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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a legal complaint accusing the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the US—Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx—of inflating insulin costs for patients, prompting renewed calls for PBM reform.

The phase 1/2 SAINT study is currently investigating intravenous trabectedin plus ipilimumab and nivolumab in the first line for advanced soft tissue sarcoma.

Patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and persistent albuminuria (PA) exhibited significantly higher levels of urinary angiotensinogen (AGT).

A new study aims to investigate the feasibility and impact of multidisciplinary prehabilitation in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) offered an allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Information on the disease and treatments, assistance with insurance, and transportation are among the types of support needed by patients with multiple myeloma to improve outcomes and overall burden.

In addition to being diagnosed more frequently in older patients, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is more frequently diagnosed in patients with cardio-pulmonary comorbidities, which poses challenges to the optimal treatment of PAH, explained the researchers.

The FDA approval of amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) in combination with chemotherapy is the first targeted treatment to cut disease progression risk for EGFR-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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More than 25 million people lost their Medicaid coverage during the unwinding process conducted by all states following the pandemic.

Findings from a new study reveal significant racial differences in skin biopsy frequency for psoriasis diagnosis, indicating potential diagnostic challenges, particularly for Black patients.

Physicians in the US, Germany, and France show gaps in their knowledge of the treatment of of refractory/relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle Cell lymphoma (MCL).

The impact alopecia areata (AA) has on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) may not be accurately measured with EQ-5D-5L, suggesting the need for alternative assessments.

Clinical decision-making can be difficult for patients with SMA due to the lack of clinical trials comparing treatment options.

The positive phase 3 results showed improved lung function with nerandomilast vs placebo at 52 weeks in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the September 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored the factors consumers consider essential for an adequate provider network.

Results show that cognitive decline, combined with factors like smoking, obesity, and chronic health conditions, sharply increased the likelihood of premature death among patients with schizophrenia.

The US health care system is underperforming despite high spending, and reform is needed in areas like insurance coverage, primary care, and equity to improve overall health outcomes and efficiency.

Researchers from Bulgaria conduct an analysis of the potential for therapeutic vaccines in by comparing testing results for patients from their country with an international data set.

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022, and the debate over its Medicare-related benefits and impact on the prescription drug market has been raging ever since.

The FDA approved benralizumab (Fasenra) for adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).

Immunosuppressants used in adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy for monogenic disorders present an adverse effect profile that is consistent with high-dose steroid use in other conditions, according to a meta-study that analyzed immunosuppressive protocols.

Patients seeking free preventive care continue to face cost-sharing and administrative hurdles, a study reveals.

The toxicity of lung cancer treatment has traditionally been discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but there is a growing focus on financial toxicity, time toxicity, and other effects on well-being, as reflected in research presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Genetic variability and sex-specific differences may play a role in sickle cell disease (SCD)-related pain; however, more research is needed.

Findings of a systematic review highlight the need for standardized assessment tools and targeted treatments for chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.

Though magnesium has long been seen as a potential sleep aid, the authors say the new form of magnesium salt may provide a clearer benefit.

Chairs and presenters from the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer comment on their favorite parts about attending this meeting each year.

Cases of atrial arrhythmia in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are common but lack a standard solution, and more long-term data on the management of arrhythmias in DMD are needed.

Introducing artificial intelligence (AI)–powered robots like AMECA into health care comes with potential benefits like improved clinical decision-making and faster diagnoses, but also presents challenges such as misinformation risks and data privacy concerns.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older may be cost-effective in preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life, and deaths, according to one study.