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That’s a wrap on PCOC2026 in Nashville! Until next time, thank you for being part of the conversation.
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Great conversations don’t always end when the sessions do. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a full day of insights and discussion. We’ll see you tomorrow for Day 2.
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Day 1 of Patient-Centered Oncology Care® is well underway in Nashville! It’s been a pleasure learning and connecting with everyone joining us today, and there’s still plenty more to come. We hope you’re enjoying #PCOC26 as much as we are!
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Nonadherence to #semaglutide for #obesity worsened once out-of-pocket costs passed roughly $75 per 30-day supply among commercially insured adults, according to a new research letter. Learn more here: hubs.li/Q04y9LvZ0
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The #PCOC2026MainEvent kicks off tomorrow! In a recent interview, Stephen "Fred" Divers, MD, previewed the meeting, including his session on the Oncology Care Index and the gap in #AI adoption in oncology. Watch here: hubs.li/Q04y9L3S0
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FACT accreditation: safeguard or access bottleneck? Tara Graff, DO, MS, details what accreditation demands. Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, argues it shouldn't be rate-limiting—payers, not FACT, are often the real barrier to CAR T access. New Episode: hubs.li/Q04wCgb60
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Bundled payment models offer #employers and #communityoncology practices greater cost predictability while improving patient access, Robert Baird, RN, MSA, said at the Community Oncology Alliance Payer Exchange & Innovation Summit. Watch here: hubs.li/Q04xVKV60
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No head-to-head trial for #vitiligo #JAKinhibitors—so what can payers compare? In this video, experts discuss why timepoints must align (50% vs 25% at 1 year, but different populations), plus how member churn shapes #payer coverage. Watch Here: hubs.li/Q04xHF_D0
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After a #TNFinhibitor falls short in rheumatoid arthritis, should clinicians switch within the class or change mechanisms? SELECT-SWITCH offers new data that could inform that decision Explore the Findings: hubs.li/Q04xBwqk0 #RheumatoidArthritis #ManagedCare #Rheumatology
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Leaders from Tennessee Oncology will explore practical perspectives and lessons learned from developing a community-based cellular therapy program on September 30. Register for the free webinar: hubs.li/Q04xBzfC0 #CommunityOncology #CellularTherapy #ManagedCare
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How do the 2 FDA-approved therapies for Alzheimer disease agitation compare? Experts break down the clinical trial data, safety findings, and evidence on reducing agitation and preventing relapse. Watch Now: hubs.li/Q04sFNq30 #Alzheimer #Neurology
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$25.5 billion in potential Medicare savings. What could it mean for drug prices worldwide? Unlock the full analysis: hubs.li/Q04xphd80
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Lung transplant candidates are aging rapidly, while #cysticfibrosis decline in children shifts pediatric transplant toward sicker, more complex patients, experts highlighted at #ERS2026. Learn more here: hubs.li/Q04x1SzH0
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In an interview with #AJMC during #ERS2026, Francesca Puggioni, MD, explained how multidisciplinary teams choose #COPD biologics and why systemic inflammation matters as much as FEV1. Watch here: hubs.li/Q04x1RyX0
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Patient-reported outcomes may offer a useful way to identify patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (#CLL) or small lymphocytic leukemia (#SLL) who are at higher risk for poor survival and serious treatment-related adverse events. Learn more here: hubs.li/Q04x1FXH0
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Dermatologist Angela Lamb, MD, explores LEVEL UP switching data, #JAK inhibitor options, and what’s needed to move advanced #AtopicDermatitis therapies earlier in treatment. Watch Here: hubs.ly/Q04sbh4n0 #Dermatology
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Sequencing therapy for R/R #multiplemyeloma is getting more complex as more options become available. Dr Amandeep Godara of @huntsmancancer breaks down patient factors, rural access barriers, and why treatment is becoming more individualized. Watch here: hubs.li/Q04wLsb40
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Should people be able to bet on whether a drug earns FDA approval? AJMC® spoke with bioethics experts about the potential risks prediction markets pose to drug development, clinical trial integrity, and public trust. Sign in to gain access: hubs.li/Q04wLZjb0
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The barrier to better #RetinaCare isn’t the science. It’s #ReimbursementGaps, OR availability, and out-of-pocket costs—experts say that’s the one problem the field hasn’t been able to fix. Read More on Gene Therapy, #TKIs, and What’s Next: hubs.li/Q04v-gXm0
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$8.6 billion a year. That’s how much extending Most Favored Nation pricing across 82 high-spending brand-name drugs could save Medicaid, according to recent research. Now, the drug pricing strategy is expanding. Unlock the full analysis: hubs.li/Q04wykWP0
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