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06/26/2013
The FDA approved Humalog® (insulin lispro) in June 1996 to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes. The drug, a rapid acting human insulin analog, is marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Insulin lispro comes in various...
The FDA approved Humalog® (insulin lispro) in June 1996 to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes. The drug, a rapid acting human insulin analog, is marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Insulin lispro comes in various...
The FDA approved Humalog®...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
The FDA expanded the approval of Simponi®(golimumab) in May 2013 to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. The drug, an injectable anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha treatment from Janssen Biotech, Inc, is also...
The FDA expanded the approval of Simponi®(golimumab) in May 2013 to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. The drug, an injectable anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha treatment from Janssen Biotech, Inc, is also...
The FDA expanded the approval of...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
New Orleans—An analysis of a claims database in the United States, which covers >25 million lives annually, found that the incidence of pathologic myopia (PM) was 2.75 per 10,000 individuals in 2011, while the prevalence of PM was 9.64 per...
New Orleans—An analysis of a claims database in the United States, which covers >25 million lives annually, found that the incidence of pathologic myopia (PM) was 2.75 per 10,000 individuals in 2011, while the prevalence of PM was 9.64 per...
New Orleans—An analysis of a...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Patients who took the extended release combination of phentermine and topiramate and modified their lifestyle to manage obesity developed fewer comorbidities than they would have without treatment, according to an economic model. 
Patients who took the extended release combination of phentermine and topiramate and modified their lifestyle to manage obesity developed fewer comorbidities than they would have without treatment, according to an economic model. 
Patients who took the extended...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Arlington, Virginia—Of all of the budget issues facing states, among the most pressing is how to pay for healthcare services. States are particularly concerned with providing adequate services and lowering costs of delivering care for dual...
Arlington, Virginia—Of all of the budget issues facing states, among the most pressing is how to pay for healthcare services. States are particularly concerned with providing adequate services and lowering costs of delivering care for dual...
Arlington, Virginia—Of all of...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
In order to form advantageous Medicaid accountable care organizations (ACOs), proper methods to combat uncoordinated care must first be established.
In order to form advantageous Medicaid accountable care organizations (ACOs), proper methods to combat uncoordinated care must first be established.
In order to form advantageous...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Orlando—Although the prevalence of prostate cancer is stable, it remains the most common cancer for men. The introduction of new therapies has led to improved survival rates, but most men must take several agents to treat the disease,...
Orlando—Although the prevalence of prostate cancer is stable, it remains the most common cancer for men. The introduction of new therapies has led to improved survival rates, but most men must take several agents to treat the disease,...
Orlando—Although the prevalence...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
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06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Orlando—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced its 5 Star Ratings system to hold Medicare Advantage plans responsible for delivering improved care and for providing information to patients to make better decisions....
Orlando—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced its 5 Star Ratings system to hold Medicare Advantage plans responsible for delivering improved care and for providing information to patients to make better decisions....
Orlando—The Centers for Medicare...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Orlando—As a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Health & Life Sciences group, Michael Lovdal, PhD, is accustomed to people asking or complaining about the problems associated with healthcare spending. Recently, an acquaintance told him he thought the...
Orlando—As a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Health & Life Sciences group, Michael Lovdal, PhD, is accustomed to people asking or complaining about the problems associated with healthcare spending. Recently, an acquaintance told him he thought the...
Orlando—As a partner in Oliver...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Orlando—Since 2000, the number of treatments for myeloma has expanded with the introduction of proteasome inhibitors and other immunomodulatory agents. Still, the disease is complex, and there are multiple options available for the treatment...
Orlando—Since 2000, the number of treatments for myeloma has expanded with the introduction of proteasome inhibitors and other immunomodulatory agents. Still, the disease is complex, and there are multiple options available for the treatment...
Orlando—Since 2000, the number...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Orlando—Between 1985 and 2010, the incidence of melanoma in the United States increased significantly, according to data from the National Cancer Institute. This year, 76,690 people will be diagnosed with, and 9480 people will die from,...
Orlando—Between 1985 and 2010, the incidence of melanoma in the United States increased significantly, according to data from the National Cancer Institute. This year, 76,690 people will be diagnosed with, and 9480 people will die from,...
Orlando—Between 1985 and 2010,...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
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06/26/2013
Tori Socha
  Citing an overuse of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) as a contributor to worsening trends in patterns of antibiotic resistance among community-acquired pathogens, researchers recently conducted a study to compare...
  Citing an overuse of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) as a contributor to worsening trends in patterns of antibiotic resistance among community-acquired pathogens, researchers recently conducted a study to compare...
  Citing an overuse of...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
The most common reason for hospitalization of children <1 year of age in the United States is bronchiolitis, accounting for 150,000 admissions per year with a mean length of stay (LOS) of 3.3 days. Although hospital treatment for...
The most common reason for hospitalization of children <1 year of age in the United States is bronchiolitis, accounting for 150,000 admissions per year with a mean length of stay (LOS) of 3.3 days. Although hospital treatment for...
The most common reason for...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
The incidence of psoriasis in children has more than doubled since the early 1970s. The immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease affects 2.5% to 3.5% of the population worldwide and begins during childhood.
The incidence of psoriasis in children has more than doubled since the early 1970s. The immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease affects 2.5% to 3.5% of the population worldwide and begins during childhood.
The incidence of psoriasis in...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Julia Ernst, MS
  A look at the collaborative efforts that led to the development of the first public health agenda for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, along with a review of recent psoriasis research and news. Public Health Agenda for Psoriasis and...
  A look at the collaborative efforts that led to the development of the first public health agenda for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, along with a review of recent psoriasis research and news. Public Health Agenda for Psoriasis and...
