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Spiriva Respimat Approved for Children 6 and Up
03/20/2017
The FDA broadened the approval of Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide; Boehringer Ingelheim) inhalation spray to include children 6 and older.
The FDA broadened the approval of Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide; Boehringer Ingelheim) inhalation spray to include children 6 and older.
The FDA broadened the approval...
03/20/2017
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Industry-Funded Postmarket Studies May Not Appropriately Measure Safety
03/20/2017
A study suggests that due to small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest, manufacturer-funded studies of approved drugs may not be accurate.
A study suggests that due to small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest, manufacturer-funded studies of approved drugs may not be accurate.
A study suggests that due to...
03/20/2017
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ED Patients of Frequent Opioid Prescribers Often Become Long-Term Users
03/20/2017
Long-term opioid painkiller use appears more common among emergency department patients treated by physicians with higher opioid prescription rates.
Long-term opioid painkiller use appears more common among emergency department patients treated by physicians with higher opioid prescription rates.
Long-term opioid painkiller use...
03/20/2017
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CMS Data Reveals Accelerating US Health Care Costs
03/20/2017
Nationwide health costs are expected to increase an average of 5.6% annually and will account for nearly 20% of the US economy by 2025.
Nationwide health costs are expected to increase an average of 5.6% annually and will account for nearly 20% of the US economy by 2025.
Nationwide health costs are...
03/20/2017
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New Low Back Pain Guidelines Recommend Nonprescription Treatments First
03/20/2017
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently issued new clinical guidelines recommending that physicians avoid prescribing pain management drugs when treating acute or subacute low back pain. 
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently issued new clinical guidelines recommending that physicians avoid prescribing pain management drugs when treating acute or subacute low back pain. 
The American College of...
03/20/2017
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“Chatbot” Tool Helps Improve Delivery of Care
03/20/2017
A team of hospitalists, radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is testing an artificial intelligence prototype that acts as a virtual consultant, providing timely,...
A team of hospitalists, radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is testing an artificial intelligence prototype that acts as a virtual consultant, providing timely,...
A team of hospitalists,...
03/20/2017
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Low-Cost Medication Reminder Devices Fail to Improve Adherence
03/20/2017
Simple, low-cost medication reminder tools for long-term prescriptions have no significant effect on adherence rates of patients with various chronic illnesses.
Simple, low-cost medication reminder tools for long-term prescriptions have no significant effect on adherence rates of patients with various chronic illnesses.
Simple, low-cost medication...
03/20/2017
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Shift to Same-Day Cardiac Procedure Could Cut $300 Million Annually
03/20/2017
US hospitals could save by shifting percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to transradial, same-day discharge procedures.
US hospitals could save by shifting percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to transradial, same-day discharge procedures.
US hospitals could save by...
03/20/2017
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Ozanimod Prevents Multiple Sclerosis Relapse in Phase 3 Trial
03/20/2017
Multiple sclerosis patients treated with ozanimod, a selective S1P 1 and 5 receptor modulator, were less likely to relapse than those treated with weekly Avonex.
Multiple sclerosis patients treated with ozanimod, a selective S1P 1 and 5 receptor modulator, were less likely to relapse than those treated with weekly Avonex.
Multiple sclerosis patients...
03/20/2017
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Lynparza Tablets Show Promise for BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
03/20/2017
Compared with standard chemotherapy, Lynparza provided an improvement in progression-free survival of patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
Compared with standard chemotherapy, Lynparza provided an improvement in progression-free survival of patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
Compared with standard...
03/20/2017
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Biosimilars Council Petitions Courts to Reject Adding Exclusivity Period
03/20/2017
The Association for Accessible Medicines’ Biosimilars Council filed a brief contesting a decision allowing biologic manufacturers market exclusivity beyond 12 years. 
The Association for Accessible Medicines’ Biosimilars Council filed a brief contesting a decision allowing biologic manufacturers market exclusivity beyond 12 years. 
The Association for Accessible...
03/20/2017
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HHS: Launch of Medicare Bundled-Payment Models Remains on Track
03/20/2017
A final rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that establishes several cardiac and orthopedic bundled-payment models under Medicare was recently delayed; however, recent reports clarified that the launch date of the...
A final rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that establishes several cardiac and orthopedic bundled-payment models under Medicare was recently delayed; however, recent reports clarified that the launch date of the...
A final rule by the Department...
