Dr James Song Addresses Disparities in HS Presentation, Severity Among Diverse Patients
October 20th 2023Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can present differently in diverse patients, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis and therefore delayed treatment, explained James Song, MD, director of clinical research and associate chief medical officer at Frontier Dermatology.
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Dr Raj Chovatiya Calls Ruxolitinib Cream a Game Changer for Nonsegmental Vitiligo
October 20th 2023The FDA approval of topical ruxolitinib 1.5% cream changed the game for vitiligo treatment in both adult and pediatric patients, said Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Education Is the Biggest Factor in Promoting Biosimilar Use, Says Dr Prerakkumar Parikh
October 20th 2023Prerakkumar Parikh, PharmD, of Megallen Rx Management/Prime Therapeutics, detailed the impact of formulary placement of biosimilars on cost burden along with how stakeholders can work with pharmacy benefit managers to promote biosimilar use.
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Confronting History and Health Inequities Together
October 20th 2023“There are things more important than our discomfort, and there are things that are more important than even our fear—inclusion is more important,” said Erica Marsh, MD, MSCI. “Our care of our patients and loved ones is more important, and our existence tomorrow has to be more important than our fears today.”
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Dr Peter Lio: Setting a New Standard for Biologics Use in Atopic Dermatitis
October 20th 2023Peter A. Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, addresses how dermatologists need to focus on patient needs when determining the best use of new biologics in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
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Dr Saira Jan Shares Oncology Therapeutics Home Infusion Program Findings
October 20th 2023Saira Jan, PharmD, MS, of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, discussed the primary findings of their collaborative pilot program with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJ Barnabas Health, focusing on patient and provider experiences.
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Burnout Decreases Quality of Life in Both Patients and Clinicians in Reproductive Health Fields
October 20th 2023Posters presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo addressed psychosocial symptoms and burdens faced by both embryologists and women of color with uterine fibroids.
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JAK Inhibitors Are Revolutionizing Dermatology Field, Says Dr Mona Shahriari
October 19th 2023Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are not only efficacious in terms of skin disease improvement, but also in terms of itch management, explained Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and associate director of clinical trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology.
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Cultural Humility, Pioneering Leadership Are Key to Address Health Disparities
October 19th 2023Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, a distinguished infertility specialist, highlights the pivotal role of cultural humility, diversity, acknowledgment of historical injustices, and collective action in addressing disparities and fostering equitable access to health care.
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As More Gene Therapies Come to Market, Access and Affordability Remain Concerns
October 19th 2023Operational forecasting for patients who are eligible for gene therapies will be crucial for addressing the accessibility and affordability challenges with these agents, especially as more gene therapies are expected to enter the market in the next few years.
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Dr Chelsee Jensen Comments on Recent Biosimilar Approvals, Patient Access
October 19th 2023Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, of Mayo Clinic, commented on the recent FDA biosimilar approvals and what they mean for the industry's future, as well as how to ensure biosimilars are accessible to all patients.
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Dr Anita Allen Discusses the Current Regulatory Landscape on Abortions
October 19th 2023Anita Allen, PhD, professor of law and philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, discusses the impact of abortion regulations in different parts of the world on women's reproductive access and rights, as well as the repercussions of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v Wade.
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Panelists Highlight Gaps in Research on Whether 340B Discount Program Is Working
October 19th 2023During a session at AMCP Nexus, panelists provided a historical overview on the 340B drug discount program, highlighting the intentions of the plan and the research gaps leading to misconceptions about the program and whether it’s working to lower costs for patients.
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Panelists Discuss IRA Provisions Impacting Medicare in 2024 and Beyond
October 19th 2023Speakers at AMCP Nexus 2023 reviewed the major changes resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that impacted Medicare in 2023 and previewed the new provisions being implemented in the coming years.
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Beyond Roe: Abortion Rights, Equity, and the Path Forward
October 18th 2023In the aftermath of the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, Anita Allen, PhD, highlights the challenges to abortion rights in the United States, emphasizing disparities faced by marginalized communities, outlining threats to reproductive health care, and calling for collective action and advocacy to defend constitutional privacy and uphold the dignity of all individuals.
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Specialty Pipeline Includes Drugs for Alzheimer Disease, Hemophilia, NASH, and More
October 18th 2023At AMCP Nexus, Evernorth's Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, provided an overview of which medications the FDA has approved in 2023 and what’s to come in nononcology areas over the next 5 years, including new drugs for Alzheimer disease, hemophilia, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
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Jeff McIntyre: How Managed Care Professionals Can Prevent Delayed NASH Diagnoses
October 18th 2023Jeff McIntyre, MA, of the Global Liver Institute, discussed how the delayed diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) affects patients and how health care and managed care professionals can help expedite diagnosis and treatment.
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Stigma About Obesity Keeps Patients From Seeking Care, Creating Nationwide Disparities
October 18th 2023Panelists at AMCP Nexus provided an overview of the US obesity epidemic, dispelling myths about the causes of obesity, highlighting racial and economic disparities across the nation, and tackling how the managed care space can ensure accessibility to care for all patients.
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Research Highlights Racial Disparities in US Sperm Donor Banks
October 18th 2023"The racial and ethnic distribution of United States sperm donors differs significantly from the United States population, particularly for those of African American or Black descent,” Cassie Hobbs, MD, explained.
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