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FIRST REPORT MANAGED CARE

FEATURED

News
Treatment Provides Relief for Recurrent Acute Hepatic Porphyria Attacks
03/04/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with recurrent attacks of acute hepatic porphyria had fewer attacks and
less health care dependency after treatment with a double-stranded small
interfering RNA.
03/04/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
Why are Some Patients Still Paying for HIV Preventive Care?
03/04/2022

Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News 

Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News  ...
As of January 2021, HIV preventive care was supposed to be free in the United
States, but there are patients still paying for treatment.
03/04/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
$35 Insulin Cap Is Welcome, Popular, and Bipartisan, but Congress May Not Pass
It Anyway
03/04/2022

Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News

Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News ...
Even though there is bipartisan and public support for a price cap on insulin,
complications among Democrats and Republicans could delay legislation.
03/04/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
Seeking to Shift Costs to Medicare, More Employers Move Retirees to Advantage
Plans
03/04/2022

Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News

Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News ...
Employers are opting for Medicare Advantage programs over other existing health
plans for retirees, which could save employers money but disrupt care for
beneficiaries.
03/04/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
Dialysis Costs Higher for Commercial Payers Than Medicare
03/03/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
New findings broke down costs and showed private insurance plans paid
substantially more for hemodialysis sessions compared to Medicare.
03/03/2022
First Report Managed Care

Commentary
SDoH and Health Equity: 3 Barriers to Preventive Health Screenings, How to
Overcome Them
03/02/2022
Icario Team
"Social determinants of health barriers continue to exacerbate health
disparities and widen gaps in care. For health plans serving Medicare and
Medicaid, it’s as important as ever to know your members," writes the Icario
team.
03/02/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
The Demise of Single-Payer in California Trips Up Efforts in Other States
03/01/2022

Angela Hart, Kaiser Health News

Angela Hart, Kaiser Health News ...
The governor of California is now supporting universal health care over
single-payer health care, a pivot that could maintain the existence of private
health insurance and set back single-payer advocacy groups across the United
States.
03/01/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
MS Drug Adherence Better, But Still Suboptimal, With Oral Therapies
02/28/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Oral disease-modifying therapies were associated with higher rates of adherence
compared to intravenous therapies, but researchers added that efforts are still
needed to improve adherence strategies.
02/28/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
Therapy Lowers Infection Rates in Children, Adolescents With Atopic Dermatitis
02/28/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers compared rates of skin infection among patients receiving a
monoclonal antibody vs placebo for atopic dermatitis.
02/28/2022
First Report Managed Care

News
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptoms Improved by Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
02/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients receiving treatment with a monoclonal antibody for asthma, atopic
dermatitis, and nasal polyps also saw improvements in concomitant eosinophilic
esophagitis symptoms, according to a retrospective chart review.
02/25/2022
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News
CMS Tests New Models of Health Care Service Delivery
02/25/2022
Samantha Matthews
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced a redesigned
accountable care organization model designed to improve health equity.
02/25/2022
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FIRST REPORTS

Addition of Daratumumab to a Treatment Plan for Transplant Ineligible Patients
With Multiple Myeloma Proves Beneficial

Atezolizumab Demonstrates Positive Disease-free Survival Benefit Among Patients
With NSCLC

Data Supports Progression-Free Survival, Overall Survival for Long-Term CLL/SLL
Treatment

ICER Report Ranks Value, Clinical Effectiveness of Dupilumab and Other AD
Treatments

Dupilumab Reduces Type 2 Inflammation, May Offer Clinical Benefits for Multiple
Comorbid Diseases

Vibegron Proves Effective as Oral Therapy for Patients With Overactive Bladder

First Report
Vibegron Proves Effective as Oral Therapy for Patients With Overactive Bladder
04/12/2021

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
While OAB is not associated with high mortality rates, its effects on quality of
life and overall burden can be stressful to patients and diagnosis/treatment is
often delayed due to patients’ lack of understanding of available treatments.
04/12/2021

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Dupilumab Associated With Reduced Severe Asthma Exacerbation Rates Compared to
Other Biologics
Per the results of an indirect treatment comparison, researchers found that
dupilumab is associated with lower severe asthma exacerbation rates than
patients treated with anti-IL-5s and o...
Early Real-World Data Shows Increased Patient Satisfaction, Demonstrates
Effectiveness for AD Therapy
“While this dataset is still maturing, in this as-observed interim analysis of a
real-world study, dupilumab demonstrated early and sustained improvement in AD
flares, symptoms, and disea...
First Report
HEOR: Examining the Effectiveness, Costs of Various DLBCL Treatments
10/23/2020