03/20/2017
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CMS Proposes New Rule to Stabilize ACA Markets
03/20/2017
A recent rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual and small group insurance markets by expanding pre-enrollment verification, providing more flexibility...
A recent rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual and small group insurance markets by expanding pre-enrollment verification, providing more flexibility...
A recent rule proposed by the...
03/20/2017
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Aetna-Humana/Anthem-Cigna: Is This the End of Mega Mergers?
03/20/2017
Dean Celia
In the wake of the recently blocked health insurance mega-mergers, experts predict what the big payers might target next.
In the wake of the recently blocked health insurance mega-mergers, experts predict what the big payers might target next.
In the wake of the recently...
03/20/2017
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Challenges in Pain Management - Struggling to Treat Pain and Prevent Addiction
03/20/2017
Dean Celia
The opioid crisis has left payers struggling between effectively managing pain with prescription narcotics and withholding medication to prevent abuse and addiction.
The opioid crisis has left payers struggling between effectively managing pain with prescription narcotics and withholding medication to prevent abuse and addiction.
The opioid crisis has left...
03/20/2017
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Xolair Reduced Urticarial Symptoms More Than Expected
03/20/2017
According to data, longer-term utilization of Xolair (omalizumab; Genentech) produced positive responses in a larger number of patients than expected.
According to data, longer-term utilization of Xolair (omalizumab; Genentech) produced positive responses in a larger number of patients than expected.
According to data, longer-term...
03/20/2017
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Asthma Adherence Pathway Improves Dulera Adherence
03/20/2017
Implementation of the Asthma Adherence Pathway among treatment physicians helped to improve adherence to Dulera and improved asthma control.
Implementation of the Asthma Adherence Pathway among treatment physicians helped to improve adherence to Dulera and improved asthma control.
Implementation of the Asthma...
03/20/2017
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Allergy and Immunology Guidelines Lack Cost Considerations
03/20/2017
Recent research presented at the 2017 AAAAI Annual Meeting revealed that while the majority of specialty guidelines contain recommendations that take costs into account, no standard methodology exists for approaching cost concerns during...
Recent research presented at the 2017 AAAAI Annual Meeting revealed that while the majority of specialty guidelines contain recommendations that take costs into account, no standard methodology exists for approaching cost concerns during...
Recent research presented at the...
03/20/2017
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Xolair Decreases Asthma Exacerbations and Hospitalizations
03/20/2017
According to real-world data, patients treated with Xolair (omalizumab; Genentech) experienced decreased asthma exacerbations and hospitalizations compared with baseline.
According to real-world data, patients treated with Xolair (omalizumab; Genentech) experienced decreased asthma exacerbations and hospitalizations compared with baseline.
According to real-world data,...
03/20/2017
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Medication Adherence Does Not Equal Health Care Savings, Improved Productivity
03/20/2017
Uncontrolled asthma can have a significant impact on health care resource utilization and work productivity.
Uncontrolled asthma can have a significant impact on health care resource utilization and work productivity.
Uncontrolled asthma can have a...
03/20/2017
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Researchers Examine Prescribing Trends for Epinephrine
03/20/2017
The significant cost increases of self-injectable epinephrine grabbed headlines recently, leading researchers to investigate prescription trends in a tertiary referral center in Los Angeles.
The significant cost increases of self-injectable epinephrine grabbed headlines recently, leading researchers to investigate prescription trends in a tertiary referral center in Los Angeles.
The significant cost increases...
03/20/2017
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Engaging Medicaid Patients With Pharmacists Improves Adherence, Outcomes
03/20/2017
A presentation at the World Congress Medicaid Managed Care Summit addressed strategies for engaging members in face-to-face interactions with pharmacists.
A presentation at the World Congress Medicaid Managed Care Summit addressed strategies for engaging members in face-to-face interactions with pharmacists.
A presentation at the World...
03/20/2017
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Tech Innovations Improve Care Coordination for Medicaid Patients
03/20/2017
At the World Congress Medicaid Managed Care Summit, Yousuf J Ahmad, DrPH, explained that care coordination can be optimized with innovative technology. 
At the World Congress Medicaid Managed Care Summit, Yousuf J Ahmad, DrPH, explained that care coordination can be optimized with innovative technology. 
At the World Congress Medicaid...
03/20/2017
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Focusing on Behavioral Health Can Improve Medicaid Patient Population Health
03/20/2017
​A presentation at the World Congress 10th Annual Medicaid Managed Care Summit outlined how behavioral health analytics can be employed to improve health.
