Episodes

This PayerTalkCE podcast, hosted by Dana McCormick and Dr. Jordan Graff, focuses on managing diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) in underserved populations. Key challenges include limited access to care, transportation, and socioeconomic barriers. They highlight the importance of early intervention, remote screening technologies, and advancements in anti-VEGF therapies to reduce treatment burden and improve outcomes. Discussions emphasize balancing the cost of newer, more ...

In this PayerTalkCE podcast, Dr. Gary Owens and Dr. Adrienne Scott discuss the care coordination challenges and treatment strategies for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and comorbid conditions like hypertension and diabetes. They emphasize the importance of individualized therapy, including treat-and-extend protocols and balancing treatment burden with efficacy. Key challenges include patient adherence, travel burden, and out-of-pocket costs. They explore payer roles in supp...

In this discussion, Dana McCormick, RPh, introduces a CE program on managing eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) with insights from Dr. Evan Dellon and Dr. Drake Reiter. Dr. Dellon highlights advancements in EoE treatment guidelines, including new pharmacologic options, and stresses individualized care strategies. Dr. Reiter emphasizes the value of clinical guidelines for payers in managing EoE, aligning formularies, and supporting optimal outcomes. They discuss barriers to EoE care, such as access t...

This podcast addresses the role of type 2 inflammation in the pathophysiology and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), with a focus on evolving treatment strategies. Dr. Evan Dellon discusses the mechanisms behind EoE, the limitations of current allergy testing, and the challenges in diagnosing the condition due to non-specific symptoms. He reviews current therapeutic approaches, including dietary modifications, proton pump inhibitors, topical steroids, and biologics like dupilumab, whi...

This podcast focuses on improving equity in pediatric atopic dermatitis management, highlighting key challenges in access to care for children with moderate to severe cases. Dr. Joy Wan emphasizes the importance of timely referrals to dermatologists, noting the frustrations families face due to delays in treatment. She discusses the complexities of treatment, considering safety, efficacy, and the individual needs of children. The discussion also underscores the psychosocial impact of atopic derm...

The podcast features an expert panel discussing trends and opportunities for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in managing diabetes within managed care. Dr. Timothy Gilbert emphasizes technological advancements in CGM, illustrating benefits in improving glycemic control and reducing diabetes-related complications. The conversation highlights CGM's role in patient engagement by providing real-time data to manage diabetes effectively. Dr. Maureen Hennessey discusses the integration of CGM into q...

This PayerTalkCE episode provides an in-depth examination of the management and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from both a clinical and payer perspective. Experts discuss various MS subtypes, emphasizing the importance of tailored treatments based on individual patient needs and disease progression. Key considerations include drug efficacy, side effects, comorbidities, and the economic aspects such as cost-effectiveness and payer coverage. The conversation highlights the challenges and str...

To participate in this on-demand continuing education activity and earn credit, visit us at https://www.impactedu.net/psoriasis-advancements/. In this episode of PayerTalkCE you will learn about: Emerging and recently approved psoriasis therapies Strategies to improve and expedite access to high quality care Comorbidities, history, and patient preferences that influence therapeutic selection This activity is certified for nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. Please review the front matter at htt...

To participate in this on-demand continuing education activity and earn credit, visit us at https://www.managedcareeye.com/retinal-unmet-needs/. In this episode of PayerTalkCE you will learn about: Systems change to improve access to eye care How treatment innovations are improving outcomes This activity is certified for nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. Please review the front matter at https://www.managedcareeye.com/retinal-unmet-needs/ for full accreditation information.