Edan Stanley

Edan Stanley
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin
lymphoma (NHL) in the United States, according to the Lymphoma Research
Foundation, and worldwide, accounting for about 22% of newly diagnosed cases of
B-cell NHL in the United States. More than 18,000 people are diagnosed with
DLBCL each year.
10/23/2020

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COMMENTARY

Commentary
SDoH and Health Equity: 3 Barriers to Preventive Health Screenings, How to
Overcome Them
03/02/2022
Icario Team
"Social determinants of health barriers continue to exacerbate health
disparities and widen gaps in care. For health plans serving Medicare and
Medicaid, it’s as important as ever to know your members," writes the Icario
team.
03/02/2022
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
2023 MA and Part D Advance Notice: CMS Focuses on Health Equity and SDoH
02/10/2022

Sara Ratner, Icario

Sara Ratner, Icario
In this commentary, Sara Ratner, senior vice president, government markets and
strategic initiatives, Icario, breaks down a recent CMS advance notice,
emphasizing health equity, social determinants of health, and member
satisfaction.
02/10/2022
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
What Is Health Action, and How Does It Relate to Member Experience and Health
Outcomes?
01/26/2022
Icario Team
In this commentary, the Icario team emphasizes the importance of health action
and how plans can engage more with members to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
01/26/2022
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
2023 CMS Proposed Rule: The Impact on Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
01/21/2022

Sara Ratner, Icario

Sara Ratner, Icario
In this commentary, Sara Ratner, senior vice president, government markets and
strategic initiatives, Icario, reviews a recent CMS proposed rule that will
impact Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
01/21/2022
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
5 Steps to Help Members Maintain Continuous Coverage During Medicaid
Redetermination
01/11/2022
Icario Team
In this commentary, the Icario team offers strategies for health plans to
encourage members to recertify their income status and avoid losing coverage
under Medicaid when the public health emergency ends.
01/11/2022
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
2022 Predictions From Health IT Executives: Interoperability, AI, and More
01/06/2022

Nine health care executives reflect on lessons learned in 2021 and predict how
organizations will continue adopting technology and pivoting to improve
interoperability, costs, and patient outcomes in 2022.
01/06/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Commentary
5 Health Care Predictions From Icario for 2022
12/15/2021

Steve Wigginton, Icario

Steve Wigginton, Icario
In this commentary, Steve Wigginton, chief executive officer at Icario, shares
lessons learned in 2021 that will help health plans improve plan quality and
patient outcomes in 2022.
12/15/2021
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
Medicare Advantage: Informing Beneficiaries to Address SDoH, Reduce Food
Insecurity
11/19/2021

Phil Wilkins, senior vice president of social determinants of health, Modivcare





Phil Wilkins, senior vice president o...
"The first step [to reduce food insecurity] is helping to ensure each person
who’s eligible takes advantage of the benefits they’re entitled to receive,"
says Phil Wilkins about informing older adults of plan benefits.
11/19/2021
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
Diabetes Awareness Month: Nutrition Tips for Managing Type 2 Diabetes and ADPKD
11/18/2021

German Hernandez, MD, FASN contributor

German Hernandez, MD, FASN contributo...
German Hernandez, MD, provides nutrition tips for patients living with autosomal
dominant polycystic kidney disease and stresses that “incorporating them into a
patient’s routine as soon as diagnosis is confirmed may make a difference in
delaying disease progression and can reduce a patient’s increased risk of type 2
diabetes.”
11/18/2021
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
Advanced Analytics to Reduce Costs: Bridging the Behavioral Health Care Gap
11/11/2021

Sheila Talton, president and chief executive officer, Gray Matter Analytics





Sheila Talton, president and chief ex...
"Advanced analytics are essential for providers and payers to effectively manage
behavioral health conditions as part of a value-based care strategy that rewards
improved patient outcomes and lower health care costs," writes Sheila Talton,
president and chief executive officer, Gray Matter.
11/11/2021
First Report Managed Care
INTERVIEWS

