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June 2017 - FRMC

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Novel Treatments and Strategies For Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
07/06/2017
Gary Owens, MD, a managed health care consultant and a First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board member, presented “Improving Patient Outcomes with Novel Treatments and Strategies in the Management of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis,”...
Gary Owens, MD, a managed health care consultant and a First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board member, presented “Improving Patient Outcomes with Novel Treatments and Strategies in the Management of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis,”...
Gary Owens, MD, a managed health...
07/06/2017
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Improving Management of Patients with Psoriasis to Reduce Costs
07/06/2017
Steven R Feldman, MD, PhD, professor of dermatology at the Psoriasis Treatment Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discussed how to improve treatment adherence and outcomes in patients with psoriasis at the NAMCP 2017 Spring...
Steven R Feldman, MD, PhD, professor of dermatology at the Psoriasis Treatment Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discussed how to improve treatment adherence and outcomes in patients with psoriasis at the NAMCP 2017 Spring...
Steven R Feldman, MD, PhD,...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Targeted QI Initiative Improves CRC Screening Uptake
07/06/2017
A quality improvement initiative using fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) and colonoscopy was able to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake in a managed care setting, according to a poster presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017.
A quality improvement initiative using fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) and colonoscopy was able to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake in a managed care setting, according to a poster presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017.
A quality improvement initiative...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Switching From Remicade to Biosimilar Inflectra Effective For IBD
07/06/2017
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 found that switching from Remicade (infliximab; Janssen) to Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb; Pfizer) did not cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms to evolve among a patient cohort in...
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 found that switching from Remicade (infliximab; Janssen) to Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb; Pfizer) did not cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms to evolve among a patient cohort in...
Research presented at Digestive...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Integrated Care Model Improved Outcomes Patients With IBD
07/06/2017
A recent presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2017 showed that integrated models of care improve management and outcomes of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.
A recent presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2017 showed that integrated models of care improve management and outcomes of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.
A recent presentation at...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Trulance Reduced Symptom Severity in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
07/06/2017
Recent research from two phase 3 clinical trials, presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017, showed that Trulance (plecanatide; Synergy) is safe and effective at reducing symptom severity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with...
Recent research from two phase 3 clinical trials, presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017, showed that Trulance (plecanatide; Synergy) is safe and effective at reducing symptom severity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with...
Recent research from two phase 3...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Costs, Hospital Stay Reduced Through Nonsurgical Weight-Loss Treatment Option
07/06/2017
A study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 found that nonsurgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty may be an effective option for treating obesity in patients who are not candidates for surgery. 
A study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 found that nonsurgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty may be an effective option for treating obesity in patients who are not candidates for surgery. 
A study presented at Digestive...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Financial Conflicts of Interest Common Among Clinical Pathway Vendors
07/06/2017
A majority of practitioners involved in clinical pathway development at three major oncology vendors received nonresearch general payments in 2015, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.
A majority of practitioners involved in clinical pathway development at three major oncology vendors received nonresearch general payments in 2015, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.
A majority of practitioners...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Cancer Drug Costs Are Too High Relative to Clinical Value
07/06/2017
A recent poster presentation at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that the clinical value of new oncology drugs is not in line with high price increases over time. 
A recent poster presentation at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that the clinical value of new oncology drugs is not in line with high price increases over time. 
A recent poster presentation at...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
ACA Increased Cancer Screenings, Early Diagnosis
07/06/2017
Recent research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that after implementation of the ACA, there was a slight increase in the percentage of cancers diagnosed at an earlier, more treatable stage.
Recent research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting found that after implementation of the ACA, there was a slight increase in the percentage of cancers diagnosed at an earlier, more treatable stage.
Recent research presented at the...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
Burden on Treatment Costs Impact Quality of Life Among Melanoma Survivors
07/06/2017
Financial toxicity and excessive financial burden appeared common among melanoma survivors, frequently leading to disease-related distress, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Financial toxicity and excessive financial burden appeared common among melanoma survivors, frequently leading to disease-related distress, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Financial toxicity and excessive...
