Expert Interviews

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, shares expert perspectives on the important role of risk stratification in determining optimal treatment decisions for patients with low-risk or high-risk myelofibrosis.

An expert on myelofibrosis provides clinical insights on features of the disease that can impact patient quality of life, including splenomegaly, hypertension, and bone pain.

An expert rheumatologist highlights the billing process for patients receiving biologic therapies, as well as a study that highlights patient reported outcomes in patients with inflammatory arthritis utilizing intravenous biologics.

Dr. Zouzoulas discusses key patient considerations to consider when deciding on an intravenous or subcutaneous biologic.

An expert pulmonologist discusses the best ways to manage acute exacerbations and the psychosocial component of idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Dr. Paul Frohna discusses the importance of non-pharmacological modalities, as well as utilizing multidisciplinary care, for patients with idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

A clinical pharmacy manager discusses challenges frequently encountered in the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis.

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, provides an overview of myelofibrosis, covering its incidence and prevalence in the United States as well as patient presentation and prognosis.

Paul Noble, MD, discusses the importance of early diagnosis in patients with IPF or PPF.

A medical expert shares critical insights around biologic utilization.

Paul Noble, MD, discusses epidemiology facts, differential diagnosis, and arriving at a IPF or PPF diagnosis.

Jill Zouzoulas, MD, FACR, opens a discussion highlighting use of biologics in her practice.

Paul Noble, MD, analyzes variables contributing to IPF or PPF disease prognosis.

Paul Noble, MD, opens a discussion surrounding the current treatment landscape and key elements to address in the management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, discusses promising avenues for future research and innovation in the field of atopic dermatitis.

A diabetes expert investigates the personal factors impacting patients' adoption of diabetes devices and technologies, while concurrently exploring specific plan policies, wellness initiatives, and benefit designs that could most effectively and equitably enhance diabetes outcomes across diverse demographic groups.

Focusing on the future treatment landscape of atopic dermatitis, Dr Eichenfield discusses current unmet needs and highlights standout studies and presentations from the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, provides clinical insights on evaluating patient response to therapy and managing adverse effects.

A diabetes expert examines how digital devices, virtual care access, and medication therapies can enhance convenience, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in diabetes management, spotlighting the transformative potential of continuous glucose monitors to empower patients and elevate the quality of patient care.

David Hines underscores the criticality of routine monitoring for members with diabetes, encompassing glycemic control, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, while simultaneously highlighting the indispensable nature of patient buy-in, engagement in daily self-management routines, and access to educational resources to bridge prevalent knowledge deficits, all geared towards optimizing diabetes care.

An expert on the treatment of atopic dermatitis provides insights on navigating insurance barriers and discusses how managed care organizations can incentivize and support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines and best practices across healthcare settings.

An expert dermatologist outlines factors that influence treatment selection for patients with atopic dermatitis and discusses how often patients need systemic therapy, given the available topical therapy options.

Veteran healthcare lobbyist discussed the prospects for the Senate passing comprehensive PBM legislation in the most recent episode of Managed Healthcare's DC Roundtable podcast.

A diabetes expert investigates how comorbidities like obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and depression impede effective diabetes management, while concurrently exploring potential health plan benefits that could synergistically address these coexisting conditions to improve overall care.

David Hines examines the profound impact of social determinants like food insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to healthcare services on the health outcomes of individuals with diabetes, while also delving into the multifaceted barriers hindering effective diabetes management and offering insights to overcome these challenges.

Gabriela Hobbs, MD, and Timothy Mok, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, close the discussion with key takeaways for payers to consider related to ruxolitinib and insights on future research.

A KOL considers how health care providers can enhance patient understanding of Demodex blepharitis and issues surrounding treatment adherence.

Dr Eichenfield provides a comprehensive overview of topical and systemic treatments available for the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, discusses how the treatment landscape for atopic dermatitis has changed in recent years and provides clinical insights on the clinical burden and most burdensome symptoms of the disease.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, evaluates the cost and efficacy of in-office procedures like microblepharoexfoliation, the potential clinical and economic costs associated with delaying access to the FDA-approved treatment through prior authorization or mandating prior use of traditional over-the-counter therapies like tea tree oil and lid wipes, and considers impact on patient adherence.