  A look at the collaborative...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
Previous studies have documented an association between declines in hospital admissions for myocardial infarction (MI) and implementation of smoke-free legislation. A meta-analysis of 17 published studies found a 10% reduction in admissions...
Previous studies have documented an association between declines in hospital admissions for myocardial infarction (MI) and implementation of smoke-free legislation. A meta-analysis of 17 published studies found a 10% reduction in admissions...
Previous studies have documented...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
To ensure that products selected for formularies and reimbursement lists are selected based on evidence without bias, it is important to manage potential conflicts of interest (COI). In the past, according to researchers, physicians who had...
To ensure that products selected for formularies and reimbursement lists are selected based on evidence without bias, it is important to manage potential conflicts of interest (COI). In the past, according to researchers, physicians who had...
To ensure that products selected...
06/26/2013
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06/26/2013
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Despite the clinical bioequivalence between branded and generic drugs, findings of a nested case-control study showed changes in pill color significantly increased the odds of nonpersistence among patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)...
Despite the clinical bioequivalence between branded and generic drugs, findings of a nested case-control study showed changes in pill color significantly increased the odds of nonpersistence among patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)...
Despite the clinical...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Using the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) model, a study of 2 different lifestyle interventions delivered in a primary care setting showed a reduction in body mass index (BMI) in overweight or obese adults with prediabetes, metabolic...
Using the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) model, a study of 2 different lifestyle interventions delivered in a primary care setting showed a reduction in body mass index (BMI) in overweight or obese adults with prediabetes, metabolic...
Using the Diabetes Prevention...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
Patients with diabetes mellitus, who are at high risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, are often prescribed hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering medications. The success of this therapy depends on a high rate of...
Patients with diabetes mellitus, who are at high risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, are often prescribed hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering medications. The success of this therapy depends on a high rate of...
Patients with diabetes mellitus,...
06/26/2013
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06/26/2013
Mary Mihalovic
It is estimated that 15% of children and adolescents suffer from tension headaches and 4% from migraines.
It is estimated that 15% of children and adolescents suffer from tension headaches and 4% from migraines.
It is estimated that 15% of...
06/26/2013
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News Connection
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
The progression of treatable chronic diseases depends on patient adherence to pharmacotherapy.
The progression of treatable chronic diseases depends on patient adherence to pharmacotherapy.
The progression of treatable...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
Due to the success of treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV live longer, but are at risk for heart disease, according to researchers. Previous studies have found an association between HIV and acute myocardial...
Due to the success of treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV live longer, but are at risk for heart disease, according to researchers. Previous studies have found an association between HIV and acute myocardial...
Due to the success of treatment...
06/26/2013
Veterans Health Today
News Connection
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
One measure of quality of hospital care patients receive during inpatient treatment used by clinicians, hospitals, patients, health systems, and purchasers of healthcare is the rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge. 
One measure of quality of hospital care patients receive during inpatient treatment used by clinicians, hospitals, patients, health systems, and purchasers of healthcare is the rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge. 
One measure of quality of...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
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06/26/2013
Jill Sederstorm
Medigap continues to be an important source of supplemental coverage for Medicare recipients, with the most popular plans being those that offer first-dollar coverage. This was just one of the many conclusions drawn from a recent Kaiser...
Medigap continues to be an important source of supplemental coverage for Medicare recipients, with the most popular plans being those that offer first-dollar coverage. This was just one of the many conclusions drawn from a recent Kaiser...
Medigap continues to be an...
06/26/2013
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06/26/2013
Alice Brindle
Research has linked schizophrenia to dysfunction of dopamine neurotransmission and the brain reward system. It is possible that a dysregulated hyperdopaminergic state may lead to the development of psychoses through altered reward processing....
Research has linked schizophrenia to dysfunction of dopamine neurotransmission and the brain reward system. It is possible that a dysregulated hyperdopaminergic state may lead to the development of psychoses through altered reward processing....
Research has linked...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
Cigarette smoking is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The risk of CVD can be greatly reduced by smoking cessation, but cessation is also associated with...
Cigarette smoking is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The risk of CVD can be greatly reduced by smoking cessation, but cessation is also associated with...
Cigarette smoking is also a...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
Studies have identified the fee-for-service (FFS) model of physician reimbursement as a driver of healthcare resource utilization, including possible overtesting and overtreatment, according to researchers from Cardinal Health Specialty...
Studies have identified the fee-for-service (FFS) model of physician reimbursement as a driver of healthcare resource utilization, including possible overtesting and overtreatment, according to researchers from Cardinal Health Specialty...
Studies have identified the...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
Oncology clinical pathways are evidence-based treatment regimens for the treatment of breast, lung, and colon cancers.
Oncology clinical pathways are evidence-based treatment regimens for the treatment of breast, lung, and colon cancers.
Oncology clinical pathways are...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tori Socha
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
From October 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, the FDA received 51 requests for breakthrough therapies. The agency granted 19 of the requests and denied 14 of them. In each case, the FDA reviewed the requests within 60 days of receipt.
From October 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, the FDA received 51 requests for breakthrough therapies. The agency granted 19 of the requests and denied 14 of them. In each case, the FDA reviewed the requests within 60 days of receipt.
From October 1, 2012, to May 31,...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
06/26/2013
Tim Casey
Bruce Feinberg, DO, initially participated in a program focused on standardizing care for cancer patients in 1994. As the founder of Georgia Cancer Specialists, a group of oncologists based in Atlanta, he implemented a system in which...
Bruce Feinberg, DO, initially participated in a program focused on standardizing care for cancer patients in 1994. As the founder of Georgia Cancer Specialists, a group of oncologists based in Atlanta, he implemented a system in which...
Bruce Feinberg, DO, initially...
06/26/2013
First Report Managed Care