an Ayala’s IPO Raises $55M to Test Two Former Bristol Myers Cancer Drugs By xconomy.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:05:23 +0000 Ayala Pharmaceuticals has two clinical-stage cancer drugs licensed from Bristol Myers Squibb. Now it has $55 million to take those drugs further than the pharmaceutical giant did. On Thursday evening, Ayala priced its IPO, which consisted of 3.7 million shares sold for $15 each. That price was the midpoint of the targeted $14 to $16 […] Full Article National National blog main New York blog main New York top stories Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Ayala Pharmaceuticals B-cell maturation antigen Biotech Bristol-myers Squibb clinical trials deals Desmoid tumors FDA investing IPO Israel Biotech Fund Life Sciences Novartis Pfizer SpringWorks Therapeutics triple-negative breast cancer
an 2020 National Xconomy Awards Finalists Will Be Announced on June 22 By xconomy.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:57:32 +0000 Xconomy is excited to announce we’ve had an overwhelming amount of interest in the inaugural National Xconomy Awards. The hundreds of outstanding nominations highlight the groundbreaking, inspiring companies and individuals we look to honor. Stay tuned for when we reveal the finalists on Monday, June 22. Due to COVID-19 we have postponed the planned June […] Full Article National National blog main National top stories exome Life Science Life Sciences xconawards
an Eli Lilly Gets Edge in the “RET” Race With FDA Nod for Cancer Drug By xconomy.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:33:40 +0000 Eil Lilly received accelerated FDA approval Friday for a drug that treats advanced cancers carrying a certain genetic signature. It’s the latest targeted cancer therapy to pass the regulatory bar and the first that addresses tumors characterized by aberrations in one particular gene. The gene in question, RET, produces a protein involved in cell signaling. […] Full Article Boston blog main Boston top stories Indiana Indiana blog main Indiana top stories National blog main National top stories New York blog main New York top stories Biotech Blueprint Medicines cancer Cancer Drugs clinical trials Eli Lilly FDA Life Sciences medullary thyroid cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Novartis pralsetinib selpercatinib Thyroid Cancer
an GSK hires computational drug design expert Dr Kim Branson as new head of machine learning and AI By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:24:21 +0000 British multinational GlaxoSmithKline have hired computational drug design expert Dr Kim Branson as the company’s new Senior Vice President, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. In his new role, the biotech veteran will oversee projects which use AI to identify novel targets for potential medicines. Dr Branson brings to the role more than 15 years’ worth of experience in biotech and academia having held positions at a number of Silicon Valley firms including Gliimpse, Lumia and Hessian Informatics. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Disarm Therapeutics hires Dr Alvin Shih as new President and CEO By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:46:45 +0000 Massachusetts-based biotech Disarm Therapeutics has hired Dr Alvin Shih as their new President and CEO. The Cambridge, Mass.-based firm has set itself the task of creating a new class of disease-modifying therapeutics for patients with axonal degeneration, a central drive of neurological disease. Dr Shih brings to the role a range of experiences. Having graduated with a biology degree from Vanderbilt University in 1996, Shih joined management consultancy McKinsey where he worked as a business analyst for two years. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an GSK hire Jonathan Symonds as new Chairman By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:52:08 +0000 Business chief Jonathan Symonds has joined British multinational GlaxoSmithKline as the company’s new non-executive chairman. The hire ends GSK’s six month search, as it prepares to fold its consumer business into a joint venture with Pfizer. In his new role Symonds will oversee the changes being implemented by CEO Emma Walmsley who joined GSK in 2017. Walmsley hopes to revitalise GSK’s R&D efforts with the help of Chief Scientific Officer Hal Barron. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Troy Robinson promoted to managing director of Chugai Pharma Europe By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:14:25 +0000 Troy Robinson has been taken on as the new managing director of Chugai Pharma Europe. Mike Crosher will succeed him in his current role as managing director of Chugai Pharma UK. Chugai Pharma Europe (CPE) has promoted Troy Robinson and Mike Crosher into the positions of managing director of CPE and managing director of the firm’s UK subsidiary, Chugai Pharma UK (CPU). read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Former Ergomed CEO appointed as Midatech’s Chief Financial Officer By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:43:35 +0000 Immunotherapy-focused pharmaceutical company Midatech Pharma has appointed Stephen Stamp