only...
Dallas—After acute coronary...
12/18/2013
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Conference Insider
New Drugs to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
12/17/2013
Tim Casey
Las Vegas—In the past 3 years, the FDA has approved 3 oral drugs to treat multiple sclerosis (MS): fingolimod in 2010, teriflunomide in 2012, and dimethyl fumarate in 2013. Still, the first-line treatment for the disease older therapies, such...
Las Vegas—In the past 3 years, the FDA has approved 3 oral drugs to treat multiple sclerosis (MS): fingolimod in 2010, teriflunomide in 2012, and dimethyl fumarate in 2013. Still, the first-line treatment for the disease older therapies, such...
Las Vegas—In the past 3 years,...
12/17/2013
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Structuring Benefit Designs for Gout Treatment
12/17/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
Due to the lack of new gout treatments, no studies have been conducted to examine the benefit design and use for gout treatment.
Due to the lack of new gout treatments, no studies have been conducted to examine the benefit design and use for gout treatment.
Due to the lack of new gout...
12/17/2013
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News Connection
Premium Tax Credits Under the ACA
12/17/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
Under the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals with low or moderate incomes who purchase insurance from the new health exchanges are eligible for premium tax credits in order to afford the new...
Under the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals with low or moderate incomes who purchase insurance from the new health exchanges are eligible for premium tax credits in order to afford the new...
Under the provisions of the...
12/17/2013
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Colonoscopy versus Sigmoidoscopy
12/17/2013
Jill Sederstorm
Men and women have a lower incidence of colorectal cancer if they also have a history of a negative sigmoidoscopy, negative colonoscopy, or polypectomy for adenoma, according to a new prospective analysis [N Engl J Med....
Men and women have a lower incidence of colorectal cancer if they also have a history of a negative sigmoidoscopy, negative colonoscopy, or polypectomy for adenoma, according to a new prospective analysis [N Engl J Med....
Men and women have a lower...
12/17/2013
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Vedolizumab for Crohn’s Disease
12/17/2013
Mary Beth Nierengarten
Results of a trial show that patients with active Crohn’s disease treated with induction vedolizumab were more likely to have clinical remission.
Results of a trial show that patients with active Crohn’s disease treated with induction vedolizumab were more likely to have clinical remission.
Results of a trial show that...
12/17/2013
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Alogliptin and Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Diabetes
12/17/2013
Jill Sederstorm
A noninferiority study of a new drug for type 2 diabetes found that patients with a very high cardiovascular risk did not have any increased major cardiovascular events while taking alogliptin, but did have better glycemic control, compared...
A noninferiority study of a new drug for type 2 diabetes found that patients with a very high cardiovascular risk did not have any increased major cardiovascular events while taking alogliptin, but did have better glycemic control, compared...
A noninferiority study of a new...
12/17/2013
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Fixed-Dose Combination in Patients with or at High Risk of CVD
12/17/2013
Mary Beth Nierengarten
Results of a randomized, open-label, blinded-end-point trial show significantly improved medication adherence at 15 months and significant, albeit small, improvements in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...
Results of a randomized, open-label, blinded-end-point trial show significantly improved medication adherence at 15 months and significant, albeit small, improvements in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...
Results of a randomized,...
12/17/2013
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Study Finds Link between Calcium-Channel Blockers and Breast Cancer
12/17/2013
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
The first observational study of long-term antihypertensive use and breast cancer risk found that calcium-channel blockers are associated with a greater than 2-fold increase in the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
The first observational study of long-term antihypertensive use and breast cancer risk found that calcium-channel blockers are associated with a greater than 2-fold increase in the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
The first observational study of...
12/17/2013
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News Connection
Mortality, Outcomes, and Healthcare Utilization with Spinal Augmentation
12/17/2013
Tori Socha
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, known collectively as spinal augmentation, have received widespread acceptance as effective, minimally invasive treatments for rapid symptomatic relief following osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures....
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, known collectively as spinal augmentation, have received widespread acceptance as effective, minimally invasive treatments for rapid symptomatic relief following osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures....
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty,...
12/17/2013
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Screening Reduces Colon Cancer Death
12/17/2013
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
In a 30-year follow-up of participants in the Minnesota Colon Cancer Control Study, researchers found that annual screening with fecal occult-blood testing reduced the risk of death from colon cancer by 32%. 
In a 30-year follow-up of participants in the Minnesota Colon Cancer Control Study, researchers found that annual screening with fecal occult-blood testing reduced the risk of death from colon cancer by 32%. 
In a 30-year follow-up of...