Interviews
Covering Single-Tablet vs Multi-Tablet Regimens for HIV
02/25/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Ed Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC,
discusses payer strategies for covering various treatment regimens for HIV.
02/25/2022
First Report Managed Care
Interviews
HIV Drugs in the Pipeline, Barriers to Patient Access
11/18/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, infectious disease doctor and director of the Center for
AIDS Research at University of California–San Francisco, discusses how social
determinants of health impact a patient’s ability to access HIV care and
prevention, as well as drugs in the pipeline that could change the future of HIV
treatment.
11/18/2021
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
Helping Rheumatology Patients Navigate HDHPs, Understand Their Coverage
10/27/2021
Edan Stanley
Andrea Zlatkus, CMPM, CRMS, CRHC, executive director, National Organization of
Rheumatology Management (NORM), offers insight into the unique challenges high
deductible health plans present for rheumatology patients and shares what she
wished payers better understood about managing this patient population.
10/27/2021
First Report Managed Care
Roundtable
Information Blocking Rules and HIT: Tips for Payer, Provider Compliance
10/05/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
In this roundtable, Scott Collins, president of marketing at ARIA, moderates a
conversation with Matthew A Michela, MBA, president and chief executive officer
of Life Image; Chris Hobson, MD, MBA, chief medical officer of Orion Health; and
Jim Sdoia, MBA, vice president of product management at Lyniate. They discuss
the ways organizations have been struggling with the information blocking
rules...
10/05/2021
Integrated Healthcare Executive
Interviews
New Research Shows Improved Psychiatric Care Accessibility, Cost-Saving Benefits
for Patients and Payers
08/12/2021
Julie Gould
Jacqueline Pesa, PhD, director, population health research, Janssen Scientific
Affairs, discusses recent research presented at the American Psychiatric
Association annual meeting, and explains why providers should educate patients
about available treatment options, including telehealth and the use of
long-acting injectables earlier in their treatment journey to help increase
positive clinical...
08/12/2021
First Report Managed Care
Interviews
Variations in Quality Calculations Among EHR, HIE Data and the Impact on
Reimbursement
08/09/2021
Julie Gould
John D’Amore, cofounder, board member, and strategic advisor for Diameter
Health, and Laura McCrary, EdD, president and CEO of KONZA, explain the
differences in how ambulatory quality calculations vary when using data from a
single electronic health record vs longitudinal data from a health information
exchange operating as a multisource registry for quality measurement, and how
these...
08/09/2021
First Report Managed Care
Interviews
Reviewing the Benefits of a Treatment for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
08/09/2021
Julie Gould
Michael Werner, PhD, scientific director of oncology for US medical affairs,
AbbVie, discusses recent study findings presented at ASCO 2021, highlighting the
efficacy of venetoclax for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
08/09/2021
Population Health
Interviews
Clinical, Economic Impact of Adherence Interventions Among Youth With HIV
07/22/2021
Julie Gould
Anne M Neilan, MD, MPH, medicine and pediatrics-trained adult infectious disease
physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and instructor at Harvard Medical
School, explains the results of her recent study that examined the impact of a
hypothetical adherence intervention in order to identify combinations of
effectiveness and cost at which these programs would be cost-effective for youth
with...
07/22/2021
First Report Managed Care
Interviews
Insights Into a New Anticancer Therapy and What Payers Should Know
07/08/2021
Julie Gould
Matthew R Price, MBA, executive vice president and chief operating officer,
Phosplatin Therapeutics, discusses the current pipeline of treatments at
Phosplatin—highlighting their lead candidate, PT-112—and explains how they will
engage with payers in the future to lay out a case for PT-112 coverage and ways
in which this treatment helps address challenges in oncology.
07/08/2021
First Report Managed Care
Interviews
Applying Care Coordination Technology to Meet the Quadruple Aim of Health Care
05/18/2021

Lissy Hu, MD, founder and CEO, CarePort, discusses the importance of
collaboration between providers, main issues with care coordination, and shares
how CarePort facilitates collaboration through a large network and real-time
patient tracking.
05/18/2021
First Report Managed Care

PODCASTS

Podcasts
Topical Therapy Beneficial for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
02/24/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of Arkansas
for Medical Sciences, highlights clinical scenarios in which a topical treatment
for atopic dermatitis may be most effective.
02/24/2022
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
Reviewing Recently Approved, First Injectable PrEP Treatment for HIV
02/16/2022
Samantha Matthews
Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, reviews what payers should
know about cabotegravir as it hits the market, as well as how future treatment
options could impact costs and patient care.
02/16/2022
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
Recently Approved Atopic Dermatitis Therapy Demonstrates Efficacy, Safety
02/15/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of Arkansas
for Medical Sciences, provides an overview of a recently approved treatment for
atopic dermatitis.
02/15/2022
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
Costs of Covering, Treating Patients With HIV
02/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, discusses the financial
burdens of HIV and the challenges payers face when covering this patient
population.
02/07/2022
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
Reviewing Symptom Burden and Unmet Need in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
02/01/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of Arkansas
for Medical Sciences, reviews the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, the prevalence
of the condition in her clinical practice, and the unmet needs of this patient
population.
02/01/2022
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DEPARTMENT