as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect. He will be replacing Nick Robbins-Cherry, who has stepped down after five years since joining in 2014. Robbins will nevertheless remain at Midatech until October to facilitate Stamp’s handover in an orderly fashion. Stamp has most recently served as CEO of pharmaceutical firm Ergomed for two years, stepping down in January citing health reasons. Prior to this he was CFO at Ergomed for a year beginning in 2016. read more Full Article ergomed midatech Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an General Pharmaceutical Council appoints Laura Fraser as director for Scotland By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:29:57 +0000 The General Pharmaceutical Council has appointed Laura Fraser, former clinical fellow for the Scottish Chief Pharmaceutical Officer as the new Director for Scotland. Fraser has held leadership roles in community pharmacy across Scotland including board member of Community Pharmacy Scotland. She has also worked for the Scottish Government as Clinical Leadership Fellow. Prior to her position as board member she was area and regional manager for nearly nine years. read more Full Article
an Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla to Succeed Ian Read as Executive Chairman By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:07:12 +0000 Pfizer’s executive chairman Ian Read, is to be succeeded by CEO Albert Bourla with a date to start the post being January 1st 2020. Mr Bourla, who joined Pfizer’s animal health division in 1993, succeeded Mr. Read from Chief Operating Officer as Chief Executive earlier this year in January, and will now go on to serve as Executive Chairman. Mr Read has spent nine years in the role and has been at the company for a total of 41 years, first arriving in 1978 and becoming CEO in 2010, joining the board the following year. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Chris Whitty begins role as England’s Chief Medical Officer By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:12:19 +0000 London consultant and public health professor, Chris Whitty, has begun his role as England’s Chief Medical Officer, taking over from Dame Sally Davies, who has now stepped down from the position. Whitty has served as the Department of Health and Social Care’s Chief Scientific Adviser since 2016 and was announced as Dame Sally Davies successor earlier in June this year. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an MSD announce David Peacock as new Managing Director in UK and Ireland By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:16:26 +0000 MSD have announced that David Peacock will become Managing Director in the UK and Ireland, succeeding former director Louise Houson, with a start date of October 1st 2019. Peacock brings with him a broad range of experience and perspectives from senior roles within the company in the United States, Singapore, Vietnam and Japan. Most recently, David was Chief of Staff to Kenneth Frazier, Chairman of the board and Chief Executive Officer of MSD. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Biogen announces leadership updates By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:41:55 +0000 Biogen have announced updates to it senior leadership team with Alfred Sandrock being named Executive Vice President of Research and Development in addition to his responsibilities as Chief Medical Officer. Additionally Alphonse Galdes has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology. In a statement, Michel Vounatsos, Chief Executive Officer at Biogen, said: “Both AI and Alphonse are seasoned and respected leaders at Biogen. Their accomplishment in the scientific community is well-recognised. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Gilead appoints Andrew Dickinson as CFO By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:46:13 +0000 Gilead Sciences have announced that Andrew Dickinson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 November. Dickinson currently serves as the company’s Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy and in his new role will become part of a senior leadership team reporting directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel O’Day. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an FibroGen names Lilly veteran as new CEO By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:29:11 +0000 Eli Lilly veteran Enrique Conterno has been revealed as the new Chief Executive Officer of FibroGen following the unexpected death of its previous long-term Chief Thomas Neff in August last year. Neff passing took the company off-guard, bringing a sad and abrupt end to his 26 years of service. In the wake of the loss, FibroGen appointed Board member James Schoeneck to lead the company until a permanent replacement could be found. read more Full Article Eli Lilly fibrogen pharma Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Saniona appoints Rami Levin as President and Chief Executive Officer By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:49:55 +0000 Saniona has announced that Rami Levin will take over as the Chief Executive Officer of the company as it seeks to transition into a