Many presentations delivered at the BioPharma Asia Convention 2013 were released last year, sparking off numerous conversations, discussions and debates. Find out what the top 20 presentations were by downloading this ebook. (Source: totalbiopharma, January 2014). […]
Will Older Patients Lose Out With Proposed Changes To NICE?
Recent Proposed Changes to the way in which treatments are evaluated for the NHS, some say, could lead to restricted access to certain drugs-particularly for older patients. What does NICE have to say about this? Read here to find out. (Source: Optometry Today, 1/16/14). […]
Why Do We Need Health Economics And Outcomes Research?
This video uses a more familiar example of using comparisons and looking at alternative options, by looking at how we make a decision on how to travel, and then showing a similar process used in healthcare. Click here to watch. (Source: HealthOutcomesStrats, 3/26/13). […]
Understanding The New Health Economics
Published in October 2013, this video is still valid in explaining current health economics issues, ACA and care integration. Watch Understanding the New Health Economics 2013 here. (Source: ToshibaMedical, 10/4/14). […]
FDA Collaboration To Create Big Data Paradigm
This initiative is designed to generate disruptive solutions to challenges related to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and medication adherence. Global Record Systems is providing a cloud-based digital health platform to collect patient-centered data on a near real-time basis. The FDA will provide […]
What Scientific Ideas Do You Think Are Ready For Retirement?
Topics include: free will, evidence-based medicine, human nature and more. No matter who you are, you are bound to find something that will drive you crazy. The whole thing runs more than 120,000 words. You can dip into it anywhere and be maddened, confused or stirred. If there is an overall point, […]
What Is The One Thing Politicians Could Do To Improve Healthcare In The US?
If you had to write a one page memo to a Senator/Representative detailing the one thing they could do to improve healthcare in the U.S., what would it be? This authors answer to that very question - comparative effectiveness research. Read his memo here. (Source: John Mandrola, 1/13/14). […]
Are You Using Analytics To Streamline Care And Maximize Revenue
In this eBook, readers will learn how to use data analytics tools to gain actionable insights from clinical, financial and administrative data, which can help hospitals target services and personalize care. Download your copy today! (Source: FierceHealthIT, 2014). […]
Social Media & Pharma – What’s OK With The FDA?
The FDA recently released draft social media guidance, giving pharma some substantial direction on its use of digital media. Read more here. (Source: Dominic Tyer, PMLiVE, 1/14/14). […]
Results Are In – How Does Your Salary Compare?
Earlier this year, The Clinical Professionals Group surveyed professionals from Europe who work within the pharmaceutical industry, across a variety of pharmaceutical sectors, to identify the average salaries for each job level and how satisfied professionals were with their current salary package. […]
FDA Reaching Milestones With COA Developers
Evidera recently announced the release of FDA Draft Guidance on the use of the Qualification of Exacerbations of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT), to measure symptoms of COPD Exacerbations. Read more. (Source: PR Newswire, 1/14/14). […]
A Look At Heroism And Terminal Illness
This article takes us into the life of Lisa Bonchek Adams who is in the midst of a very public fight against cancer-and she is NOT giving up. She has been blogging about her battle for 7 years and fighting this disease every step of the way. We've all heard the stories of these warriors, strong and […]
Are You An Experienced Business Plan Writer?
AMCP is seeking individuals who have experience in writing business plans for products for the managed care pharmacy and healthcare marketplace. Interested parties must have experience writing detailed business plans for multiple clients and have plans that have been successfully implemented in […]
6 Things Docs Should Know About The ACA
It's not only the increased number of people with health insurance that doctors should be concerned with: high deductibles, grace periods, narrow provider networks, and changing health plans - look over this list of ACA-related issues. Full article available here. (Source: David Pittman, MedPage […]
Career Fair Goes Virtual – Why You Want To Be Apart Of This!
The HEOR Career Fair in HE-Xpo® - will run from 9am-1pm ET on January 23, 2014. Exhibitors, job seekers, and employers can interact in a virtual, web-based environment, to showcase jobs, exchange resumes, conduct interviews through real-time chat, and learn effective interview techniques. […]
What Does ABPI Have To Say About NICE Proposals?
