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Fri, Sep 4, 2015

[Complimentary Download] Oncology Medication Reference Chart for Providers

Do you treat oncology patients? Avella’s pharmacy support staff has years of experience helping cancer patients manage their condition and gain access to the latest, most effective oncology medications. These include oral chemotherapy agents that ...

Fri, Aug 28, 2015

[Complimentary Download] Hepatitis C Medication Chart for Providers

Do you treat patients with hepatitis? Millions of Americans have this condition, but many of them are unaware that they have been infected. Avella is widely recognized for its specific expertise in management of hepatitis through the most advanced, ...

Wed, Aug 26, 2015

4 Ways to Help You Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is chronic inflammatory disorder in the small joints in your hands and feet that effect approximately 1.5 million Americans each year. If you have been diagnosed with RA, it may have an impact on your health as well as your ...

Tue, Jul 28, 2015

World Hepatitis Day: Hepatitis C Research Advancements & New Treatment Options

World Hepatitis Day is one of the only global disease awareness days that is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), and is coordinated by both WHO and the World Hepatitis Alliance. With World Hepatitis Day today, we want to share with ...

Fri, Jul 24, 2015

[Part 2] Understanding the Appeals Process & Top Trends in Prior Authorizations

Prior authorizations ensure that our patients can get access to the medications they need while reducing administrative hassles for your practice. In our two-part blog series, we are giving you a "behind-the-scenes" look at what's new and what's ...

Fri, Jul 17, 2015

[Part I] Prior Authorizations: An Important Cost-Control Strategy for Payers in Light of Rising Drug Costs

A “BEHIND-THE-SCENES” LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEXT IN THE WORLD OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS...AND HOW PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS CAN BETTER MANAGE THIS PROCESS. There is no doubt that prior authorizations are becoming a more important strategy for payers, ...

Fri, Jul 10, 2015

Improving Medication Adherence in HIV Patients Using Mobile Health Tools

Medication adherence is a problem across all patient populations. The cost of this non-adherence in the United States ranges between $100 billion to $289 billion annually. Lack of adherence can be caused by a variety of factors, including ...

Fri, Jun 19, 2015

Protecting Your Practice from Data Breaches: What Every Physician Needs to Know About Information Security

Data breaches are in the headlines daily, and most issues are only those large enough to be newsworthy. From Target’s credit card breach in 2014, to the most recent hacking of data from millions of Anthem’s health plan members, consumers certainly ...

Fri, Jun 12, 2015

Patient Story: Oncology Patient Shares Her Inspiring Story

At Avella, it is both our privilege and responsibility to help improve patient health. Because of this, we are featuring the story of one of our incredible patients. As we all know, the journey through a serious disease is one for the patient, ...

Fri, May 15, 2015

4 Ways to Show Your Support During Hepatitis Awareness Month

Did you know that there are 17,000 new hepatitis cases reported in the United States each year? If you are not familiar with hepatitis, it is an inflammation of the liver that is typically caused by a viral infection. In the US alone, nearly 5 ...