fully-fledge biopharmaceuticals company, with a focus on rare diseases. Levin was appointed by the Board of Directors and the company’s founders. His appointment takes immediate effect. read more Full Article appointments rare diseases Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Ipsen appoints new Exec VP and Chief Medical Officer By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:39:21 +0000 Ipsen has named Dr Steven Hildemann as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Head of Global Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance. In his new role, which begins on 1 March 2020 and will be based in Paris, he will report directly to Ipsen CEO Aymeric Le Chatelier. His remit will include the provision of medical strategy to the company’s scientific, clinical and business teams, while also working in tandem with its R&D operations to design and direct clinical trials efforts to generation of post-launch data. read more Full Article appointment ipsen pharma Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an AI firm Exscientia appoints COO and Head of Drug Discovery By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:01:26 +0000 AI drug discovery firm Exscientia has announced the appointment of Dr David Hallett as its Chief Operating Officer and Head of Drug Discovery. Bringing 20 years of experience to the role, Dr Hallett’s primary remit will see him take responsibility for the company’s entire drug discovery portfolio, as well as managing pharma collaborations, joint ventures and pipeline projects. He will report to Exscientia Founder and CEO Professor Andrew Hopkins. read more Full Article appointment Exscientia Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Chris Thatcher to step down as President and CEO of Neuronetics By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:58:03 +0000 Neuronetics, Inc and Chris Thatcher, the President and CEO, have mutually agreed that he will step down from his positions in the company. He will provide transition services and advice to the company until 1 May 2020. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Dr Lars Nieba appointed interim Chief Executive Officer at Nordic Nanovector By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:20:48 +0000 Nordic Nanovector has appointed Dr Lars Nieba as the interim Chief Executive Officer. He is currently the company’s Chief Technology Officer and replaces Eduardo Bravo who as of today has left Nordic to pursue other career opportunities. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Alligator Bioscience hires Chief Financial Officer in interim capacity By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:21:44 +0000 Andreas Johannesson has been announced as Alligator Bioscience’s new interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing ex-CFO Per-Olof Schrewelius who it was previously confirmed will no longer serve the company. Johannesson’s career has spanned 15 years in the consumer goods sector, with him managing the finances of firms including TeamOlmed, Stenqvist, Fitness23Seven and Haldex. He spent a further nine years of his career as a strategic consultant with a focus on consumer goods, five of which were spent at global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. read more Full Article Alligator Bioscience pharma Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Genmab announces newly-created Chief Financial Officer appointment By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:43:46 +0000 Genmab has announced the establishment of the new position of Chief Operating Officer at the company, and has furthermore named Anthony Mancini to the post. In this new role, he will oversee the company’s commercial strategies, including corporate development, business development and information technology functions read more Full Article Genmab pharma Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an Industry veteran Dr David Setboun joins BrainStorm as Executive VP and COO By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:26:59 +0000 BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, a firm developing cellular therapies to tackle neurodegenerative diseases, has named industry Big Pharma veteran Dr David Setboun as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Dr Setboun has served for two decades at some of the biggest names in pharma. His most recent role was Vice President of Corporate Development, Strategy & Business at Life Biosciences, where he helped drive development of a range of vital commercial, operating and funding milestones. read more Full Article appointments BrainStorm Therapeutics pharma Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
an The Harms of Abortion Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:00:51 +0000 These policies restricting abortion are unlikely to conserve PPE, and more importantly, they mischaracterize the nature and importance of abortions. The post The Harms of Abortion Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Abortion Beatrice Brown Bioethics Health Law Policy Patient Care Pregnancy Public Health Resource Allocation Student Fellows Abortion Regulation Constitutional Rights Constitutionality coronavirus COVID-19 covid-19 resources Health Law health law policy Health Policy Liberty Personal Protective Equipment PPE public health Self-determination
an Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:30:23 +0000 Topics include off-label and compassionate drug use for COVID-19 and utilization and cost of naloxone for patients at high risk of opioid overdose. The post Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Aaron S. Kesselheim Ameet Sarpatwari Charlie Lee Contributors FDA Frazer Tessema Health Law Policy Human Subjects Research Off-Label Use Pharmaceuticals PORTAL Round-Up COVID-19 Naloxone PORTAL
an COVID-19 is a Perfect Storm of Hardship for US Immigrant Communities By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:05 +0000 Immigrant communities, along with communities of color and people experiencing existing health inequities, are expected to face disproportionate effects. The post COVID-19 is a Perfect Storm of Hardship for US Immigrant Communities appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Featured Health Law Policy Immigration Patient Care Public Health Race Social Determinants of Health coronavirus coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 COVID19 health disparities immigrants immigration and customs enforcement immigration status
an Obtaining a Hospital Bed in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Legal Perspective By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:10 +0000 A judge ruled recently that a patient, known as MB, who had occupied an NHS bed for over a year, must vacate it and instead receive care in the community. The post Obtaining a Hospital Bed in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Legal Perspective appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Health Law Policy John Tingle Patient Care Public Health Resource Allocation Community Care COVID-19 Global Health global patient safety Health Law health law policy housing Mental Health Public Health Law Research
an How States are Protecting Health Care Providers from Legal Liability in the COVID-19 Pandemic By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:30:58 +0000 Clinicians and policymakers alike are raising the alarm about potential legal liability for following crisis standards of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post How States are Protecting Health Care Providers from Legal Liability in the COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Health Law Policy Liability Patient Care Professional Regulation coronavirus coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 COVID19 crisis standards of care Health Law legal liability Malpractice Medical Malpractice valerie gutmann koch
an When and How to Resume Non-Urgent Care During COVID-19 By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:32 +0000 The question must be: can we accommodate non-emergent/non-urgent care safely or not, and if yes, which care do we address first as we re-open? The post When and How to Resume Non-Urgent Care During COVID-19 appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Health Law Policy Patient Care Public Health Resource Allocation coronavirus coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 COVID19 non-urgent care reproductive health
an Hospital Administration and the COVID-19 Pandemic (Part II) By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:27:58 +0000 A discussion of administrative decisions hospitals are making during the COVID-19 pandemic, including cutting benefits for employees and furloughing staff. The post Hospital Administration and the COVID-19 Pandemic (Part II) appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Chloe Reichel Contributors Health Care Finance Health Law Policy Patient Care Petrie-Flom Center Public Health coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 COVID19 for-profit hospitals hospital administration Hospitals not-for-profit hospitals rina spence
an If It Wanted To, The FDA Could Destroy E-Cigarette Makers By www.forbes.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:48:00 +0000 Past experience says that when the FDA has the will to use its regulatory power, it can shake whole industries. Companies like Juul should tread extremely carefully. Full Article ticker=NYSE:MO ticker=NYSE:BTI byline=Matthew Herper
an At Joe Biden’s Urging, Airbnb, WeWork, And Others Commit To Help Cancer Patients By www.forbes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 The companies are committing to find ways to use their businesses to help patients with cancer. Full Article byline=Matthew Herper
an FDA update on COVID-19 actions and advisements By www.outsourcing-pharma.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:35:00 +0100 Over the past week, the agency has issued guidances, taken action to accelerate treatments and put a stop to fraudulent treatments for the pandemic-causing virus. Full Article Markets & Regulations
an EPS taps CluePoints for trial management solution By www.outsourcing-pharma.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:42:00 +0100 The Japanese pharma development firm will harness risk-based quality management solutions to help sponsors improve trial quality and safety. Full Article Clinical Development
