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Medicare pay cut may loom in wake of tax bill passage
Could revoking the individual mandate trigger lower Medicare reimbursement?
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Arthritis prevalence higher than previously thought, especially in adults under 65
Two additional survey questions greatly improved sensitivity for arthritis.
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Biosimilars and sources show mostly parallel safety profiles
Infliximab was the only active substance with more than one difference in safety concerns between the biosimilar and originator.
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New buprenorphine formulation approved for medication-assisted treatment
Patients who are currently taking other buprenorphine formulations can be transitioned.
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FDA approves IL-17A antagonist for treating psoriatic arthritis
Ixekizumab was compared with placebo in two phase 3 studies of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
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CMS looking to evolve QPP to measure outcomes, not processes
Ms. Verma wrapped her thoughts on value and quality in her broader vision for CMS as one of patient empowerment.
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Blisibimod shows mixed results for lupus in phase 3 trial
SAN DIEGO – The drug did not meet its primary endpoint but was associated with steroid sparing, decreased urine protein, and improved biomarker...
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5 big ways the tax bill could affect health policy
One proposed change could disproportionately effect young physicians.
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Expert discusses risks of biosimilars in rheumatology
In the opinion of J. Eugene Huffstutter, MD, the expected risks of biosimilar products have clinicians concerned, especially when it comes to...
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HealthCare.gov seeing more action this fall
30% more plans selected so far, compared with last year’s open enrollment.
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Kidney transplant for GPA boosts survival
SAN DIEGO – Granulomatosis with polyangiitis patients sometimes develop renal failure.