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09/19/2013
The FDA approved Fulyzaq™ (crofelemer) in December 2012 to relieve noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV or AIDS who are taking anti-retroviral therapy.
The FDA approved Fulyzaq™ (crofelemer) in December 2012 to relieve noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV or AIDS who are taking anti-retroviral therapy.
The FDA approved Fulyzaq™...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
Two phase 3 trials found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic low back pain or osteoarthritis of the knee who experienced adverse events during the studies had problems associated with physical functioning, social functioning, mental...
Two phase 3 trials found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic low back pain or osteoarthritis of the knee who experienced adverse events during the studies had problems associated with physical functioning, social functioning, mental...
Two phase 3 trials found that...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
In clinical practice, patients with moderate-to-severe chronic pain received doses of hydromorphone extended release that were nearly 50% lower than the doses given to patients who were prescribed oxymorphone extended release or oxycodone...
In clinical practice, patients with moderate-to-severe chronic pain received doses of hydromorphone extended release that were nearly 50% lower than the doses given to patients who were prescribed oxymorphone extended release or oxycodone...
In clinical practice, patients...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion. 
Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion. 
Opioid medications have been...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
San Francisco—After 9 weeks of treatment, patients with schizophrenia who received 3 mg or 6 mg of cariprazine had significant improvements in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity...
San Francisco—After 9 weeks of treatment, patients with schizophrenia who received 3 mg or 6 mg of cariprazine had significant improvements in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity...
San Francisco—After 9 weeks of...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
San Francisco—Within 30 days of hospital discharge, approximately one third of patients with schizophrenia who had Medicaid or private health insurance failed to have a follow-up visit, according to a retrospective, longitudinal cohort...
San Francisco—Within 30 days of hospital discharge, approximately one third of patients with schizophrenia who had Medicaid or private health insurance failed to have a follow-up visit, according to a retrospective, longitudinal cohort...
San Francisco—Within 30 days of...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
San Francisco—After 8 weeks of treatment, patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who received 20 mg of vortioxetine had a significant reduction in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score compared with patients who...
San Francisco—After 8 weeks of treatment, patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who received 20 mg of vortioxetine had a significant reduction in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score compared with patients who...
San Francisco—After 8 weeks of...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
San Francisco—Patients with major depressive disorder who received 80 mg or 120 mg of levomilnacipran sustained release had significant functional improvement and greater rates of functional response compared with a placebo group, according...
San Francisco—Patients with major depressive disorder who received 80 mg or 120 mg of levomilnacipran sustained release had significant functional improvement and greater rates of functional response compared with a placebo group, according...
San Francisco—Patients with...
09/19/2013
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News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D with limited income and resources are eligible for a low-income subsidy (LIS) cost-sharing and premium assistance.
Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D with limited income and resources are eligible for a low-income subsidy (LIS) cost-sharing and premium assistance.
Beneficiaries enrolled in...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Tori Socha
In states that choose to expand Medicaid under provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the program’s focus will shift from low-income pregnant women and children, very–low-income parents, and severely disabled to...
In states that choose to expand Medicaid under provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the program’s focus will shift from low-income pregnant women and children, very–low-income parents, and severely disabled to...
In states that choose to expand...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Tori Socha
The use of hospitalizations with observation status has increased for Medicare beneficiaries; while inpatient stays decreased.
The use of hospitalizations with observation status has increased for Medicare beneficiaries; while inpatient stays decreased.
The use of hospitalizations with...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
The need to control healthcare costs is widely acknowledged, but questions remain about who should take responsibility for reining in healthcare-associated spending.
The need to control healthcare costs is widely acknowledged, but questions remain about who should take responsibility for reining in healthcare-associated spending.
The need to control healthcare...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
One strategy for improving the quality of care in hospitals in the United States is public reporting of hospital performance.
One strategy for improving the quality of care in hospitals in the United States is public reporting of hospital performance.
One strategy for improving the...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
In 2012, approximately 39,510 women in the United States died of breast cancer. First-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) yielded median survival of 20.5 months in recent phase 3 trials. The majority of patients develop MBC...
In 2012, approximately 39,510 women in the United States died of breast cancer. First-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) yielded median survival of 20.5 months in recent phase 3 trials. The majority of patients develop MBC...
In 2012, approximately 39,510...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
New data demonstrated that multiple separate tumors could be seeded from a single lineage of uterine leiomyoma cells. Based on the results, an accurate molecular classification of uterine leiomyomas is emerging. Identifying the potential...
New data demonstrated that multiple separate tumors could be seeded from a single lineage of uterine leiomyoma cells. Based on the results, an accurate molecular classification of uterine leiomyomas is emerging. Identifying the potential...
New data demonstrated that...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Healthcare researchers have identified racial disparities in survival among women with breast cancer for the past 20 years. Studies have demonstrated worse outcomes in black patients with breast cancer and have identified possible reasons for...
Healthcare researchers have identified racial disparities in survival among women with breast cancer for the past 20 years. Studies have demonstrated worse outcomes in black patients with breast cancer and have identified possible reasons for...
Healthcare researchers have...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Tori Socha
  Trastuzumab-based therapies are recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for the treatment of HER2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer. In HER+ breast cancer patients, trastuzumab, administered via intravenous...
  Trastuzumab-based therapies are recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for the treatment of HER2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer. In HER+ breast cancer patients, trastuzumab, administered via intravenous...
  Trastuzumab-based therapies...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Prior to 2009, the US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommended that women 50 to 74 years of age receive a screening mammogram every 1 to 2 years. In 2009, the task force revised those guidelines, calling for biennial mammography...