an CDISC launches COVID-19 research standards task force By www.outsourcing-pharma.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:57:00 +0100 The group will work to rapidly develop guidance on standardizing COVID-19 research data, with the help of several participating member companies. Full Article Clinical Development
an Medidata analysis shows COVID-19 impact on trials By www.outsourcing-pharma.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:51:00 +0100 The companyâs global analysis from thousands of studies and sites indicates dramatic shifts in enrollment across several countries since the pandemic began. Full Article Clinical Development
an ThoughtSphere lands patent for clinical trial data technology By www.outsourcing-pharma.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:23:00 +0100 The data management solution is designed to help sponsors and CROs manage data more effectively, increasing cost efficiency and effectiveness. Full Article Clinical Development
an NEW: The 2020 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 I am pleased to announce our new 2020 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, available for purchase and immediate download.Click here to download a free report overview (including the Table of Contents and a List of Exhibits)Pharmacy Industry Revenues Hit Record High—Amid Profit Pressures and Amazon Threat, Says New Drug Channels Institute Study (press release)We’re offering special discounted pricing if you order before March 22, 2020.The 2020 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers is a truly unique resource. With 203 proprietary charts, exhibits, and data tables, this 11th edition provides a comprehensive, fact-based, and non-partisan tool for understanding the entire U.S. drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system.The full document clocks in at 374 pages. I can safely say there is nothing else available that comes close to this report.The chart below illustrates the depth and breadth of the 2020 edition. The numbers indicate the report chapter that corresponds to, explains, and analyzes each channel flow.[Click to Enlarge]Below, you can read more info and some behind-the-scenes tidbits. P.S. If you would like to pay by corporate purchase order or check, please email Tamra Feldman. If you preordered the report, you should have already received an email with download instructions. Please contact us if you did not receive the email.Read more » Full Article Benefit Design Industry Trends PBMs Pharmacy Pharmacy Economics
an The Drug Channels Coronavirus Industry Impact Survey By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 It’s a unique and troubling time. We are all of course concerned about the coronavirus and its disruption to our personal and professional lives.I presume that life will return to normal later this year. But what happens then? Will there be long-term changes to how the drug channel operates? Will we see permanent changes in behavior, policy, and industry structure?To answer these questions, I want to tap the collective insights of Drug Channels’ 30,000+ audience.Click here to complete our Coronavirus Industry Impact Survey.This survey should take 10 minutes or less. I will provide a full review of the results next week on Drug Channels. The survey will close on March 20.You can respond anonymously. Any information you provide will be kept confidential. Per Drug Channels' long-standing policy, I never publish, release, or disclose any personal data without your permission.Thanks in advance for sharing your insights.Regards,Adam Full Article Blog Administration Industry Trends
an Three Things to Look for in a Patient Assistance Program By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 Today’s guest post comes from Rob Brown, Vice President and General Manager of RxCrossroads by McKesson and Biologics by McKesson.Rob discusses the importance of access, adherence, and affordability for specialty therapy patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or low-income. He describes three criteria companies should use to evaluate patient assistance program solutions.Click here to learn more about program pharmacy solutions for biopharma from RxCrossroads by McKesson.Read on for Rob’s insights.Read more » Full Article Guest Post Sponsored Post
an Informa Connect-CBI’s 22nd Annual Medicaid and Government Pricing Congress By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 Informa Connect-CBI’s 22nd Annual Medicaid and Government Pricing CongressMay 19-21, 2020 | Orlando, FLwww.cbinet.com/medicaidandgovernmentExclusive Offer: Register by April 10th and save $500* (mention promo code MDCDC5).With a volatile healthcare system combined with an election year upon us, the stakes are incredibly high for life sciences manufacturers. Staying on the pulse of industry trends, policies and regulations has never been more critical. The 22nd Annual Medicaid and Government Pricing Congress delivers critical updates and industry best practices to effectively contract, report and comply with state and federal healthcare programs. Gain timely, up-to-the-minute