News Connection
January/February 2022 Industry Updates
02/07/2022

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the January/February
2022 issue of First Report Managed Care.
02/07/2022

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Veterans Health Today
Raising Step Counts to Combat Obesity
01/28/2022
Paul Nicolaus
A new study examines the possibility of increasing physical activity among
veterans by turning daily step counts into a game.
01/28/2022

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Conference Insider
Reimagining the Traditional PBM Model to Control Drug Costs
11/22/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
At AMCP Nexus 2021, Jason Borschow, founder and CEO, Abarca, explained the
rationale behind Assura, a new product that will make the pharmacy benefit
manager accountable for changes in list prices and increase drug spending
transparency for payers.
11/22/2021

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News Connection
October/November 2021 Industry Updates
11/22/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the October/November
2021 issue of First Report Managed Care.
11/22/2021

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News Connection
September 2021 Industry Updates
09/16/2021

News Connection features the latest industry updates from the September 2021
issue of First Report Managed Care.
09/16/2021

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COLUMNS

Viewpoint
Predictions for US Health Care Information Technology in 2021
05/28/2021

Chris Hobson, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Orion Health

Chris Hobson, MD, Chief Medical Offic...
"COVID-19 and political uncertainty placed immense pressure across the entirety
of the health care industry as organizations were tasked with balancing an
already overloaded system with limited resources and shifting priorities to
respond effectively to a global pandemic. As we look ahead, what will 2021 hold
for the health care information technology (IT) landscape across the United
States?"
05/28/2021

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Viewpoint
Five Trends Driving Adoption of Holistic Strategies: Focusing on Revenue
Integrity
04/12/2021

Vasilios Nassiopoulos, Vice President of Platform Strategy and Innovation, Hayes

Vasilios Nassiopoulos, Vice President...
Holistic approaches to revenue integrity ensure that all billing and compliance
functions are working collaboratively to address all sides of a claim.
04/12/2021

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Viewpoint
Three Steps to Identify and Address Social Determinants of Health
08/31/2020

Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS, Director of Clinical Programs at Wellframe

Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS, Direc...
Social determinants of health (SDoH) reflect a wide variety of factors,
including where people live, their education level, their occupation, and their
ability to access support networks.
08/31/2020

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Viewpoint
Three Reasons Why Medication Adherence is Crucial During COVID-19
07/21/2020

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth
Medication adherence must become a national priority as we deal with the
continued effects of COVID-19.
07/21/2020

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Viewpoint
Health Care in the 2020s
01/17/2020

David Carr, PhD, Senior Engagement Manager, Precision Xtract

David Carr, PhD, Senior Engagement Ma...
As we say goodbye to the 2010s, David Carr, PhD, senior engagement manager,
Precision Xtract, looks at the prevailing trends and projects what he thinks the
key topics are to consider in the coming decade.
01/17/2020

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Current Topics in Parkinson's Disease: Therapy Options, Management Challenges,
and Reimbursement Considerations
02/09/2022

In this 3-part video series, faculty offer physician, pharmacist, and payer
perspectives regarding current therapy options, management challenges, and
reimbursement considerations for Parkinson disease.
02/09/2022
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Cover Story
Addressing Fair Access Barriers: Payers Must Improve Transparency
02/07/2022
Mary Beth Nierengarten
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) recently outlined key
conclusions from the preliminary stages of its Fair Access initiative in an
attempt to create new structures to combat barriers to fair and equal access to
prescription medications.
02/07/2022

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Feature Story
Long-term Effects of COVID-19 Pose Challenges for Patients, Providers, and
Payers
02/02/2022
Paul Nicolaus
Issues like fatigue, muscle pain, and brain fog affect some COVID-19 survivors
for lengthy periods. Experts suggest there is a growing need to better
understand and respond to this phenomenon.
02/02/2022

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Podcast Series
Treating Atopic Dermatitis: Disease Burden, Therapy Options, Unmet Needs
02/01/2022

Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD, provides an overview of atopic dermatitis, including the
symptom burden between mild and severe cases and efficacy of current therapy
options.
02/01/2022
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Feature Story
The No Surprises Act Becomes Law
01/31/2022
Dean Celia
Does this bipartisan effort demonstrate that lawmakers in Washington are more
willing to work together than previously thought to improve health care? What
are the implications for payers, providers, and patients? Our experts weigh in.
01/31/2022

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February 2022
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A Deeper Look at Therapeutic Management of Parkinson's Disease
02/09/2022

