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Autoimmune care: Seeing the full picture
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Autoimmune conditions are complex and treating them requires a coordinated approach that improves health outcomes and affordability.On the newest Pharmacy Friends, listen to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s Timothy O’Shea and Prime’s Sneha Sharma discus...
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Human-centered pharmacy: Putting the care in healthcare
JUNE 06, 2026
Learn how nurse-led care coordination supports members right after their specialty therapy starts. Learn how the compassionate experts at Prime help members understand their treatment, set expectations and get support when it’s needed. Tune in to hear how nurse-led coordinati...
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Accelerated drug approvals: The big questions facing payers
JUNE 06, 2026
Dive into the latest episode of Pharmacy Friends for a discussion of the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot. While accelerated approvals may improve access to innovative therapies, what could a compressed decision-making window mean for evidence review, affordability assessment...
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On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes
APRIL 21, 2026
Recorded live in Nashville at AMCP Annual 2026, our latest Pharmacy Friends shares takeaways on how real-world medical and pharmacy data, pharmacist-led outreach, and benefit integration are shaping payer decision-making. 00:45 - Why real-time evidence matters09:37 - High-...
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Early-onset cancer: Screening, costs and what's next
JANUARY 29, 2026
Early-onset cancers are rising—and they’re forcing people to rethink cancer, screenings and care models.What if cancer care strategy needs to start earlier—and last longer? This Pharmacy Friends conversation breaks down the rise in early-onset cancers and the practical ...
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Assemble the Standards: Making Quality Second Nature at Prime
JANUARY 29, 2026
Discover how Prime brings together industry recognized accreditation frameworks—like URAC, ISO, and NCQA—to create a unified, reliable approach to patient safety and operational excellence. In this episode, we break down how quality standards become everyday practice through embedded processes...
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Reimagining the Pipeline: Cell & Gene Therapy Decisions That Shape Care
JANUARY 21, 2026
During this episode of Pharmacy Friends you’ll hear about the rapidly evolving world of cell and gene therapy, highlighting its promise, complexity, and growing impact across the health care ecosystem. Learn about the foundational definitions, emerging clinical innovations, and the ex...
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Beyond the Needle: Why Oral GLP-1s Matter Now
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Learn about the FDA’s new expedited approval process for oral GLP-1 medications—a breakthrough that could transform obesity care. Host Maryam Tabatabai and Carole Kerzic talk about these once-daily pills, and their potential for the similar benefits as injectables without needles or refrigerat...
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Real-world evidence and innovation in managed care pharmacy: Insights from AMCP Nexus 2025
OCTOBER 28, 2025
Research is more than just finding interesting stats. It's about finding better ways to deliver savings, simplicity, and support. In this episode, you’ll hear from managed care pharmacy researchers who are doing just that, delivering data driven insights to drive affordability and access i...
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Signals & Solutions – GLP-1s in the data age
OCTOBER 15, 2025
Unpacking signals emerging from claims, medical records, and patient-reported outcomes to shape the next wave of GLP-1 strategy.Listen in and hear from industry experts who explore the evolving story of GLP-1 medications. Host Maryam Tabatabai and her guests discuss three years of GLP1 ...
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