insights on:State Invoicing and DisputesGTN ModelsInnovative Contracting StrategiesState Price Transparency and Reporting Requirements340B Oversight and CompliancePreparing, Negotiating and Implementing FSS ContractsBona Fide Service Fees and FMVAnd many other critical topicsDownload the complete program agenda.The 2020 agenda features 75+ speakers and 50+ sessions customizable by company type and size, as well as 10 hours of dedicated networking. Bio/pharma, regulatory and government experts representing HHS, Pfizer, Daiichi Sankyo, Sobi, Maryland Department of Health, BMS, Jazz, Novartis, Amneal, J&J, Sunovion, Gilead, VA, Granard, Insmed, UCB, Alnylam, Louisiana Department of Health, AstraZeneca, CMS, CSL Behring, Astellas, Lilly, Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, Theravance, Indivior, Sandoz, Alvogen, Takeda, OIG, AMAG, Aimmune, Exelixis, South Dakota Department of Healthcare Services, Regeneron, Sun Pharma, Teva and many others are set to drive the dynamic dialogue. Drug Channels readers can register today and use promo code MDCDC5 to save $500.*Discount offer valid through 4/10/2020; applies to standard rates only and may not be combined with other offers, categories, promotions or applied to an existing registration. Offer not valid on workshop-only or non-profit registrations.The content of Sponsored Posts does not necessarily reflect the views of Pembroke Consulting, Inc., Drug Channels, or any of its employees. Full Article Sponsored Post
an Coronavirus Industry Impact: Patients, Pharmacies, and Wholesalers (Part 1) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 I hope you are staying healthy and are managing to navigate your work-at-home mandates.Last week, I tapped the collective insights of the Drug Channels’ audience. Nearly 700 readers shared their perspectives and projections for how the coronavirus pandemic could ultimately affect behavior, policy, and industry structure. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond.I will share the results over three articles this week:Today, in Part 1, I will review the responses relating to patient behavior, pharmacies, and wholesalers. In Part 2 (tomorrow), I’ll focus on expectations for pharmaceutical manufacturers and third-party payment. In Part 3 (Thursday), I’ll examine how the coronavirus may affect the public perception of the industry’s participants.P.S. A special shout out to the respondent who hoped that the coronavirus would not impact the quality of Drug Channels memes. Never fear, dear readers: Drug Channels will remain the internet’s top destination for pharmaceutical-related humor!Read more » Full Article Channel Management Industry Trends PBMs Pharmacy Retail Clinics Wholesalers
an Coronavirus Industry Impact: Manufacturers, Public Policy, and Payers (Part 2) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 Today’s post is the second in our three-part investigation of the ultimate impact of the coronavirus on the drug channel. Here is a link to the first part of our survey analysis: Coronavirus Industry Impact: Patients, Pharmacies, and Wholesalers (Part 1). That article includes details about the methodology and respondents.Today, I review how people in the industry think coronavirus will affect:Federal drug pricing legislation FDA new drug approvals Public support for single-payer health insurance Third-party payment for prescription drugs I also highlight survey respondents’ comments on whether the current situation will bring overseas pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States.Tomorrow, I’ll examine survey responses that address how the coronavirus may affect the public’s perception of the industry’s participants. In the meantime, remember that every day is no pants day when you work from home.Read more » Full Article Costs/Reimbursement Health Care Policy Industry Trends Medicaid Medicare Part D
an Coronavirus Industry Impact Survey: Winners and Losers (Part 3) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 Today is the final installment of our three-part investigation into the coronavirus’ ultimate impact on the drug channel. Below, I examine expectations about how the coronavirus will affect the public’s perception of various industry participants. We explore what our survey respondents said about:PharmaciesPharmaceutical manufacturersHospitalsWholesalersPharmacy benefit managers and plan sponsorsInsurance companies.In these early stages of this crisis, my crystal ball is as cloudy as yours. Let’s hope that the country will stabilize within a few months. I may then rerun the survey to determine how (if at all) everyone’s perspective has changed.Read more » Full Article Channel Management Hospitals Industry Trends Marketing PBMs Pharmacy
an Expanding How CoverMyMeds Helps Patients Access Their Medications By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 Today’s guest post comes from David Holladay, President of CoverMyMeds and Austin Raper, Healthcare Writer at CoverMyMeds.First, David discusses how CoverMyMeds supports medication access. Then, Austin highlights key findings from CoverMyMeds’ 2020 Medication Access Report. This new report includes industry research, patient interviews, novel survey data, and strategies for boosting patients’ medication access.Read on for David’s and Austin’s insights.Read more » Full Article Guest Post Sponsored Post
