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It might be wise to graciously decline your kid’s invite to the “measles party”

A parent in California recently had the bright idea that a good way to build measles immunity in kids who haven’t been vaccinated is to have a “measles party.” Although there’s nothing like high fevers and conjunctivitis to spice up a festive gathering, Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke […]

By Nicole Oran

A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma

A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

By PurpleLab

A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence

At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.