Action needed to preserve the six protected classes

In the final hours of the previous Administration’s time in office, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (the Innovation Center) (CMMI) announced new changes for CY 2022 to an existing...
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Guest Post: Recognizing America’s Veterans

Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The Catalyst welcomes guest...
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Guest post: Looking out for the invisibly vulnerable in the time of COVID-19

Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The Catalyst welcomes guest...
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Nearly 140 medicines in development to treat mental illness

Today is World Mental Health Day, a moment where we reflect about the challenges we still face towards better treatment of mental illness and its impact on patients.
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Mental health in the New Era of Medicine

Research and development of innovative medicines to promote mental health are a priority for America’s biopharmaceutical research companies. With more than 130 medicines in development for mental...
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Burden on patients: Access to medicines in health insurance exchange plans

Access to prescription medicines is critical to help patients manage their chronic conditions and maximize quality of life. Unfortunately, even with insurance coverage, many patients still...
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Cost of mental illness underscores need for new treatments

Today, one in five American adults and children experience a mental illness in any given year. As the prevalence of complex mental health conditions has grown, the cost of caring for patients has...
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Highlighting innovation during Mental Illness Awareness Week 2015

Each year, during the first full week of October, organizations across the country work to raise awareness for mental health disorders to educate the public, fight stigma and provide support....
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Medicare Monday: Research Finds Access to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Improved Health Outcomes, Significantly Reducing Depressive Symptoms Among Seniors

Depression in the U.S. affects more than 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older. The Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit provides seniors and people living with disabilities access to...
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Week in Review: The Latest from PhRMA

Burden on Patients: Access to medicines is important for patients who are managing chronic conditions. In the latest edition of the ”Burden on Patients” series, we’re taking a look at the barriers...
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