Tufts HEOR Certificate Program Taking Applications
The Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Clinical and Translational Science offers a Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) [...]
[Whitepaper] Sensors Provide Useful RWD in Clinical Trials
The use of sensors and wearables in clinical trials is rapidly increasing, a trend that has been accelerated by the [...]
Medicaid Improves Patient Access to Hepatitis C Drugs in Majority of States
State Medicaid programs made it easier for patients to access hepatitis C medication. These changes take into consideration the stage [...]
MedComms Networking On-Demand Webinars Now Available
NetworkPharma’s MedComms Networking holds regular webinars on medical writing and communication. Each hour-long session features insight from freelance specialists or [...]
ISPOR Discussion on Overcoming Cost Barriers to Deliver Novel Gene Therapies
ISPOR recently held a panel discussion on how high gene therapy price tags may limit patient access. New gene therapies, [...]
Co-Authors Lead Upcoming Webinar on Transitioning to a Value-Based System
Prescription drug prices continue to rise in the United States, leading to an excessive cost burden placed on patients. A [...]
Cytel Article Highlights Common Clinical Trial Pitfalls and Solutions
Cytel has published a non-technical paper that highlights common statistical challenges that lead to sub-optimal clinical trial design. Study design [...]
ISPOR Discussion on Value-Based Healthcare
President of Health Platforms at Verily Life Sciences Dr. Vivian Lee shared her thoughts on the shift to value-based healthcare. [...]
Exponent’s New Health Sciences Leadership Brings Global RWD Experience
Engineering and scientific consulting firm Exponent has announced the addition of Group Vice President of Health Sciences Dr. John Doyle. [...]
CDC’s Updated Mask Recommendation Leads to Criticism; Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Structure
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently put forth updated mask recommendations; vaccinated people no longer need to wear a [...]
AmerisourceBergen Interview Highlights the Power of RWE in Drug Development Pipeline
A recent Fierce Biotech interview with AmerisourceBergen research experts focused on the role of real world evidence (RWE) in the [...]
Upcoming HealthVerity Event on RWD in Rare Disease Drug Development Pipeline
Using real world data (RWD) in rare disease research offers a method to circumvent many of the traditional challenges facing [...]
New Article Showcases RWD in Regulatory Applications
A recent article, published in Clinical Therapeutics, features 27 cases where real world data (RWD) was used in documents submitted [...]
Overused Healthcare is Costly and Ineffective
Overdiagnosis and overtreatment in the healthcare field can lead to high patient costs and even cause harm to patients. Unnecessary [...]
Could Payer Push for Innovative Contracts Lead to Lower Patient Costs?
Results from a survey by Verpora indicate that payers consider innovative contracts to be a robust cost-saving measure capable of [...]
Register Today for ISPOR 2021 Summit on Value Assessments
ISPOR will host its ISPOR Summit on June 10th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT. The event will focus [...]
ISPOR Panelists Discuss Incorporating the Patient Voice in Prescription Drug Value Assessments
In a recent virtual ISPOR meeting, panelists discussed how to adjust methods such that patient experiences can be better incorporated [...]
Report Suggests Corporate Environmental and Social Goals Should Include ICER Pricing Assessments
Bernstein analysts suggest that companies implementing environment, social, and governance (ESG) actions should consider drug pricing. They might consider incorporating [...]
Upcoming Webinar on Successfully Utilizing Data to Improve Patient Outcomes
Each facet of the patient experience generates a substantial amount of data. A webinar will discuss how such data can [...]
Updated Specialty Pharmacy Database Includes More Than 1,125 Pharmacy Locations
Syringe with glass vials and medications pills drug Access Market Intelligence’s Specialty Pharmacy Database has been modified to [...]
Electronic Health Record Startup Seeks to Streamline RWD
Electronic health records (EHRs) are a rich, but often frustrating, source of data. PicnicHealth CEO Noga Leviner describes the process [...]
Senate Finance Committee Member Supports QALYs in Pricing Assessments
Anna Kaltenboeck, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, has publicly expressed her support for quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) as [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Vaccine Pricing Strategies
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, conversations regarding vaccine price, access, and healthcare equity are being held around the world. One [...]
PhRMA Overview of Medicare Programs and Coverage
Medicare covers many aspects of medical care. However, it can be confusing to distinguish among Parts A, B, C, and [...]
PhRMA Director Highlights Four Solutions to Lower Healthcare Costs
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed increase strain on the healthcare system. PhRMA Director of Public Affairs Tom Wilbur discusses four [...]