What you should know about real-world evidence and drug development

Recently, industry leaders, regulators, academics, data partners, and patient advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss using real-world data and real-world evidence for regulatory...
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340B program continues to drive shift in care to more expensive hospital settings

Yet another study highlights the unintended consequences of the 340B program, which is increasing costs for patients and the health care system as a whole. In this case, the Berkeley Research Group...
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In their own words: Insured Americans support policy reforms that address access and affordability concerns

A survey of more than 5,000 Americans conducted with Ipsos found that insured Americans want better health care coverage. These insights come from the third installment of the Patient Experience...
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Using traditional HTAs to determine coverage threatens patient access to medicine

Concerns about the cost of health care have led to calls for the use of health technology assessments or HTAs by the federal government. This would allow government agencies to make important...
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Three things to know about the accelerated approval pathway

If you or a loved one were to receive a diagnosis of a serious or life-threatening disease, you would likely want access to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved safe and effective...
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ICYMI: PhRMA COO Lori Reilly speaks about the health care agenda for the next Congress

With a divided Congress, bipartisan action will be necessary to move the needle on health care policy. On December 7, 2022, PhRMA sponsored the Axios event, “The Post-Midterm Health Care Agenda,”...
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Sparking conversations — and careers — at the 2nd annual Pathways to Success Summit

On September 28-29, 2022, PhRMA hosted the second annual Pathways to Success: Virtual Graduate Summit and Career Expo. This event provided a unique opportunity for students and faculty from diverse...
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In their own words: Financial barriers exacerbate access challenges for insured Americans

A survey of more than 5,000 Americans conducted with Ipsos found that 30% of insured Americans say they face a financial barrier to care, such as unaffordable out-of-pocket costs or a lack of savings...
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Traditional HTAs keep diverse patients out of the conversation

Concerns about the cost of health care have led to calls for the use of health technology assessments or HTAs by the federal government. This would allow government agencies to make important...
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Stories from the lab: Researchers discuss innovative treatments for cancers of the blood

The biopharmaceutical industry is one of the most research-intensive of all sectors in the U.S. economy and supports a broad range of STEM jobs through R&D and manufacturing. At the backbone of the...
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