Most-Read Conference Coverage of 2022
Conference season was a busy one this year with many stories to come out each one MHE covered. The most-read conference stories from our audience began with Atopic Dermatitis treatment at AMCP to discussion series with PBM leader Alan Lotvin of CVS Caremark.
- AMCP 2022: Atopic Dermatitis Treatment is a Good News Story, Say Symposium Panelists
Dupixent (dupilumab) ushered in a new era and a growing number of treatment options has brought awareness to the condition. But the panelists also discussed problems with step therapy, delays and denials of treatment and the lack of a “gold standard” test for diagnosis.
Read more - Weight-Loss Drugs: Why This Time It May Be a Different Story | 2022 PBMI Annual National Conference
The harm caused by weight-loss drugs have overwhelmed any benefit they may have. The repurposed diabetes drugs like Wegovy (semaglutide) have a strong safety profile, said presented at the annual Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute meeting.
Read more - Specialty Pharmacy Controls Limit Patient Access, Fein and Long Explain: 2022 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit
In their general session, Adam J. Fein, PhD of Drug Channels Institute, and Doug Long of IQVIA reviewed the current specialty pharmacy space, ongoing trends and future expectations.
Read more - 2022 PBMI National Meeting Kicks Off Monday
Agenda includes sessions on overall trends in the pharmacy benefit management industry, digital therapeutics and biosimilars.
Read more - A Conversation with Alan Lotvin, M.D. on the PBM Industry’s Reputation | Part 1
The president of CVS Caremark discusses the PBM industry’s reputation, list prices and rebates.
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CareOregon’s Eric Hunter Reflects on Growth, Challenges and Community Commitment
May 30th 2025In a recent conversation with Managed Healthcare Executive, Hunter shared reflections on his tenure, the challenges of expanding impact through partnerships and what he believes sets CareOregon apart from typical insurance organizations.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends: Paul Fronstin, Ph.D.
May 9th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. In this episode, his guest is Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., director of health benefits research at the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends
April 14th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. His guest this episode is John Baackes, the former CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.
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Just Over Half of U.S. Health Plan Members Satisfied With Plan, Study Shows
May 29th 2025This number can be attributed to claim denials, high deductibles and the underutilization of digital tools available within plans, according to the 2025 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study from J.D. Power.
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Combining Avastin With Alecensa Shows Promise in Advanced ALK-Positive Lung Cancer
May 29th 2025A phase 2 trial found that adding bevacizumab to alectinib significantly delayed disease progression, protected against brain metastases, and improved quality of life in patients with advanced ALK-positive lung cancer.
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