In the value-driven healthcare environment, orphan drug manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware that improving adherence requires a new approach to patient understanding and support. Take for example the required lifestyle, nutritional or physical modifications often necessary…
PRICENTRIC BRIEF: Universal health insurance coverage for 1.3 billion people means China must increase uptake of “clinically urgently needed new drugs” already approved in the US, EU, and Japan Mostly oncology products are being imported, along…
PRICENTRIC BRIEF: Biosimilar competition in Europe has brought about discounts to AbbVie’s blockbuster immunosuppressant drug Humira upwards of 80% during tendering Overall, biosimilar uptake has increased in Europe because biologic “copycats” are cheaper, but full faith…
Government, Policy & Systems Changes Affecting Clinical Pathways This article is written by Dr. Richard Stefanacci, for Clinical Pathways Magazine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a range of new proposed and…
In January 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) put forth a proposed rule to repeal the safe harbor status for Medicare and Medicaid drug rebates under the Anti-Kickback statute. This idea was first…
This white paper shares considerations, common pitfalls and key takeaways for manufacturers participating in Medicaid. Recent market and enforcement trends in healthcare further exemplify the transition from a volume to value-based marketplace, as well as the complexities to…
In the value-driven healthcare environment, orphan drug manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware that improving adherence requires a new approach to patient understanding and support. Take for example the required lifestyle, nutritional or physical modifications often necessary…
This report titled Biosimilar Pricing in Europe is published by Pricentric, by EVERSANA. It examines the pricing and pricing trends of biosimilar drugs in the US and EU5. It particularly looks at the pricing of Infliximab…
Pharma Voice Magazine features Sandra Shpilberg from Seeker Health, an EVERSANA company, in their March 2019 issue. The topic is “Wearables in Clinical Trial”. The article discusses how wearables are improving the clinical trial experience for patients…
Although biosimilars have not had the immediate uptake in the United States that they have had in Europe, health plans expect these products will become a staple of therapy for some diseases by 2020—if the price…
Signed into law on February 9, 2018, the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2018 entails significant adjustments to consumer spending under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Beginning in 2019, the period of out-of-pocket expenses…