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BMI Screening Overlooks Excess Adiposity in Children Without Obesity

September 8th 2025

While body mass index (BMI) accurately identified excess adiposity in nearly all children and adolescents with obesity, it failed to detect many of those without obesity who still had excess body fat.

More research is needed to understand the real-world application of GLP-1 usage post-bariatric surgery. | Image Credit: @adragan-adobestock.jpeg
GLP-1 Usage Post-Bariatric Surgery Requires More Research

August 28th 2025

Greater fat deposits in males and females have varying sex-based effects on cardiovascular age-delta |  Image Credit: @Prostock-studio - AdobeStock.jpeg
Sex Differences in Fat Deposits Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging

August 26th 2025

GLP-1 users saw a decreased risk in specific cancers like ovarian, endometrial, and meningioma cancer when compared to nonusers. | Image Credit: © alones-srock.adobe.com
GLP-1s Found to Reduce Cancer Risk in People With Obesity

August 21st 2025

GLP-1 medications and GPBCH | Image credit: Cynthia - stock.adobe.com
GPBCH Session Spotlights Barriers and Solutions in GLP-1 Affordability

August 21st 2025

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September 9th 2025

The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist in Optimizing Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Impact of Early Intervention, Patient-Centered Care, and Disease-Modifying Therapies in Slowing Disease Progression

1.0 Credit / Neurology
September 9th 2025

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
September 9th 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
September 9th 2025

The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmacist Credit)

2.0 Credits / Human Trafficking, Law
September 9th 2025

From Treatment to Prevention: Navigating the Expanding Hereditary Angioedema Treatment Landscape

August 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM & 8:00 PM EDT
September 9th 2025

Innovations in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment: Navigating the Evolving Landscape for Managed Care Professionals

August 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM & 8:00 PM ET
September 9th 2025

Optimizing Outcomes in Myasthenia Gravis: Therapeutic Advances and Value-Based Care Models

August 21, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET & 8:00 PM ET
September 9th 2025

Managed Care Insights on the Advances in the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment Landscape

1.0 Credit / Gastroenterology, Immunology, Rare Diseases
September 9th 2025

An American Journal of Managed Care® Forum: Discussing the Expanding Targeted Therapy Options and Complexities in Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer Treatment

1.5 Credits / Breast Cancer, Oncology
September 9th 2025

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
September 9th 2025

Managed Care Approaches to Individualize Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema

1.0 Credit / Immunology
September 9th 2025

Prescription Digital Therapeutics in Schizophrenia: A Managed Care Perspective on Advancements

2.0 Credits / Psychiatry
September 9th 2025

Navigating Innovations: A Managed Care Perspective Addressing the Economic Burden of Schizophrenia

3.0 Credits / Psychiatry
September 9th 2025

From Strict Avoidance to Tailored Therapies: Transforming Food Allergy Care

1.5 Credits / Allergy, Immunology
September 9th 2025

The Evolving Strategies for Managing nAMD and DME: Empowering Managed Care Decisions for Improved Patient Outcomes

1.5 Credits / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Ophthalmology/Optometry
September 9th 2025

Managing Schizophrenia: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Therapies

1.0 Credit / Psychiatry
September 9th 2025

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
September 9th 2025

Revolutionizing Acute Pain Relief: Emerging Non-Opioid Therapies and the Essential Role of Pharmacists

1.5 Credit / Pain Management/Opioids
September 9th 2025

Overview and Burden of Migraine

0.5 Credit / Neurology
September 9th 2025

The Role of the Pharmacist Migraine Management

0.5 Credit / Neurology
September 9th 2025

The Evolving Treatment Landscape of Migraine

0.5 Credit / Neurology
September 9th 2025

Evidence-Based Guidelines Point to Leap in Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

1.0 Credit / Cardiology
September 9th 2025

ASH Annual Meeting Coverage: Highlighting the Recent Updates in TKI Use in the Treatment of CML – Insights and Application for Managed Care

1.0 Credit / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer
September 9th 2025

New and Approved: FDA’s 2024 Drug Lineup

1.5 Credits / General Pharmacy
September 9th 2025

Innovations in Medicine: 2024 Lineup of New and Approved Specialty Drugs

2.0 Credits / General Pharmacy
September 9th 2025

Revolutionizing Acute Pain Relief: Emerging Nonopioid Therapies and the Essential Role of Managed Care

2.0 Credits / Pain Management
September 9th 2025

Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Patient Outcomes: Integrating Novel Treatments in Schizophrenia

1.5 Credits / Neurology, Psychiatry
September 9th 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
September 9th 2025

Overcoming Operational and Clinical Barriers in Multiple Myeloma: Managed Care Strategies for Antibody-Based Regimens

1.5 Credits / Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Oncology
September 9th 2025

Exploring Therapeutic Advances in Myelofibrosis and Key Considerations for Effective Management

1.5 Credits / Oncology, Hematology
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