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Jennifer Athay-Adams, PharmD, discusses how the payment model of accountable care organizations (ACOs) differs from that of traditional HMOs.

A new study finds that increased access to MTM services for Medicare Part D beneficiaries with chronic conditions could increase medication adherence, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all patients born between 1945 and 1965 as well as high-risk patients of all ages be tested for hepatitis C.

African-American and Hispanic children were 69% and 50% less likely than white children to be diagnosed with ADHD, respectively, according to the results of a new study.

Of the 50 million people in the United States diagnosed with some form of arthritis, 300,000 are children, whose symptoms are similar to those seen in adults with the condition.

Changes in OTC cough and cold medication labels recommending against their use in children younger than 4 years have led to a significant decrease in unintentional ingestions by children.

The number of women who died due to overdoses involving opioid pain relievers increased 415% between 1999 and 2010, according to a report from the CDC.

Just a third of teenage girls have received the recommended 3-dose course of the HPV vaccine, but a new study finds that infections have dropped by more than half since the vaccine was introduced.

A new review finds a range of disparities in how men and women with ACS symptoms are treated and indicates that women who present with symptoms suggesting ACS need to be treated more aggressively.

Summer is the perfect season for enjoying the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables-and for canning some of them for the rest of the year, though some basic safety measures must be employed.

The American Medical Association has finally given the biggest epidemic of the 21st century the status is deserves, opening up the possibility that health care professionals will be compensated for helping to prevent it.

A new report from CVS Caremark finds variability in medication adherence levels by state as well as insurance type, with higher adherence in Medicare beneficiaries than those covered by private insurance.

Teri Robert took to the Internet to find information on dealing with her own migraines, but ended up becoming a prolific blogger on the condition and founding an organization to represent migraine patients.

Suprax (cefixime) is now available in capsules, the dosage form preferred by most patients. (This article is brought to you by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

A new analysis of data on childhood ADHD by CDC researchers finds that estimates based on parent reports of the condition do not appear to overestimate its prevalence.

Patients taking prescription drugs for chronic conditions received an average medication adherence grade of just C+, according to a report released by the National Community Pharmacists Association.

NBC's national morning show highlighted pharmacists' top recommended OTC products as presented by Pharmacy Times and U.S. News & World Report, showcasing the importance of pharmacists as a valuable patient resource on national television.

A comprehensive new review explores approaches to classifying and treating severe asthma, which affects 5% to 10% of asthma patients.