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Factors Associated With Employee Participation in a Value-Based Insurance Design InitiativeWe describe enrollment in a voluntary VBID initiative. Uptake was suboptimal, suggesting that barriers to enrollment may have significant implications for the overall effectiveness of VBID.
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Cost Impact of Switching From Metoprolol to Nebivolol for HypertensionA large single-payer administrative claims database was used to assess the economic impact of switching from metoprolol to nebivolol for the treatment of hypertension.
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Guidelines for Collaboration Among Physicians, Pharmacists, and Managed Care Organizations to Improve Asthma OutcomesNew ideas, new tools, and new collaborations among managed care, physicians, and pharmacy to optimize value in asthma management.
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Systemic Therapy Options for Treating HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast CancerFollowing initial breast cancer diagnosis by mammography, MRI, or ultrasound, treatment is largely based upon the histologic subtype and staging of the tumor(s).
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Part D Plans and PBMs Face New Reporting RequirementsA rule from CMS requires, in part, that Medicare Advantage organizations and Medicare Part D plan sponsors have the ability to obtain data.
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Role of Live-JSLM in Treating Recurrent CDIJoseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP, and Andrew Skinner, MD, discuss the potential benefits of using live-jslm early on to treat CDI, as well as the implications of this new treatment.
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Acute Pain Management for Patients Maintained on Buprenorphine and Naloxone TherapyBuprenorphine and naloxone (Suboxone) is a mu-opioid receptor partial agonist and a kappa-opioid receptor antagonist used to treat opioid dependence.
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Let's Dance! How to Get Your Pharmacy Involved with NCAA March Madness!Whether you are a newbie like me or a serious fan, I’ve listed a few ways for your pharmacy to build some rapport and have some good-natured competition during this year’s Marhc Madness tournament
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Health Care Solutions for a Changing LandscapeWhile navigating the expanding marketplace, health care innovators must continue to cope with rising costs, barriers to access, and a complicated reimbursement environment.
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Diversity in Pharmacy: Atypical Jobs for PharmacistsThere is more to pharmacy than working retail. Here is a list of pharmacist jobs that are not well known to the general public.
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Pharmacy’s Role in Public Health InitiativesPanelists share final thoughts and advice regarding the critical role pharmacy has played and continues to play in public health initiatives.
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Telephone-Based Cardiovascular Medication Therapy Management in Medicare Part D Enrollees With DiabetesA telephonic pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management intervention is an effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk Medicare patients with diabetes.
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Cost Implications of Early Treatment Initiation Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed FibromyalgiaInitiation of treatment with guideline-recommended medications within 60 days of fibromyalgia diagnosis was associated with immediate annual healthcare cost savings.
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Key Points From the 2016 NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Hazardous Drugs in Health Care SettingsIn response to the numerous concerns regarding antineoplastic drugs and other medications that may threaten the health of patients and health care workers, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a list, updated biennially, of hazardous drugs.
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The Road Less Traveled: Nontraditional Work Arrangements in AcademiaAccording to the 2014 National Pharmacist Workforce Study, approximately 18.7% of women and 16.4% of men actively engaged as pharmacists reported working part-time.
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Potentially Deadly Fungal Superbug Reported for First Time in US PatientsFirst described in Japan in 2009, C. auris infections have since been reported in at least 10 countries.
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Trends in High-Cost Generic Drug Utilization and SpendThe prevalence and proportion of spend on high-cost generic drugs is examined.
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Importance of Medication Reconciliation in the Continuum of CareSuccessful performance of medication reconciliation can have a positive impact on patient response to a hospital stay as well as support improvement in clinical quality and financial outcome.
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Get Familiar With the FDA Drug Recall ProcessThis is an important area for pharmacists to apply their knowledge of medications.
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Persistence With Mirabegron Versus Tolterodine in Patients With Overactive BladderIn a retrospective analysis of the Optum database, overactive bladder patients treated with mirabegron bladder patients persisted longer with treatment than patients treated with tolterodine, and had reduced resource utilization and costs.
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The Drug Pricing Debate Is Finally Shining a Light on Pharmacy Benefit ManagersThere have been several recent federal efforts aimed at bringing more balance into the market by increasing PBM oversight.
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A Roundtable Discussion of Upcoming Hot Line Trials at ESC Congress 2025Experts discuss groundbreaking Hot Line trials at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025, offering insights into the latest cardiovascular research.
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Medical Channel Management ProgramsSpecialty medication management programs offer plan sponsors a way to rein in costs, uncover hidden drug charges, and close the "oversight gap."
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Fosfomycin UseFosfomycin (Monurol) is an antibiotic that uses a unique mechanism of action to establish its bactericidal activity.
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Managing Inventory Well Is a Critical FunctionA new year is a great time to take on this task, which helps maximize cash flow and contributes to overall patient safety.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pharmacy Students and InternsCan we teach effective habits? Is there a blueprint for helping pharmacy students and interns be more proactive, prioritize more efficiently, and embrace a strong work ethic?
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The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist in Treating Colorectal CancerPharmacists are a rich resource, not only in the management of colorectal cancer, but in every aspect of health care.
