Pivoting to patient-centered care is a major step towards improving health outcomes, but barriers exist that stop or slow implementation. To achieve a truly patient-centered approach, these barriers must be addressed. In an upcoming webinar on September 20th, speakers from industry and healthcare […]
Making Next-Gen Sequencing Accessible to Patients
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is essential for advances in individualized medicine, but getting it to patients requires convincing insurers to pay for the technique. For this goal, care must be taken to ensure an accurate value-assessment process. In a new article in Value and Outcomes Spotlight, […]
Webinar – A Journey without a Map: Building an Oncology Powerhouse Where Innovation Thrives – Sept. 21
The landscape of next-generation cancer treatment development is rapidly changing. Achieving success in advanced requires careful consideration of the shifting tides of the industry and quick adoption of new concepts and technologies. In an upcoming Endpoints webinar on September 21st, leaders from […]
Webinar: Making HEOR More Accessible to Patients – October 13th
Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) is increasingly being picked up by providers, payers, drugmakers, and regulatory decision-makers for its value in healthcare and research. Patients and patient advocacy groups, however, may be intimidated by the jargon and acronyms of the field. In an […]
Promoting Better Patient Outcomes and Reducing Churn with Digital Health Assistant for Aging
Almost 70% of US Americans over 65 years of age want some form of digital health assistant to negotiate health while aging. The Renee app helps fill this niche by scheduling appointments, ordering refills, arranging rides, and tracking vitals. Results from a small pilot study show that older adults […]
National Health Alliance Panel: Centering Patient Needs in Value-Based Oncology
Considering patient needs in oncology care means thinking beyond just health outcomes, according to a panel of oncology experts speaking at the 2022 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Leadership Summit. Clinicians should ask patients what matters to them, according to Alan Balch, […]
Whitepaper: Mastering CX for Specialty Care in the Digital Age
The customer experience (CX) is an essential piece of quality specialty care. However, achieving excellent CX requires a carefully planned approach. In a newly available whitepaper, data and insights from nearly 400 specialty care pharma leaders are distilled into actionable items to advance […]
Two Women Execs from Takeda Talk Industry and Inclusion
Ramona Sequeira and Julie Kim took on new positions in Takeda’s executive leadership team early this April. Women are drastically underrepresented in the C-suite of biopharma companies, so Abbey Glasure of Biospace spoke with the two execs to learn from their unique perspectives. Early in Sequeira’s […]
Last Chance to Save – Patient Assistance & Access Programs – June 28th-30th
Patients rely on assistance and access programs to get the life-saving drugs they need. In the upcoming Patient Assistance & Access Programs conference, professionals from pharma, non-profits, care centers, payers, PBMs, and more will convene to share the latest industry insights. […]
Using Technology to Diversify Clinical Trials
Mirroring the shift towards widespread remote working arrangements, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a push towards virtual and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) design. This change helped clinical researchers recruit more diverse and representative patient populations. Although virtual trials and […]
