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How Efficient Logistics Can Change the Lives of Rare Disease Patients
If manufacturers cannot ensure safe, cost-effective delivery of treatments for rare diseases, access will remain a challenges for many patients living with these conditions.
More than a Third of Americans Have Skipped a Healthcare Visit Due to Inability to Pay
The average American can afford a maximum of a $97 for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides
As medical practices owned by private equity firms fuel overbilling, a payment tool also backed by such investors helps insurers boost their profits.
MedQuest Names Aalpen Patel Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer
MedQuest Associates (MedQuest), has selected Dr. Aalpen Patel as Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer. Dr. Patel joined on March 18 in a new role overseeing all functions related to clinical practices and innovation in product development and care delivery. He reports to CEO Jason Howard and serves on the company’s Executive Leadership Council.
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Fake Weight Loss Drugs: Growing Threat to Consumer Health
October 25th 2024In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss the issue of counterfeit weight loss drugs, the potential health risks associated with them, increasing access to legitimate weight loss medications and more.
The Transformative Role of Medical Information in Customer Engagement
October 3rd 2024Stacey Fung, Head of Global Medical Information at Gilead Lifesciences, delves into the evolving role of Medical Information (MI) in the pharmaceutical industry. Covering key topics like patient engagement through omnichannel strategies, combating misinformation, and leveraging AI to enhance medical inquiries, the conversation with Stacey highlights MI's critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting drug development. She also shares her professional journey and tidbits for early career professionals on professional development.
To Tackle the Plastic Waste Crisis in Pharma, Here’s Where to Start
October 30th 2024By demonstrating big advancements in recycling, pharma companies will be much more likely to attract shareholders and other investors, giving themselves a leg up in the competition to lead the biopharmaceutical industry well into the future.