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04/02/2026
Hannah Musick
A population health management approach using electronic health records and multidisciplinary care improved guideline-based treatment and care coordination in chronic kidney disease, highlighting a scalable strategy for value-based kidney...
A population health management approach using electronic health records and multidisciplinary care improved guideline-based treatment and care coordination in chronic kidney disease, highlighting a scalable strategy for value-based kidney...
A population health management...
04/02/2026
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News
03/31/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Glofitamab plus polatuzumab vedotin delivered high response rates and durable outcomes in heavily pretreated relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL), including high-risk subgroups and prior chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)...
Glofitamab plus polatuzumab vedotin delivered high response rates and durable outcomes in heavily pretreated relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL), including high-risk subgroups and prior chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)...
Glofitamab plus polatuzumab...
03/31/2026
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News
03/30/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
At 3 years, epcoritamab continues to deliver durable responses and manageable safety in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL), with sustained remissions seen in a substantial proportion of...
At 3 years, epcoritamab continues to deliver durable responses and manageable safety in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL), with sustained remissions seen in a substantial proportion of...
At 3 years, epcoritamab...
03/30/2026
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Behind the Bill
03/27/2026
Danielle Sposato
The White House recently announced the creation of a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, designed to coordinate a national strategy addressing fraud, waste, and abuse across federal benefit programs, including health care.
The White House recently announced the creation of a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, designed to coordinate a national strategy addressing fraud, waste, and abuse across federal benefit programs, including health care.
The White House recently...
03/27/2026
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News
03/26/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Bispecific CD3/CD20 T-cell engagers deliver striking response rates with manageable safety in follicular lymphoma, positioning them as a potential game-changer in earlier lines of therapy.
Bispecific CD3/CD20 T-cell engagers deliver striking response rates with manageable safety in follicular lymphoma, positioning them as a potential game-changer in earlier lines of therapy.
Bispecific CD3/CD20 T-cell...
03/26/2026
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News
03/24/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a landmark rule to digitize health care claims attachments, aiming to cut costs, streamline workflows, and accelerate decisions for payers and providers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a landmark rule to digitize health care claims attachments, aiming to cut costs, streamline workflows, and accelerate decisions for payers and providers.
The Centers for Medicare &...
03/24/2026
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News
03/24/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Epcoritamab added to lenalidomide and rituximab markedly improves response rates and progression-free survival in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, emerging as a potential new chemotherapy-free standard of care.
Epcoritamab added to lenalidomide and rituximab markedly improves response rates and progression-free survival in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, emerging as a potential new chemotherapy-free standard of care.
Epcoritamab added to...
03/24/2026
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News
03/20/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Machine learning models may help clinicians pinpoint which older patients with rheumatoid arthritis are most likely to fall off therapy—before it happens.
Machine learning models may help clinicians pinpoint which older patients with rheumatoid arthritis are most likely to fall off therapy—before it happens.
Machine learning models may help...
03/20/2026
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Behind the Bill
03/19/2026
Hannah Musick
A sweeping proposed Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rule for 2027 is drawing sharp pushback from states, setting up a high-stakes debate over coverage, affordability, and program integrity.
A sweeping proposed Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rule for 2027 is drawing sharp pushback from states, setting up a high-stakes debate over coverage, affordability, and program integrity.
A sweeping proposed Affordable...
03/19/2026
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News
03/18/2026
Hannah Musick
A systematic review of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) registration trials found that while most primary outcomes are reported for older adults, key data on secondary endpoints, toxicity, and quality of life remain largely missing,...
A systematic review of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) registration trials found that while most primary outcomes are reported for older adults, key data on secondary endpoints, toxicity, and quality of life remain largely missing,...
A systematic review of diffuse...
03/18/2026
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KOL Insights

Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal
Videos
03/31/2026
Lingbin Meng, MD, PhD
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how adding retifanlimab to chemotherapy may reshape frontline treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how adding retifanlimab to chemotherapy may reshape frontline treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how...
03/31/2026
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Al B. Benson, III, MD, FACP, FASCO
Videos
03/31/2026
Al B. Benson, III, MD, FACP, FASCO
Dr Benson reviews the epidemiology and unmet clinical need in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) and examines the evolving role of immunotherapy in the first-line setting. He also contextualizes recent regulatory and...
Dr Benson reviews the epidemiology and unmet clinical need in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) and examines the evolving role of immunotherapy in the first-line setting. He also contextualizes recent regulatory and...
Dr Benson reviews the...
03/31/2026
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Regulatory Insights
03/30/2026
Adam Colborn, JD
New federal PBM reforms, heightened scrutiny of health care consolidation, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer drug models are poised to reshape the policy landscape, with uncertain implications for patient costs and market dynamics.
New federal PBM reforms, heightened scrutiny of health care consolidation, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer drug models are poised to reshape the policy landscape, with uncertain implications for patient costs and market dynamics.
New federal PBM reforms,...
03/30/2026
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MANAGED CARE Q&A
03/26/2026
Abby Reynolds, PharmD
In this interview, a guest expert explains why emotional readiness—not motivation or access alone—often determines whether patients can successfully initiate and persist on specialty therapies.
In this interview, a guest expert explains why emotional readiness—not motivation or access alone—often determines whether patients can successfully initiate and persist on specialty therapies.
In this interview, a guest...
03/26/2026
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MANAGED CARE Q&A
03/26/2026
Allison Oakes, PhD
A guest expert explains why specialty drugs dominating US spending is forcing payers to rethink benefit design, oncology strategy, and biosimilar adoption to control costs and improve value.
A guest expert explains why specialty drugs dominating US spending is forcing payers to rethink benefit design, oncology strategy, and biosimilar adoption to control costs and improve value.
A guest expert explains why...
03/26/2026
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Real-World Data, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
Commentary
02/11/2026
Sujay Jadhav
Health care generates massive amounts of real-world data (RWD), and that volume is only continuing to expand. By 2030, the global big data analytics market is expected to reach nearly $350 billion, with health care driving much of that...
Health care generates massive amounts of real-world data (RWD), and that volume is only continuing to expand. By 2030, the global big data analytics market is expected to reach nearly $350 billion, with health care driving much of that...
Health care generates massive...
02/11/2026
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NSCLC, Oncology Coverage, Oncology Access
Videos
02/02/2026
Narjust Florez, MD
In this interview, Narjust Florez, MD, discusses how subcutaneous amivantamab from the PALOMA-3 study may improve patient experience, clinic workflow, and treatment adherence while highlighting ongoing unmet needs and real-world...
In this interview, Narjust Florez, MD, discusses how subcutaneous amivantamab from the PALOMA-3 study may improve patient experience, clinic workflow, and treatment adherence while highlighting ongoing unmet needs and real-world...
In this interview, Narjust...
02/02/2026
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Videos
01/27/2026
Corrine Stahura, PharmD, BCOP
Corrine Stahura, PharmD, BCOP, discusses how extended dosing intervals and subcutaneous formulations in non–small cell lung cancer are improving patient convenience, reducing infusion center burden, and enhancing operational efficiency while...
Corrine Stahura, PharmD, BCOP, discusses how extended dosing intervals and subcutaneous formulations in non–small cell lung cancer are improving patient convenience, reducing infusion center burden, and enhancing operational efficiency while...
Corrine Stahura, PharmD, BCOP,...
01/27/2026
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Videos
01/27/2026
Rajat Thawani, MD
Dr Rajat Thawani discusses how biomarker-driven strategies, emerging immunotherapies, and novel delivery approaches are rapidly redefining first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment—shifting care beyond traditional chemotherapy...
Dr Rajat Thawani discusses how biomarker-driven strategies, emerging immunotherapies, and novel delivery approaches are rapidly redefining first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment—shifting care beyond traditional chemotherapy...
Dr Rajat Thawani discusses how...
01/27/2026
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Videos
01/27/2026
Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH
As new subcutaneous and targeted therapies enter the NSCLC landscape, the true cost of care extends far beyond drug price alone. In this interview, Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH, a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,...
As new subcutaneous and targeted therapies enter the NSCLC landscape, the true cost of care extends far beyond drug price alone. In this interview, Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH, a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,...
As new subcutaneous and targeted...
01/27/2026
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Issue Features

Sponsored
10/16/2025
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults—the first and only oral pain signal inhibitor highly selective for NaV1.81
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults—the first and only oral pain signal inhibitor highly selective for NaV1.81
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid...
10/16/2025
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Infographic
08/06/2025
The infographic summarizes the FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 trial results, demonstrating nerandomilast significantly reduced the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks compared to placebo. Nerandomilast exhibited a favorable safety...
The infographic summarizes the FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 trial results, demonstrating nerandomilast significantly reduced the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks compared to placebo. Nerandomilast exhibited a favorable safety...
The infographic summarizes the...
08/06/2025
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Feature Story
05/12/2025
Lynn Carroll; Rahul Sharma
Health care organizations will be under increasing financial pressure in 2025 and beyond as they struggle to reduce costs while improving care quality—particularly as actions at the federal level threaten to severely disrupt the industry. Not...
Health care organizations will be under increasing financial pressure in 2025 and beyond as they struggle to reduce costs while improving care quality—particularly as actions at the federal level threaten to severely disrupt the industry. Not...
Health care organizations will...
05/12/2025
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Feature Story
05/12/2025
David J. Sand, MD, MBA; Lynn Carroll
Value-based care (VBC) is the future of health care. It is the best approach to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and addressing overall population health through a focus on prevention, care coordination and overall wellness.
Value-based care (VBC) is the future of health care. It is the best approach to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and addressing overall population health through a focus on prevention, care coordination and overall wellness.
Value-based care (VBC) is the...
05/12/2025
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Sponsored
03/27/2025
On behalf of Teva Pharmaceuticals, we are pleased to present the second edition of The Teva Biosimilars Trend Report. This report examines the latest issues, challenges, and developments in the rapidly evolving biosimilars market from the...
On behalf of Teva Pharmaceuticals, we are pleased to present the second edition of The Teva Biosimilars Trend Report. This report examines the latest issues, challenges, and developments in the rapidly evolving biosimilars market from the...
On behalf of Teva...
03/27/2025
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Interactive Features

PIPELINE PROJECTIONS
03/26/2026
Roy Moore
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly...
03/26/2026
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Quiz
11/25/2025
True or False: The transformation of traditional health care call centers into “smart access hubs” relies entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage all patient interactions and scheduling.
True or False: The transformation of traditional health care call centers into “smart access hubs” relies entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage all patient interactions and scheduling.
True or False: The...
11/25/2025
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