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Could the biosimilar market stall before it ever really started?
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Those trying to hold back biosimilars may be on the wrong side of history – but also in line with the current economic...
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The challenges of contracting for value, not volume in prescription drugs
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Value-based drug contracting comes in a variety of forms, and they all have barriers to implementation.
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Technology softens prior authorization pain points
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Unclear drug pricing on prior authorizations creates a climate of frustration for clinicians and patients, but technology...
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Get ready for changes in polypharmacy quality ratings
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – A new rating system will replace the current high-risk medication measurement that is being retired this year.
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Synchronizing refills saves money, improves outcomes
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Synchronizing medication refills resulted in higher adherence, fewer hospitalizations, and lower health care costs in a...
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Migraine therapy efficacy leaves ambiguities
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Selecting the ideal pharmacologic treatment for migraines remains a challenge because of hard-to-compare real-world...
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Expect some congressional action on drug prices, but not major reform
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – Congress seems most likely to pass narrow changes to the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, according to Ross...
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FDA approves diroximel fumarate for relapsing MS
The oral drug, marketed as Vumerity, converts to the same active metabolite as dimethyl fumarate.
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Most patients with nonmetastatic tracheal cancer did not undergo resection
SAN FRANCISCO – Is surgery underutilized for patients with resectable tracheal cancer?
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Management program improves adherence in specialty pharmacy patients
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Patient management programs can help improve quality, satisfaction, and health outcomes for pharmacy patients.