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BCG: The Current Treatment of Choice for Bladder CancerMr. Sherman is president of Sherman Consulting Services Inc.
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Vaccine Billing Coverage Options: Seasonal Influenza and Future COVID-19 VaccinesA thorough understanding of immunization billing processes for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers will be critical to ensure pharmacy staff can efficiently serve their communities and facilitate a smooth reimbursement process.
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Treatment of Neuropathic PainChronic pain has been defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as pain that persists beyond the normal tissue healing time of 3 months, and it may be classified into 3 distinct categories: nociceptive, neuropathic, and a mixture of the two.
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Impact of Medicare Part D on Utilization and ExpendituresExamination of pharmacy behaviors before and after implementation indicated that restrictions in pharmacy benefits may not deter utilization for Part D.
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Opportunities and Challenges With Value-Based ContractingGiven the need to provide patients with access to effective medications, it is likely that we will see more value-based contracts in the future; however, some key operational, communications, and regulatory barriers will need to be addressed first.
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Oncology Overview: Taking a Closer Look at Axicabtagene CiloleucelAxicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) received accelerated FDA approval on March 5, 2021, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL after 2 or more lines of systemic therapy.
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All That Is Old Becomes New Again: New Roles for Old, Antiplatelets in STEMIThis article discusses the potential role of tirofiban as a complementary agent to the newer oral P2Y12 receptor blockers in STEMI patients.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Recent Pharmacy School GraduatesPharmacy students, particularly the graduating class of 2020, have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Vaccinations in the Emergency Department: Current and Emerging Practices to Boost Public HealthPiloting new emergency department-based vaccination campaigns and fine-tuning existing programs may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Be Careful What You Wish ForExpectations will be high for pharmacists responsible for comprehensive medication therapy and patient outcomes.
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Manage Acute Pain in Those Using OpioidsPharmacists play a vital role in managing regimens and ensuring proper compliance.
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Federal Drug Price Plan Rollout and Other Trends to WatchThe FDA recently launched one of its first programs following the release of the Trump administration’s new drug price plan.
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Management of VTE: 10 New RecommendationsDr. Tafreshi is professor and director of cardiology pharmacy practice residency at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale (MWU-CPG), Glendale, Ariz. At the time of submission of this article, Dr. Patterson was a senior pharmacy student at MWU-CPG.
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Pharmacy Accreditation 101Best strategies to help the pharmacy department get ready for a survey and stay ready.
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A Medical Director Perspective on Specialty PharmacyThis article reviews current drug therapies for heart failure and therapy integration into a patient care framework improving patient adherence and quality of life and decreasing risk of readmission to acute care facilities.
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Does Medication Persistence in Diabetes Affect the Risk Of Hospitalization In The Short-Term?An evaluation of the impact of persistence to oral antidiabetic medication on reducing the risk of hospitalization in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
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The Comparative Value of 3 Electronic Sources of Medication DataCombining medication history information from multiple sources improves the completeness and accuracy of the medication information.
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Pharmacists in ACOs, Part 1: Accountable Care Basics Every Pharmacist Should KnowWhile trying to explain his work on quantum mechanics, physicist Richard Feynman famously quipped, If anybody says they understand it, they don't understand it." The same could be said about the speed-of-light changes occurring within our nation's health care system.
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Implementation Strategy to Bring Medication Therapy Management Into High-ÂVolume Community PharmaciesThis study shows how medication therapy management can be integrated into challenging pharmacy work flow, and also assesses the resulting benefits, both clinical and financial.
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Just Half of HIV Patients on ART Receive Recommended RegimenHIV patients not on recommended regimens are less likely to achieve viral suppression and more likely to report side effects.
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New Study Shows that E-Cigarette Use Is an Independent Risk Factor for Respiratory DiseaseAs vaping continues to grow in popularity, it becomes increasingly critical to correct misconceptions about its safety and long-term effects.
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Persistence With Antiarrhythmics and the Impact on Atrial Fibrillation–Related OutcomesRetrospective analysis of claims data showed that persistence with amiodarone and sotalol was generally poor.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer UpdatesIncremental gains in survival and new targeted agents in the pipeline offer promise.
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Technology Innovations: Empowering the PatientHealth care is speeding toward a fast-paced future rooted in technology, design, and human behavior.