​A presentation at the World Congress 10th Annual Medicaid Managed Care Summit outlined how behavioral health analytics can be employed to improve health.
​A presentation at the World...
03/20/2017
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Formulary Frontlines®
Pay-For-Performance: Does it Really Work?
03/17/2017
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
The health care landscape is shifting from a fee-for-service to a pay-for-performance model.
The health care landscape is shifting from a fee-for-service to a pay-for-performance model.
The health care landscape is...
03/17/2017
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News
Managed Care Update: FDA Releases Guidelines on Biosimilar Interchangeability
03/17/2017
David Costill
New guidance from the FDA clarifies the expectations for drugmakers looking to demonstrate interchangeability between a biosimilar and its reference product.
New guidance from the FDA clarifies the expectations for drugmakers looking to demonstrate interchangeability between a biosimilar and its reference product.
New guidance from the FDA...
03/17/2017
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Deregulating The FDA to Cut Drug Prices
03/17/2017
Paul Nicolaus
The Trump Administration advocated for slashing the regulatory burden at the FDA in order to jumpstart competition on the pharmaceuticals market.
The Trump Administration advocated for slashing the regulatory burden at the FDA in order to jumpstart competition on the pharmaceuticals market.
The Trump...
03/17/2017
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Opioid Dependence Treatment: Lessons for Reducing Diversion and Cost
03/06/2017
Richard G. Soper, MD, JD, MS
Richard G Soper, MD, JD, MS, discusses the financial impact on payers from prescription opioid abuse and offers cost reduction strategies.
Richard G Soper, MD, JD, MS, discusses the financial impact on payers from prescription opioid abuse and offers cost reduction strategies.
Richard G Soper, MD, JD,...
03/06/2017
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Managed Care Q&A
Applying Appropriate Use Criteria to Reduce Costs
03/03/2017
David Costill
Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, speaks about the development of appropriate use criteria for cardiac imaging and the implementation of laws mandating their use.
Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, speaks about the development of appropriate use criteria for cardiac imaging and the implementation of laws mandating their use.
Rami Doukky, MD, MSc,...
03/03/2017
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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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Who Will Benefit Under the Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap?
02/27/2024
Dean Celia
Starting in 2024, Medicare Part D enrollees could benefit from a cap placed on out-of-pocket drug spending, thanks to a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
Starting in 2024, Medicare Part D enrollees could benefit from a cap placed on out-of-pocket drug spending, thanks to a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
Starting in 2024, Medicare Part...
02/27/2024
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The Impact of Inhibitors on Surgical Management in Patients With Hemophilia
04/04/2024
Hannah Musick
The development of inhibitors in patients with hemophilia poses challenges for achieving perioperative hemostasis and may result in complications and deviations from the surgical plan, highlighting the need for strategies to address inhibitor...
The development of inhibitors in patients with hemophilia poses challenges for achieving perioperative hemostasis and may result in complications and deviations from the surgical plan, highlighting the need for strategies to address inhibitor...
The development of inhibitors in...
04/04/2024
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Conference Coverage
Expanding Pharmacists’ Role in Providing Clinical Care: Addressing Public Health Challenges
05/02/2024
Danielle Sposato
Panelists from various backgrounds discuss the critical role of pharmacists in addressing public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS and advocating for expanded clinical care and reimbursement pathways to improve health outcomes in communities.
Panelists from various backgrounds discuss the critical role of pharmacists in addressing public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS and advocating for expanded clinical care and reimbursement pathways to improve health outcomes in communities.
Panelists from various...
05/02/2024
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Managed Care Q&A
Prioritizing Patient Voices in Drug Development and Coverage
05/27/2024
In this interview, guest experts discuss the importance of incorporating patient voices into health care decision-making, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and enhancement in drug development and patient coverage.
In this interview, guest experts discuss the importance of incorporating patient voices into health care decision-making, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and enhancement in drug development and patient coverage.
In this interview, guest experts...
05/27/2024
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Blog
The Clash Over Medicare: Key Lawsuits Challenging the IRA’s Drug Negotiation Provisions
07/11/2024
Katie Hayes, MJ
The IRA has spawned a series of lawsuits from pharmaceutical companies. Here, we provide the latest status updates on several of them.
The IRA has spawned a series of lawsuits from pharmaceutical companies. Here, we provide the latest status updates on several of them.
The IRA has spawned a series of...
07/11/2024
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