an Drug Channels News Roundup, March 2020: Sanofi’s Gross-to-Net Bubble, Drug Pricing Findings, Amazon Replaces Express Scripts, and Drug Channels Video By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:30:00 +0000 First, let me say thank you to all of the healthcare workers who are putting themselves at risk during this crisis.As I noted last week, many of the crucial issues for our healthcare system will remain after we all get through this challenging period. In that regard, here’s a look at some noteworthy news from the past month: Sanofi discloses new data about insulin pricesExcellent new academic research on list vs. net drug prices Three notable researchers overturn their earlier research on drug costsAmazon switches PBM vendors for some of its employeesPlus, we unveil the teaser trailer for Drug Channels Video!P.S. Join the more than 9,000 followers of my daily links to neat stuff at @DrugChannels on Twitter. My recent tweets have highlighted such topics as:How GoodRx shares patients’ prescription data2019 drug trend at Prime TherapeuticsControversy about the independent pharmacy marketA new $5 generic mail order program, Medicare Part D reformRetail pharmacy’s futureJob openings at Amazon Frozen cookie doughAnd much more!I have also been tweeting many under-the-radar stories about how the coronavirus affects drug channels.Read more » Full Article Benefit Design Costs/Reimbursement Gross-to-Net Bubble PBMs
an The Latest CMS Outlook for Drug Spending—And How COVID-19 Will Change It By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:30:00 +0000 ICYMI, the boffins at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their new projections for U.S. National Health Expenditures (NHE). Unfortunately, the coronavirus almost immediately made these predictions obsolete.It’s still useful to analyze these forecasts for a pre-pandemic examination of U.S. healthcare spending. A few highlights of the 2024 outlook:Total U.S. spending on healthcare was projected to grow, from $3.6 trillion in 2018 to $5.0 trillion in 2024. Spending on hospitals and professional services was expected to grow by a combined $800 billion—more than 60% of CMS’s projected $1.4 trillion increase in U.S. healthcare spending. That’s consistent with historical trends.Net spending on outpatient prescription drugs in 2024 was projected to shrink to less than 9% of total U.S. spending. That would be its lowest level since 2000.As usual, the actual facts run counter to the popular narrative that drug spending is skyrocketing relative to any other aspect of U.S. healthcare. Of course, the coronavirus will alter these projections. Below, I speculate how COVID-19 and its aftermath will affect healthcare and prescription drug spending. Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future. Feel free to add your own outlook in the comment section below. Read more » Full Article Costs/Reimbursement Hospitals Industry Trends Physicians
an Introducing: Drug Channels Video! By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:30:00 +0000 In 2006, I launched the Drug Channels website to explore the economics of the U.S. reimbursement and distribution system for prescription pharmaceuticals. More than 30,000 professionals in the pharmaceutical and related industries rely on Drug Channels for timely analysis and provocative, fact-based insights. Today, I am pleased to announce the launch of our new delivery platform: Drug Channels Video!You can look forward to:Information and analysis via our new YouTube channel (Never fear. I’ll still be publishing articles on the website every week.)Livestream video webinars (Stay tuned next week for an announcement about our first two events.) Private, live virtual keynotes and remote presentations (Email me to schedule a safe social distancing event for your team.) Online video courses (Coming later in 2020) Please watch my brief video introduction below. (Click here if you can’t see the video.) I hope you and your families stay safe and healthy in these challenging times. I look forward to reconnecting with you in person soon. Full Article Blog Administration
an Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: Join Me for Two Live Video Webinars (May 1 and May 8) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 This May, join Dr. Adam J. Fein, CEO of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, for two live video webinars:May 1: Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: Retail & Specialty Pharmacies (REPLAY) (12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET; $300 per site)May 8: Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: PBMs & Payers (REPLAY) (12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET; $300 per site)Register for replays both events (May 1 and May 8) ($500 per site for both events) You can purchase replays of these events using the links above.Dr. Fein will help you navigate this challenging time in U.S. drug channels. These 75-minute live events will be broadcast via Zoom from the new Drug Channels