Merck said topline Phase 3 results show an injectable version of Keytruda met the main goal of non-inferiority compared to the intravenously infused formulation that is the pharma giant’s top-selling product. Injectable Keytruda could help Merck compete against coming competition from biosimilars. The post Merck Gets a Shot of Confidence From Pivotal Test of SubQ…
While clinical collaboration platforms have already made a significant impact, there is still much work to be done to ensure that every hospital has the tools and protocols in place to respond to sepsis with the urgency it demands. The post The Role of Clinical Collaboration Platforms in Enhancing Sepsis Care Workflows appeared first on…
What concrete strategies should employers pursue to control rising costs while ensuring the best member experience and clinical outcomes? The post Managing the Specialty Drug Cost Challenge: Is Your Pharmacy Benefits Strategy Ready for 2025? appeared first on MedCity News.
In October 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the first ever Section 1115 waiver demonstration amendments that would allow Medicaid and CHIP coverage of traditional health care practices for American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) people in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon. This Waiver Watch reviews disparities in health and…
As more Americans feel the squeeze on their household budgets, paying for healthcare is a growing concern. A 2024 survey by Pew Research Center found that the number of Americans who rate their personal finances positively has dropped from 50% to 40% over the last three years, with nearly 60% of Americans now saying their…
Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether. Hurricane Helene, which hit North Carolina in September, wrecked a Baxter International facility that produces 60% of the IV fluids used…
By SETH JOSEPH This is part 3 of Seth’s series about Epic that has generated much interest and a little controversy and we are happy to host it on THCB. Part 1 and Part 2 were published on Forbes earlier this year. According to people in the room, Judy Faulkner’s vision on stage at Epic’s…
Emory Healthcare in Atlanta announced a partnership with Guidehealth, value-based care enablement startup. The collaboration is designed to help primary care reach more than 350,000 patients across Georgia. The post How Emory’s New Partnership Seeks to Scale Value-Based Care Across Georgia appeared first on MedCity News.
Evvy has launched a new line of prescription products to relieve vaginal discomfort. The products are available on the company’s website, with prices ranging from $35 to $59. The post Evvy Introduces Treatments for Common Vaginal Symptoms appeared first on MedCity News.
That is the title of an ISPOR Europe panel I saw with Hugo Pedder, Jeroen Jansen, Dawn Lee and Mark Harries. The goal of sequential pathways model is to be able to answers questions like (i) how does a new treatment impact the cost and effectiveness for patients within a sequence of treatment, or (ii)…