In this video, Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD; Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD; and Barney
Spivack, MD, take a deeper look at available therapeutic options for
Parkinson's disease from the physician, pharmacist, and payer perspective.
02/09/2022
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News
The Demise of Single-Payer in California Trips Up Efforts in Other States
03/01/2022

Angela Hart, Kaiser Health News

Angela Hart, Kaiser Health News ...
The governor of California is now supporting universal health care over
single-payer health care, a pivot that could maintain the existence of private
health insurance and set back single-payer advocacy groups across the United
States.
03/01/2022
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News
Dialysis Costs Higher for Commercial Payers Than Medicare
03/03/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
New findings broke down costs and showed private insurance plans paid
substantially more for hemodialysis sessions compared to Medicare.
03/03/2022
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Feature Story
Why Interoperability Rule Could Spur Payer Innovation
12/22/2021
Paul Nicolaus
The Interoperability and Patient Access rule presents an array of challenges for
payers, but it may also pave the way toward new improvements.
12/22/2021

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Overview of Parkinson's Disease: What We Already Know
02/09/2022

In this video, Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD; Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD; and Barney
Spivack, MD, review the current understanding of Parkinson's disease and goals
of treatment from the physician, pharmacist, and payer perspective.
02/09/2022
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VIDEO INSIGHTS

Sponsored
Video Series
Overview of Parkinson's Disease: What We Already Know
02/09/2022

In this video, Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD; Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD; and Barney
Spivack, MD, review the current understanding of Parkinson's disease and goals
of treatment from the physician, pharmacist, and payer perspective.
02/09/2022
First Report Managed Care
Sponsored
Video Series
A Deeper Look at Therapeutic Management of Parkinson's Disease
02/09/2022

In this video, Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD; Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD; and Barney
Spivack, MD, take a deeper look at available therapeutic options for
Parkinson's disease from the physician, pharmacist, and payer perspective.
02/09/2022
First Report Managed Care
Sponsored
Video Series
Reimbursement Considerations and Care Team Management for Parkinson’s Disease
02/09/2022

In this video, Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD; Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD; and Barney
Spivack, MD, review reimbursement and overall care team considerations for
patients with Parkinson's disease from a physician, pharmacist, and payer
perspective.
02/09/2022
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Videos
Value-Based Care Models: Adopting New Contracts, Addressing Data Challenges
01/31/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Lynn Carroll, chief operating officer and head of strategy, HSBlox, offers
insight into the current shift toward value-based care payment models,
challenges regarding data use, and how contracts may be structured in the
future.
01/31/2022
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Videos
Survey Assesses Community Oncologists/Hematologists’ Perceptions of Gene Therapy
for Hematological Disorders
01/21/2022

Ajeet Gajra, MD, FACS, discusses survey results analyzing community
oncologists/hematologists’ perceptions of gene therapies and barriers to
adoption or integration into clinical practice.
01/21/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
No Surprises Act: Payer Concerns, Strategies for Compliance
01/18/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Matthew Albright, chief legislative affairs officer, Zelis, discusses a Zelis
survey highlighting payers’ concerns about No Surprises Act requirements, and
offers advice for payers seeking to achieve compliance.
01/18/2022
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Roundtable
Information Blocking Rules and HIT: Tips for Payer, Provider Compliance
10/05/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
In this roundtable, Scott Collins, president of marketing at ARIA, moderates a
conversation with Matthew A Michela, MBA, president and chief executive officer
of Life Image; Chris Hobson, MD, MBA, chief medical officer of Orion Health; and
Jim Sdoia, MBA, vice president of product management at Lyniate. They discuss
the ways organizations have been struggling with the information blocking
rules...
10/05/2021
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Dr Shen Highlights Apalutamide Therapy for Mature Patients With Advanced
Prostate Cancer
09/21/2021

John Shen, MD, UCLA, discusses a combined analysis of TITAN & SPARTAN,
apalutamide (APA) therapy for older patients with advanced prostate cancer,
presented at the 2021 ESMO Congress.
09/21/2021
Oncology
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Treatment for Presymptomatic SMA Proves Effective in Phase 3 Trial
08/16/2021
Julie Gould
Maria Asimopoulos
Shephard Mpofu, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer, Novartis
Gene Therapies, discusses findings from SPR1NT, a phase 3 clinical trial in
which Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi) was effective in treating
patients with presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy.
08/16/2021
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Videos
Psoriasis Treatment Effective at Achieving Skin Clearance
07/26/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
Jeffrey Stark, MD, head of immunology medical affairs, UCB, breaks down the
unique challenges patients with psoriasis face, and discusses the BE RADIANT and
BE SURE studies, both of which indicated that bimekizumab was effective at
achieving skin clearance in this patient population.
07/26/2021
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