07/06/2017
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Conference Insider
HPV Vaccine Underutilized Despite Significant Oral HPV Infection Protection
07/06/2017
Research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting showed that although human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces the rate of oral HPV infection, the vaccine is still underutilized among teens and young adults. 
Research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting showed that although human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces the rate of oral HPV infection, the vaccine is still underutilized among teens and young adults. 
Research presented at the 2017...
07/06/2017
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News Connection
Pennsylvania Premiums Could Increase 20% in 2018 Without CSRs
07/06/2017
A double-digit rate increase could seriously affect a significant number of states if Congress and the Trump Administration fail to fund key ACA cost-sharing reductions to insurers, according to a press release from the Pennsylvania Insurance...
A double-digit rate increase could seriously affect a significant number of states if Congress and the Trump Administration fail to fund key ACA cost-sharing reductions to insurers, according to a press release from the Pennsylvania Insurance...
A double-digit rate increase...
07/06/2017
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News Connection
Senate Republicans Consider Taxing Employer-Sponsored Plans
07/06/2017
While they rework the AHCA into a more palatable bill, Republican Senators are reportedly mulling taxing employer-sponsored health insurance plans, according to The Wall Street Journal. 
While they rework the AHCA into a more palatable bill, Republican Senators are reportedly mulling taxing employer-sponsored health insurance plans, according to The Wall Street Journal. 
While they rework the AHCA into...
07/06/2017
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News Connection
UnitedHealth’s Experimental PCP-Integration Program, Harken Health, to Shut Down in 2017
07/06/2017
Harken Health, an experimental business model piloted by UnitedHealth, has announced it will shut down in 2017, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune.
Harken Health, an experimental business model piloted by UnitedHealth, has announced it will shut down in 2017, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune.
Harken Health, an experimental...
07/06/2017
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News Connection
ONC Poised to Shift Focus After Deep Budget Cuts
07/06/2017
Under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) would receive only $38 million in funding—$22 million less than the office received in 2016 and 2017. 
Under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) would receive only $38 million in funding—$22 million less than the office received in 2016 and 2017. 
Under President Donald Trump’s...
07/06/2017
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News Connection
Tymlos Reduces Fracture Risk Through 3.5 Therapy Years in Phase 3 Trial
07/06/2017
Tymlos, a recently FDA-approved human parathyroid hormone related peptide injection, showed a significant reduction in vertebral and nonvertebral bone fracture among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis after an extended 42-month trial,...
Tymlos, a recently FDA-approved human parathyroid hormone related peptide injection, showed a significant reduction in vertebral and nonvertebral bone fracture among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis after an extended 42-month trial,...
Tymlos, a recently FDA-approved...
07/06/2017
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News Connection
Galcanezumab Meets Migraine Reduction Goals in Three Phase 3 Trials
07/06/2017
The investigational treatment galcanezumab has met its primary endpoint of monthly migraine reduction in three separate phase 3 trials, according to a press release from the drug’s manufacturer. 
The investigational treatment galcanezumab has met its primary endpoint of monthly migraine reduction in three separate phase 3 trials, according to a press release from the drug’s manufacturer. 
The investigational treatment...
07/06/2017
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Payer Roundtable
Payer Roundtable: Are Drug Coupons a Burden for Payers?
06/15/2017
Dean Celia
As the shift to value-based care accelerates, experts discussed how coupons impact drug spending, explained when their use may make sense, and offered advice on addressing their impact.
As the shift to value-based care accelerates, experts discussed how coupons impact drug spending, explained when their use may make sense, and offered advice on addressing their impact.
As the shift to value-based care...
06/15/2017
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Managed Care Q&A
Connecting Payers With the Formulary Information They Need
06/13/2017
David Costill
Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), discusses how AMCP's eDossier System can help health care and formulary decision makers easily review products as well as evaluate relevant, associated evidence.
Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), discusses how AMCP's eDossier System can help health care and formulary decision makers easily review products as well as evaluate relevant, associated evidence.
Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO...
06/13/2017
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News
Biosimilars: Missing the Mark
06/12/2017
John Otrompke, BA, JD; David Costill
As pharmacy benefit managers negotiate deep discounts for reference biologics, biosimilar prices are not making the spending impact that payers had hoped for. 
As pharmacy benefit managers negotiate deep discounts for reference biologics, biosimilar prices are not making the spending impact that payers had hoped for. 
As pharmacy benefit managers...
06/12/2017
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Health Care Reform: What Can Payers Expect from Washington?
06/09/2017
Dean Celia
After an initial failed launch, the American Health Care Act will move to the Senate for consideration and further development. We spoke with managed care experts about the difficulties of passing a bill that improves health care coverage...
After an initial failed launch, the American Health Care Act will move to the Senate for consideration and further development. We spoke with managed care experts about the difficulties of passing a bill that improves health care coverage...
After an initial failed launch,...
06/09/2017
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News Connection
California Senate Passes Single-Payer Plan, Major Obstacles Remain
06/08/2017
The California Senate recently passed its plan to establish a single-payer health system in the State; however, a huge cost burden and logistical barriers will need solutions before the plan can become a reality. 
The California Senate recently passed its plan to establish a single-payer health system in the State; however, a huge cost burden and logistical barriers will need solutions before the plan can become a reality. 
The California Senate recently...
06/08/2017
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Formulary Frontlines®
Treatment Advances in Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors
06/08/2017
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors often experience different burdens associated with the disease resulting in costly treatments of thousands of dollars per year.
Patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors often experience different burdens associated with the disease resulting in costly treatments of thousands of dollars per year.
Patients diagnosed with...
06/08/2017
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Pharmacy Insight
Runaway Drug Price Increases: Unsustainable Price Increases Burden Pharmacy Spending
06/08/2017
Russell J. Spjut, PharmD
Yearly incremental drug price increases are becoming an unsustainable burden on specialty pharmacy spending.
Yearly incremental drug price increases are becoming an unsustainable burden on specialty pharmacy spending.
Yearly incremental drug price...
06/08/2017
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Department
Oncology Spending Increases as New Treatments Emerge
06/08/2017
A recent report found that global spending on oncology therapeutics and supportive care drugs have increased by billions of dollars. 
A recent report found that global spending on oncology therapeutics and supportive care drugs have increased by billions of dollars. 
A recent report found that...
06/08/2017
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News Connection
Gilead’s Bictegravir Shows Equivalent Efficacy to Tivicay in Phase 3 Trials
06/08/2017
Multiple phase 3 HIV trials suggest fixed-dose combination treatment regimens containing Gilead's investigational agent bictegravir are noninferior to those containing GlaxoSmithKline’s Tivicay.
Multiple phase 3 HIV trials suggest fixed-dose combination treatment regimens containing Gilead's investigational agent bictegravir are noninferior to those containing GlaxoSmithKline’s Tivicay.
Multiple phase 3 HIV trials...
06/08/2017
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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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Task Force Publishes Target-To-Treat Guidance for GCA and PMR
03/12/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
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.
An international task force...
03/12/2024
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Asembia: More Than an Annual Conference
04/15/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
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...
Asembia, established in 2005,...
04/15/2024
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Conference Coverage
Addressing Suicidal Ideation in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Developing a Predictive Nomogram
05/22/2024
Hannah Musick
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.
New research explored the...
05/22/2024
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News
Johnson & Johnson Expands Use of Prezcobix for Pediatric Patients in the US
06/21/2024
Hannah Musick
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.
Johnson & Johnson aims to expand...
06/21/2024
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Insights on the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Implications and Opportunities for Virtual Care Management Services
07/26/2024
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...
The current Medicare Physician...
07/26/2024
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