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Natalie Bedford, senior vice president, US Pharmaceutical Distribution Services at McKesson, discusses the unique challenges of distributing specialty drugs.

Access to certain drugs may be limited through tighter formulary controls and utilization management by Medicare Part D plans dealing with higher costs

Properly training staff and gaining stakeholder buy-in are crucial steps to successfully designing and launching a program to screen and address health-related social needs.

Scott Soefje discusses new treatment options for prostate cancer and highlights the important role pharmacists can play in coordinating care.

Christie Smith discusses navigating state pharmacy laws and advocating for policy changes to improve patient access and care coordination.

Elizabeth Cherry discusses the need to break down silos between manufacturers and health systems specialty pharmacies through more transparent collaboration to better serve patients.

Joe DePinto discusses innovative payment models like value-based agreements and warranties for cell and gene therapies

The COVID-19 pandemic spring boarded the evolution of pharmacies toward establishing their position as sites of care.

Venture capital investments in women's health are growing, with innovation looking beyond traditional avenues.

With 50 biosimilar products approved by the FDA, questions arise regarding biosimilar lifecycles and sustainability of the industry.

Sarah Butler discusses the important role pharmacists play in educating patients on these changes in medication prices.

Fran Gregory discusses the challenges posed by rising drug costs and emphasized that optimizing the use of biosimilars, which are entering the market at much lower prices than their reference products.

Jon Mahrt discusses strategies for improving patient access to medications through affordability initiatives and utilization management of high-cost drugs.

Pharmacists can help patients distinguish between food allergies and intolerances, as well as facilitate access to life-saving medications and preventative care.

Christie Smith discusses a medically integrated dispensing model that aligns the goals of patients, physicians, and pharmacists.

At Asembia's AXS24 Summit, a clinician discusses the pathophysiology and classification of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

HSSPs improve medication adherence and reduce total health care costs by directly managing medications for complex chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, COPD and CHF.

Tasmina Hydery, PharmD, BCGP, discusses how stakeholders can work together to generate and share real-world evidence on biosimilar effectiveness and switching in order to drive adoption and realize cost savings potential.

Vincent Young, MD, PhD, shares takeaways from Peggy Lillis Foundation's 2024 National C diff Advocacy Summit.

The CEO and co-founder of the Peggy Lillis Foundation discusses highlights from the organization's 2024 National C diff Advocacy Summit.

The use of artificial intelligence and real-time symptom monitoring integrate effectiveness of prescription digital therapeutics for mental health issues

Laura Gillespie, PharmD, discusses some of the financial benefits of having a pharmacist focused on antimicrobial stewardship efforts in a health system.

The AAN speaker highlights what health care providers need to know when treating migraines in populations on hormone therapy, as well as how hormones can influence migraines.

With migraine as a leading disability for those under the age of 50, treatment options for migraine should be personalized to the patient and their needs.

Frexalimab demonstrated a favorable tolerability profile after approximately 1 year of treatment for individuals with relapsing disease.

Ofatumumab (Kesimpta; Novartis) demonstrated a sustained efficacy as a first-line, continuous treatment for patients recently diagnosed and treatment-naïve with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Laura Gillespie, PharmD, discusses the impact of pharmacist-led initiatives on health care–associated C diff rates for health care systems.

Regardless of how this fits into workflow, pharmacists can play a significant role in counseling patients on nutrition and holistic health.

Speaker Monica Diaz describes the detrimental impact climate change has on the transmission and increases in infectious disease cases.

Pharmacists can play important roles in counseling patients and, in some states, prescribing contraception.