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While FDA just approved the first generic version of sildenafil citrate (Viagra, Pfizer), the new product won’t be on the market until late 2017.

The 2016 Alternative Payment Models in Healthcare Conference 2016 is shedding light on which healthcare payment and delivery changes are evolving into large-scale, long-lasting solutions.

Learning to use mobile health or mhealth is a critical advantage to providing the highest return on investment for plans and providers.

The use of insulin management software in hospital emergency departments can decrease hospital admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) by 45%, according to a new study.

While insurance companies and employers are deploying more pricing tools, healthcare providers are in a unique position to lead the price transparency revolution.

FDA has approved Odefsey (Gilead Sciences, Inc.) for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in certain patients. Here are the top 7 facts to know about Odefsey.

Health insurance plans will soon receive ratings based on how many doctors and hospitals they include in their networks.

While FDA recently approved ibrutinib (Imbruvica, Janssen Biotech, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC) to treat patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), United Kingdom’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will not yet recommend the medication.

Prior authorizations are here to stay. Are yours working against you? Find out.

While many Americans and legislators have complained about the rising cost of medications in recent years, seniors are likely impacted more than the population at large. The average retail price among 622 prescription medications widely used by seniors doubled from 2006 to 2013, to reach more than $11,000, according to the American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP)’s updated “Rx Price Watch” report.

Model set to improve compliance, reduce costs, but reimbursement challenges remain.

Factors include rising costs of brand medications, increased specialty therapy use

Highlights include Medicaid specialty drug reimbursement, managing ICD-10 implementation

Shared resources, specialized drugs key to curbing costs

How one $1.62 billion healthcare network uses global sourcing to simultaneously improve quality and wring costs out of its purchasing program and supply chain.

A clinical staff armed with the best clinical decision support (CDS) tools can be a game changer when it comes to improving care quality and reducing care costs.

Rob Danoff, DO, of Aria Health System, explains what should be done to reduce health management costs, while improving care of diabetic patients.

Stroke patients were more adherent to mail order prescriptions versus picking up their medications at retail pharmacies, according to new research presented at the recent International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, Calif.

Cost issues work their way into medical school curricula

FDA has approved tofacitinib citrate extended-release (Xeljanz XR, Pfizer) tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

FDA approved obinutuzumab (Gazyva, Genentech) for the treatment of certain patients with follicular lymphoma. Here are the top 5 things to know about Gazyva.

Considering entering into a risk-sharing agreement with another payer or provider? Avoid these top mistakes.

In this Q&A, experts discuss how emerging treatments and technologies are affecting diabetes costs.

While there are rumors that President Barack Obama could use his executive authority to regulate drug pricing, analysts say that is not likely. Experts also say that the presidential candidates’ plans to reform skyrocketing drug prices won’t work.

New research suggests that mail-order pharmacies may help stroke survivors take their meds.

Analysis finds scientific validation of personalized medicine’s ability to improve patient outcomes.

Making the healthcare experience more convenient, effective, and less expensive.