Video studio. See details below.CLICK HERE to submit questions to Adam in advance of the events.You can sign up for either one of these crucial educational opportunities for only $300 per site per event. We are offering special pricing of $500 if you sign up for both events. An unlimited number of people may watch at one location. However, we recognize that it may be difficult to gather your team in one location, so we are offering significant discounts for multiple viewing sites. Please contact Paula Fein (paula@drugchannelsinstitute.com) to get special pricing information for 5 or more locations. If you purchase access for multiple sites, we will contact you for the name and email address of a contact person at each location. Read on for more information about the events.To help people affected by COVID-19 and the caregivers who are supporting them , DCI will donate 20% of all profits from these events to The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s COVID-19 Response Fund. This charity has earned a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and is a trusted philanthropic partner of Google, Coca Cola, UPS, Verizon, and many other organizations. The fund supports preparedness, containment, response, and recovery activities for those affected by the coronavirus and for the responders. WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWe will help you and your team better understand key industry dynamics and how COVID-19 may alter the industry.Dr. Fein will share DCI’s latest market data and trends from The 2020 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Topics for Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: Retail & Specialty Pharmacies:The key trends for retail and specialty pharmacy marketsThe new normal for prescription demandHow COVID-19 will change the U.S. payer mixWill the 340B program be disrupted?What’s next for specialty pharmaciesThe outlook for prescription profitsThe future for the drugstores’ front-end profitsNew opportunities for pharmacists as providersMy reflections on life in a pandemic world and beyondTopics for Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: PBMs & Payers:The key trends for PBMsAn update on the latest prescription dataWhat the changing U.S. payer mix means for PBMs and insurersThe outlook for benefit designPBMs' role in Managed MedicaidMore on the 340B Drug Pricing ProgramDisruption to the buy-and-bill channelPromise and perils of vertical diversificationFurther reflections on life in a pandemic worldPLUS: Dr. Fein will take your questions during the event. CLICK HERE to submit questions to Dr. Fein in advance of the events.IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOWAfter you register, you will receive an email with the information you will need to access our live video webinar and add it to your calendar. We will also send you reminder emails one day and one hour before the event. Watch and listen via any device with a web browser (computer, iPad, iPhone/Android, etc.)We will use Zoom technology for this webinar. You will be able to watch the live video event with your browser or by downloading the Zoom client software/app.After each event, you’ll receive a downloadable PDF with the event slides.If your plans change and you can’t make it on May 1 or May 8, we will provide an opportunity to watch a replay of the live video events. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds.Pembroke Consulting clients receive free access to the webinar. Contact Tamra Feldman (admin@drugchannels.net) for details. We will automatically refund payments from anyone at a Pembroke client who purchases access using their corporate email account. Full Article Blog Administration
an Four Unexpected Ways that the COVID-19 Medicaid Boom Will Affect PBM and Pharmacy Profits By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 The U.S. economy is in a medically-induced coma. Unemployment is soaring. Companies are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. It is unclear when our lives will return to their pre-pandemic state.One thing seems apparent: As people lose jobs and health insurance, Medicaid enrollment will jump, perhaps by as much as 20% to 30%. This will have profound implications for the drug channel.Today, I focus on how this increase will affect retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Below, I review Medicaid enrollment trends, how states manage prescriptions, and the factors driving the coming boom in Medicaid enrollment. As I explain, many (but not all) retail pharmacies will benefit from Medicaid growth. PBMs, however, will not fare as well. Read on and see if you agree.In early May, Drug Channels Institute will host two live video webinars: Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: Retail & Specialty Pharmacies (May 1) and Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact: PBMs & Payers (May 8). CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP. DCI will donate 20% of all profits from these events to The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s COVID-19 Response Fund.Read more » Full Article Health Insurance Exchanges Industry Trends Medicaid PBMs Pharmacy Pharmacy Economics