Catchpole welcomes the concept put forth in these new NICE proposals on value based assessment criteria, but says it's too early to understand the full impact they will have on future medicines access. Read more here. (Source: FirstWord Pharma, 1/10/14). […]
What Do You Need To Know About The Coming Changes To Medicare Part D?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a draft rule to make sweeping changes to the Medicare Part D program in 2015. These proposed changes would have a critical impact on AMCP members, their organizations and their patient populations. AMCP will host a […]
AMCP Members – Take Action NOW!
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a draft rule to make sweeping changes to the Medicare Part D program in 2015. These proposed changes would have a critical impact on AMCP members, their organizations and their patient populations. CMS's next step is to receive and […]
Singapore, Schizophrenia, And Sea Bass With Sizzled Ginger
What's hot at CEMPH? - aside from the recipe for Sea Bass with Sizzled Ginger, Chillies, & Spring Onions (sounds absolutely phenomenal-but they make you wait till the last page for it!). Check out the Winter 2013 issue of the INSIDER, from the Centre for the Economics of Mental and Physical […]
Kaiser Receives $7 Million Grant From PCORI
The 29 Projects approved for PCORI grants will come together to form PCORnet: the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, which aims to improve the efficiency of health research. Kaiser Permanente intends to build a clinical data network aimed at improving patient outcomes in cancer, […]
Call For Abstracts – ISPOR 17th Annual European Congress
ISPOR 17th Annual European Congress will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands: November 8-12, 2014. Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Symposia opportunities are now available. More here. (Source: ISPOR, 2014). […]
Call For Abstracts – ISPOR 6th Asia Pacific Conference
ISPOR 6th Asia Pacific Conference will take place September 6-9, 2014 in Beijing, China. Check out their new Extended Program and information on Abstract Submission here. (Source: ISPOR, 2014). […]
What’s In Your Pocket? Get IHE In Your Pocket 2014
IHE In Your Pocket was designed to provide a compact, comprehensive, and comparative overview of the economic aspects of the Canadian health care system, and has been revised every second year since 2006. The information is put into a multitude of quick and easy to decipher charts and graphs. Read […]
Ever Wonder About Patented Drug Prices?
The Compendium of Policies, Guidelines and Procedures outlines the process that Board Staff review the prices of patented drug products, and proceed when a price appears to be excessive. This Compendium has been issued to promote awareness and facilitate compliance. More information here. (Source: […]
DIA Call For Professional Posters – Only One Month Left!
The Professional Poster Program is an opportunity for you to present your research to a diverse group of scientific professionals who are actively involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and health care related products. […]
Avella Offers Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Specialty Pharmacy for Patients with Hepatitis C
Avella Specialty Pharmacy has introduced Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Specialty Pharmacy For Patients with Hepatitis C. This whitepaper highlights important factors to consider when choosing a specialty pharmacy including the ability to provide comprehensive, quality clinical services to […]
FirstWord Pharma PLUS – How Will You Benefit From Upgrading Your Subscription?
This personalized resource provides coverage from over 1,200 international news sources, 2,000 medical journals, 100 medical conferences, 120 regulatory bodies, 13,000 products, 3,500 companies, and 120 medical conditions as well as Physician Views poll data and 7 years' worth of searchable news […]
Canadian Market Access – Check Out This New Website
Word is spreading after the successful launch of the new website - Canadian Market Access. Be sure to check them out! (Canadian Market Access, January 2014). […]
Abacus – Keeping The “New” In The New Year
A new Director of Health Technology Assessment, a new Director of Clinical Outcomes Assessment, and a new office opening in London! Abacus is off to a good start in 2014. Read more here. (Source: Abacus International, 2014). […]
How Can You Prepare For The First Ever HEOR Virtual Career Fair?
Dr. Patti Peeples, CEO and Founder HealthEconomics.com, talks with Klein Hersh Executive Recruiters, Michael Litten and Scott Kabo, about how you can prepare for HE-Xpo's Virtual Career Fair, to help you get the most out of your experience. Listen to Podcast here. (Source: HealthEconomics.com, […]
