But higher costs for cancer drugs did not influence some common measures of adherence, such as medication possession ratio and proportion of days. The researchers believe that cancer patients may be more likely to adhere to medication regimen, regardless of price, because the drugs are critical for survival.
The theory behind smishing is similar to that of phishing. The difference is that smishing happens via a person’s smartphone.
There are many reasons the ransomware problem has been hard to stop. One reason is that ransomware is good business. A 2021 U.S. Treasury Department identified more than $5 billion worth of outgoing bitcoin cryptocurrency payments it suspects may have been related to ransomware attacks.
Results from a recent study published in JAMA Network displayed key thematic shifts and increases in language related to anxiety, anger, depression, and loneliness during the pandemic.
The National Community Pharmacists Association now has plenty of allies in its fight with the pharmacy benefit managers.
The COVID-19 pandemic normalized telehealth. Now an increasing number of insurers are offering virtual-first plans that make virtual care the default choice.
The FDA approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) for Alzheimer’s-related agitation based on the findings of two clinical trials.
A wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) for Elfabrio will be announced once it is available in a few weeks.
This month’s episode of the "What's On Your Mind" podcast series features Eric Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon. MHE Managing Editor Peter Wehrwein, Editor Briana Contreras and Hunter discuss Medicaid redetermination and merger of CareOregon and the California-based insurer, SCAN Group.
Using a national database, data on medication purchases was collected, along with factors that may have influenced expenditures, such as new therapy availability, patent expirations, policy changes, and legislation.
Researchers of a study examined the gender-specific COVID-19 case fatality risks among patients with a malignant neoplasm during hospital admissions as there is little data available for gender-specific COVID-19 mortality.
Accessible through the CareFirst WellBeing app, these behavioral health services are working to combat health risks related to obesity.
The Office of Civil Rights published a proposed rule that could have healthcare organizations evaluating their practices surrounding, and interactions with, reproductive healthcare information.
Reasons behind asthma care lacking for low-income patients run wide. However, cost seems to be the main issue.
Bill Snyder, CEO of Vivante Health, explains how the organization's digestive health service through digital health is benefiting patients by personalizing their care and being supported in their care journey with the help of their primary care physician or gastroenterologist.
CEO of Vivante Health, Bill Snyder, shares how an integrated or "full-stack" digital health system can benefit patient care all around, amid safety concerns about digital health and the security of sensitive health information. Snyder also introduces Vivante's digestive health platform and how it's associated with the organization's digital health innovations. For example, they've invested in looking at disparate data sets and using AI and machine learning to leverage pattern recognition and recognize specific patient needs.
Over 7,000 people attended the meeting in Las Vegas this week.
This month's episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite features Erica Jain, CEO & co-founder of digital health company, Healthie. In this discussion, Jain shared some of the challenges or things to avoid when creating a digital health startup, based on her journey with starting Healthie in 2016. She also addressed some best practices and tools that can help those working toward a digital health startup.
HealthWell to also provide best practices programming to foundation donors and patient stakeholders.
Neal Dave, executive director of Pharmacy at Texas Oncology, explained that medically related pharmacies are truly an integrated team.
In June, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will make recommendations on the appropriate use of the vaccine in the U.S.
Pandemic-triggered changes in the healthcare industry have required hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities to scale up their technology operations, resulting in high demand for tech experts.
Ed Paiewonsky, Director, Medical Outcomes Science Liaison at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, discussed results of the Alnylam Rare Disease Trend report at this year's Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit.
Elizabeth Johnson, CEO of MedicoCX shared the importance of trust in healthcare and how it's been missing in drug development, marketing and delivery. Johnson said one way drug companies could build trust is including patients sooner so they're part of the process beyond clinical trials.
Kelsey Lang, principal of Avalere, breaks down the three provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, which was discussed today at the annual Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Las Vegas.
Connie Sullivan, president and CEO of the National Home Infusion Association, addressed the benefits of home-based infusion care, the types of treatments offered to patients and its reimbursement considerations. Sullivan presented on this form of care during the Asembia 2023 Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Vegas this week.
Cate Lockhart, executive director of the Biologics and Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium, shared results yesterday of a survey that look at biosimilars on the pharmacy benefit side of coverage versus medical benefit. The survey also shared how payers and those on the pharmaceutical side are anticipating the introduction of Adalimumab (Humira®), as well as what to look for in the future of the biosimilar pipeline.
But payers may be putting undue emphasis on interchangeability, said a panelist at session on biosimilars at the 2023 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit.
