Genesis Research and SIRIUS Market Access have partnered to deliver to clients a more robust service by offering a "comprehensive range of global HEOR, market access, and data analytics capabilities," according to a press release. Genesis, which was founded in 2009, brings to the table a "holistic […]
New #RxWritingChallenge Nears
The University of Minnesota is planning another #RxWritingChallenge for March 31- April 13. As part of the challenge, participants are urged to write at least 30 minutes Monday through Friday to "see how the practice of daily writing can enhance productivity," according to an email from challenge […]
Apple Posts Results From Smartwatch Study
Apple has released the results of its study aimed at determining the effectiveness of its smartwatch's ability to alert wearers of irregular heartbeats that could point to atrial fibrillation, according to a FierceBiotech report. The 8-month Apple Heart Study, which was launched in November last […]
ICER Releases Draft Report on Siponimod
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) on Thursday, March 14, released a draft evidence report on Novartis's siponimod for the treatment of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. According to a press release, the report is open to public comment until 5 p.m. EST April 10. ICER is […]
RareChannels Taps Fortin as Chief Commercial Advisor
RareChannels on March 6 announced Lyne Fortin, a former Theratechnologies executive, would serve as the organization's chief commercial advisor. According to a release, Lyne brings 30-plus years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. "When I began drawing out the leadership team wish-list, […]
NICE META Tool Training Nears
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is planning to host a Medtech Early Technical Assessment (META) Tool training event April 2 in London. According to NICE's website, the fee to enter the training event is £500 ($667 USD). "Created by NICE Scientific Advice ... , the META Tool© […]
Article: More Robust Regulations Needed to Wrangle Private Health Care
A recent article by economist Craig Garthwaite urges stronger regulations to address key problems in private health care, and that private organizations should "support efforts to fix competition ... ." "Our biggest policy mistakes result from writing poor regulations that either explicitly or […]
Rutgers University’s Gusmano Talks Patient-Centered Care
Rutgers University professor Michael Gusmano discussed patient-centered care in a podcast posted March 6 on Health Affairs. Support is increasing for a system of health care built on patient-centered care, but the term "consumer" is being confused with term patient. Purchasing health care is not […]
NPC’s Graff Talks RWE’s Potential, Future
National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) Vice President of Comparative Effectiveness Research Jennifer Graff during an interview with Managed Care said real-world evidence could be used consistently used in the next 10 years. "Whether this is ultimately a 10-year or 40-year evolution will be […]
Report: Specialty Drugs Key Issue for Employers
With specialty drugs accounting for roughly half of total drug spending, employers continue to grapple with the high-cost therapies. According to a report from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI), employers are taking an increased interest in not only drug adherence, but also whether […]
