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FDA has approved lenvatinib (Lenvima, Eisai Inc.) in combination with everolimus for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma.

In alarming news for diabetic patients taking canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet) medications, FDA is warning that interim safety results from an ongoing clinical trial found an increase in foot and leg amputations with the drugs.

Although the diabetes pipeline is not large, we continue to have progress in meeting the unmet needs of patients with diabetes.

CMS’ Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model will hold hospitals financially responsible for the quality and cost of hip and knee replacements.

Participants in a new CMS payment program will attempt to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care delivery. Here’s how.

Researchers from Leavitt Partners are using a combination of public and proprietary data to report on some early findings about ACOs.

The industry is awaiting the Supreme Court’s ruling on Universal Health Services v. Escobar. This case concerns the viability of the “implied certification” theory of legal falsity under the False Claims Act.

The combination of unsustainable healthcare spending and the rapid growth of value-based reimbursement revenue models is driving the shift to patient-centered care across the continuum-or continuum-centered care.

Advancements in treatment show cancer trending towards a chronic condition. Align your cancer chronic care management team now. Here’s how. Advancements in treatment show cancer trending towards a chronic condition. Align your cancer chronic care management team now. Here's how.

Healthcare organizations are looking for new ways to engage consumers, streamline information sharing and transparency and collaborate with other industry stakeholders. As a result, healthcare stakeholders need to focus on three key strategies.

Nivolumab (Opdivo, Bristol-Myers Squibb) received two new approvals from FDA to treat two different cancers.

How approaching the open-enrollment process with a customer-centric mindset promotes member retention.

After heavy criticism by Congress, presidential candidates and others, Valeant Pharmaceuticals is offering a discount program on its heart drugs Nitropress and Isuprel.

There's a growing need for improved access to medication-assisted treatment among patients with opioid use disorder, according to a new study presented at the American Society of Addiction Medicine 47th Annual Conference.

If a proposed Vermont bill is successful, drug companies would have to explain why they hiked prices on certain drugs.

A recent survey reveals how generational differences affect consumers’ health plan and provider preferences and selections.

Creating a national data policy framework for empowered consumer choices.

With new requirements from CMS on the horizon, how will the shift to value-based care impact consumers, payers, and providers?

FDA issued a new warning about potentially serious side effects associated with fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs. Affected brands include Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox, Factive and Moxaflaxacin injection, as well as the generic Ofloxacin.

As pharmaceutical companies of all sizes continue to adapt to the ongoing internal and external pressures of the new health economy, it remains imperative that strategy maintain distinct capabilities to position the company ahead of its competitors.

Insights from the 2016 edition of the largest gathering in specialty pharmacy.

Hep C virus testing supports value of diagnostics in precision medicine.

FDA is warning that the antipsychotic medicine olanzapine can cause a rare but serious skin reaction that can progress to affect other parts of the body.

MACRA, which will further the shift to value-based reimbursement, has industry insiders grappling with the complexities, particularly those related to reporting guidelines for providers.

An expansion of the ACA requires health plans to cover a new preventive service: Regular nutritional counseling for millions of overweight Americans with other health risks.

Health insurance coverage remains a huge challenge for small businesses due to cost. Health plan providers and brokers are in a unique position to address these challenges and target the working uninsured with affordable options for coverage.

Colorado could have the first statewide universal healthcare system in the country if proposed legislation passes in November. Will it happen? Experts weigh in.

Insight from Paul Markovich, CEO, Blue Shield of California