Prior to 2009, the US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommended that women 50 to 74 years of age receive a screening mammogram every 1 to 2 years. In 2009, the task force revised those guidelines, calling for biennial mammography...
Prior to 2009, the US Preventive...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
A new study found that annual hospitalization rates for pneumonia had fallen since the 2000 introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, regardless of immunization status, by an age-adjusted reduction of 54.8 per 100,000. 
A new study found that annual hospitalization rates for pneumonia had fallen since the 2000 introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, regardless of immunization status, by an age-adjusted reduction of 54.8 per 100,000. 
A new study found that annual...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Previous studies have shown that Medicare spending is highly concentrated; 10% of the Medicare population accounts for >50% of the costs of the program. The largest share of spending among high-cost Medicare beneficiaries is related to...
Previous studies have shown that Medicare spending is highly concentrated; 10% of the Medicare population accounts for >50% of the costs of the program. The largest share of spending among high-cost Medicare beneficiaries is related to...
Previous studies have shown that...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Kevin L. Carter
When all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is used with chemotherapy as the standard of care for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), remission rates can reach 95%, and cure rates typically exceed 80%. Arsenic trioxide with or without ATRA has also...
When all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is used with chemotherapy as the standard of care for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), remission rates can reach 95%, and cure rates typically exceed 80%. Arsenic trioxide with or without ATRA has also...
When all-trans retinoic acid...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Healthcare providers, particularly those treating a population of geriatric patients, may face the challenge of determining appropriate care of nonfatal conditions for patients with limited life expectancy (LLE). A study of Medicare...
Healthcare providers, particularly those treating a population of geriatric patients, may face the challenge of determining appropriate care of nonfatal conditions for patients with limited life expectancy (LLE). A study of Medicare...
Healthcare providers,...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experience exacerbations of respiratory symptoms may have lasting adverse effects. Frequent episodes of COPD exacerbations may accelerate loss of lung function, affect quality of...
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experience exacerbations of respiratory symptoms may have lasting adverse effects. Frequent episodes of COPD exacerbations may accelerate loss of lung function, affect quality of...
Patients with chronic...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Mary Beth Nierengarten
Results of a retrospective cohort study show that the use of advanced treatment technologies for men with prostate cancer with low-risk disease, those at high risk of noncancer mortality, or men with both low-risk disease and at high risk of...
Results of a retrospective cohort study show that the use of advanced treatment technologies for men with prostate cancer with low-risk disease, those at high risk of noncancer mortality, or men with both low-risk disease and at high risk of...
Results of a retrospective...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
The most common prescription drugs given to children are antibiotics, and the vast majority of these prescriptions are prescribed in the outpatient setting. Approximately 75% of pediatric antibiotic prescriptions are written to treat acute...
The most common prescription drugs given to children are antibiotics, and the vast majority of these prescriptions are prescribed in the outpatient setting. Approximately 75% of pediatric antibiotic prescriptions are written to treat acute...
The most common prescription...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
By 2030, 20% of the US population will be at least 65 years of age, creating an increased burden on the healthcare system. Delivering high-quality care while controlling costs includes strategies for improving patient outcomes, particularly...
By 2030, 20% of the US population will be at least 65 years of age, creating an increased burden on the healthcare system. Delivering high-quality care while controlling costs includes strategies for improving patient outcomes, particularly...
By 2030, 20% of the US...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Depression, becoming the leading cause of years living with disability worldwide, is particularly burdensome when comorbid with a chronic medical disorder. In the United States, 1.2 million patients survive an acute coronary syndrome (ACS)...
Depression, becoming the leading cause of years living with disability worldwide, is particularly burdensome when comorbid with a chronic medical disorder. In the United States, 1.2 million patients survive an acute coronary syndrome (ACS)...
Depression, becoming the leading...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
News Connection
09/19/2013
Tori Socha
Children worldwide receive the live attenuated measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine via national immunization programs (NIPs).
Children worldwide receive the live attenuated measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine via national immunization programs (NIPs).
Children worldwide receive the...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Tori Socha
A recent study found that only 1 in 3 patients in the United States who received electric cardiac catheterization had obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), raising concerns about the necessity of cardiac procedures for patients with...
A recent study found that only 1 in 3 patients in the United States who received electric cardiac catheterization had obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), raising concerns about the necessity of cardiac procedures for patients with...
A recent study found that only 1...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Jill Sederstorm
A new study examining California's shift to mandatory managed care for Medicaid beneficiaries with complex care needs found that adequate time and planning to minimize the disruption of care are essential to a successful transition.
A new study examining California's shift to mandatory managed care for Medicaid beneficiaries with complex care needs found that adequate time and planning to minimize the disruption of care are essential to a successful transition.
A new study examining...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
Starting when the economic conditions worsened significantly in 2009 and continuing throughout the subsequent slow recovery, healthcare cost increases have slowed. Delivery and payment reforms have contributed to the trend, as have people...
Starting when the economic conditions worsened significantly in 2009 and continuing throughout the subsequent slow recovery, healthcare cost increases have slowed. Delivery and payment reforms have contributed to the trend, as have people...
Starting when the economic...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
Conference Insider
09/19/2013
Tim Casey
Philadelphia—Six weeks before enrollment began for the new health insurance exchanges, US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius traveled to Pennsylvania to encourage people to sign up for coverage and urge...
Philadelphia—Six weeks before enrollment began for the new health insurance exchanges, US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius traveled to Pennsylvania to encourage people to sign up for coverage and urge...
Philadelphia—Six weeks before...
09/19/2013
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