Phase III Apply-PNH Study Overview
Carlos M. De Castro, MD, highlights the phase III Apply-PNH study presented at ASH 2022.
Educating Patients to Self-Monitor Disease Progression of COPD
Patient education is critical for self-monitoring of COPD disease progression.
Determining Appropriate Changes to COPD Treatment Strategy
An expert panel discusses appropriate transitions and adjustments to COPD treatment approaches.
Early Intervention in the Management of Diabetes
Medical experts share considerations for early intervention in patients with diagnoses of diabetes.
Risk Factors Associated with Diabetes
Medical experts navigate risk factors associated with diabetes.
MAIA Study and Subgroup Analysis
Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, leads a panel in a conversation reviewing the MAIA study.
Front-line Treatment Management for Patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM)
Key opinion leaders open a discussion surrounding the current treatment landscape of multiple myeloma (MM).
Small Practices and Dual Risk: Considerations and Approaches
Asking for help to prepare for the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) and 2-sided risk is advised, say panelists experienced with the Oncology Care Model (OCM).
Changes to MEOS and Barriers to Entry
As terms for Monthly Enhanced Oncology Services (MEOS) payments are set to change under the EOM, panelists worry that the barriers to entry to value-based care will be too high for practices that did not participate in the OCM.
Patient-Support Services and Programs for Patients With Gastroesophageal Cancer
In her final thoughts regarding gastroesophageal cancer, Laura Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, overviews patient support services and programs.
Cost-Effective Analyses for Upper GI and Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Laura Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, shares her perspective surrounding cost-effective analyses surrounding GI and esophageal cancers.
Evaluating Gastroesophageal Cancer Pathway Decisions
Laura Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, discusses GI and esophageal cancer treatment pathway decisions.
Factors Affecting MDD Treatment Adherence
Expert panelists consider factors affecting treatment adherence for patients with MDD.
Population Health Approach in MDD
Drs Weaver and Chitre illustrate a population health approach strategy for MDD.
AURORA 2 Study of Voclosporin in LN Treatment
Jorge Larranaga, MD, discusses the AURORA 2 study and its emphasis on voclosporin.
Utilizing Belimumab and Voclosporin in LN Treatment Pathway
Belimumab and voclosporin are highlighted as key contributors to the lupus nephritis treatment landscape.
Diabetes in the Presence of Cardiovascular Disease
Jaime Murillo, MD, discusses the impact of diabetes on cardiovascular disease.
Comorbidities Associated with Diabetes
Yehuda Handelsman, MD, FACP, FNLA, FASPC, MACE, leads a discussion surrouding early intervention in the management of type 2 diabetes.
Is Five Years Long Enough?
Panelists see the 5-year period of the Enhancing Oncology Model as reasonable; they would like see some progress toward permanent value-based payment structures.
Addressing Health Equity and Social Needs
Addressing cancer patients' lack of housing or food insecurity affects care outcomes, but how can the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation build this into a reward structure?
COPD Triple Therapy: Appropriate Patient Population
Key opinion leaders highlight the triple therapy approach from the most recent GOLD guidelines, including ICS, long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), and long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA).
Implementing Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) into COPD Patient Treatment Regimen
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are a key incorporation to COPD treatment strategies.
A Model That Is Built to “Win”
Cutting the amount of Monthly Enhanced Oncology Services payments and limiting qualifying tumor types will curtail revenue to practices. But after the financial results in the Oncology Care Model, that's by design.
Seven Tumor Types: Pros and Cons
Unlike the Oncology Care Model, the Enhancing Oncology Model will focus on 7 common cancer types, which experts say offers advantages and disadvantages for practices.
Clinical Trials Examining Rett Syndrome
David Lieberman, MD, PhD, discusses the results of the phase 3 LAVENDER trial of trofinetide and the phase 3 AVATAR trial of blarcamesine and how patients and families can learn about eligible clinical trials for possible participation.
Methods for Assessing Rett Syndrome
An expert provides an overview of the RSBQ and CGI score measurement tools and other tools/methods of assessment used in clinical practice.
Immunotherapy Considerations for Upper GI and Esophageal Cancer Treatment Pathways
Key opinion leaders emphasize the significant role of immunotherapy for patients being treated for gastroesophageal cancer.
Defining Appropriate Response to Gastroesophageal Cancer Treatment
Expert panelists navigate optimal treatment strategies for patients with gastroesophageal cancer.
Social Determinants of Health in MDD: Part 2
Key social determinants of health impacting MDD are discussed by expert payer panelists.
MDD Treatment Disparities Across Patient Populations: Part 2
Drs Chitre and Weaver explore social and health care disparities more prominently affecting various MDD patient populations.