12/17/2013
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Surgery for Initial Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Stress UI
12/17/2013
Mary Beth Nierengarten
Results of multicenter, randomized trial show that women with moderate-to-severe stress urinary incontinence (UI) treated by surgery have higher rates of subjective and objective outcomes at 1 year compared with women treated by initial...
Results of multicenter, randomized trial show that women with moderate-to-severe stress urinary incontinence (UI) treated by surgery have higher rates of subjective and objective outcomes at 1 year compared with women treated by initial...
Results of multicenter,...
12/17/2013
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Cardioprotective Benefit of DPP-4 Inhibitor Unclear
12/17/2013
Mary Mihalovic
Although the selective dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor saxagliptin significantly improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk of hospitalization for heart failure increased, as did the risk of hypoglycemic...
Although the selective dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor saxagliptin significantly improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk of hospitalization for heart failure increased, as did the risk of hypoglycemic...
Although the selective...
12/17/2013
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Kidney Transplant Outcomes in Adolescents
12/17/2013
Tori Socha
The most common end-stage organ disease in children and adolescents is renal failure. The 10-year survival for adolescent-onset end-stage renal disease is 80%. It has been shown in previous studies that compared with younger recipients,...
The most common end-stage organ disease in children and adolescents is renal failure. The 10-year survival for adolescent-onset end-stage renal disease is 80%. It has been shown in previous studies that compared with younger recipients,...
The most common end-stage organ...
12/17/2013
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Less Than One-Third of TTEs Lead to Change in Patient Care
12/17/2013
Mary Mihalovic
Although almost all transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) were deemed appropriate, only 1 in 3 resulted in an active change in the patient’s care and about 1 in 5 resulted in no change in care, according to results of a recent study [JAMA...
Although almost all transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) were deemed appropriate, only 1 in 3 resulted in an active change in the patient’s care and about 1 in 5 resulted in no change in care, according to results of a recent study [JAMA...
Although almost all...
12/17/2013
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Early Surgery for Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
12/17/2013
Tori Socha
In approximately 3% to 6% of patients who undergo valve implementation, prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) occurs within 5 years of the procedure. In addition, PVE has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Guidelines...
In approximately 3% to 6% of patients who undergo valve implementation, prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) occurs within 5 years of the procedure. In addition, PVE has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Guidelines...
In approximately 3% to 6% of...
12/17/2013
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Echocardiography Not a Useful Predictor of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Asymptomatic Individuals
12/17/2013
Mary Mihalovic
The use of echocardiography as a screening tool for structural and valvular heart disease among the general population showed no benefit in the reduction of mortality, nor did it reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke,...
The use of echocardiography as a screening tool for structural and valvular heart disease among the general population showed no benefit in the reduction of mortality, nor did it reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke,...
The use of echocardiography as a...
12/17/2013
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An Analysis of 13-Valent Vaccines for Infants
12/17/2013
Kevin L. Carter
According to the World Health Organization, more than 800,000 children <5 years of age died from pneumococcal disease in 2000, making it the leading vaccine-preventable cause of death worldwide.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 800,000 children <5 years of age died from pneumococcal disease in 2000, making it the leading vaccine-preventable cause of death worldwide.
According to the World Health...
12/17/2013
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Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment: 2014
12/17/2013
Kerri Fitzgerald
Under the ACA, the expansion of Medicaid to low-income adults and the launch of new Medicaid eligibility and enrollment will begin to go into effect in 2014.
Under the ACA, the expansion of Medicaid to low-income adults and the launch of new Medicaid eligibility and enrollment will begin to go into effect in 2014.
Under the ACA, the expansion of...
12/17/2013
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Obesity Epidemic Contributes to Poor Health, High Costs
12/17/2013
Tim Casey
Las Vegas—If trends continue, more than 100 million adults in 2018 will be obese, a problem that affects peoples’ health and is an economic burden to the healthcare system. By 2018, obesity-related direct expenditures are expected to account...
Las Vegas—If trends continue, more than 100 million adults in 2018 will be obese, a problem that affects peoples’ health and is an economic burden to the healthcare system. By 2018, obesity-related direct expenditures are expected to account...
Las Vegas—If trends continue,...
12/17/2013
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CMS Initiatives to Transform the Healthcare System
12/17/2013
Tim Casey
Las Vegas—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides coverage to approximately 105 million beneficiaries, representing one-third of people in the United States. It is the largest purchaser of insurance in the world at $900...
Las Vegas—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides coverage to approximately 105 million beneficiaries, representing one-third of people in the United States. It is the largest purchaser of insurance in the world at $900...
Las Vegas—The Centers for...
12/17/2013
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Behind the Bill

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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Behind the Bill
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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Behind the Bill
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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Behind the Bill
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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Behind the Bill
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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Behind the Bill
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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