Sun.May 14, 2023

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How AI Will Change the Way Patients Get Medication

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There is a huge opportunity for PBMs and health systems to use AI to help address the challenges surrounding the affordability and accessibility of medicines, from navigating formularies to resolving prior authorization. More automation in pharmacies and with ordering workflows is one piece of that puzzle.

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Emerging Investigators Are Pivotal for Meeting Current, Future Drug Development Needs

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We must engage, train and support more physicians as investigators to enable the opportunity for their patients to have access to clinical trials. As an industry, we should be adding anywhere from 10% to 20% new investigators every year to meet the patient access needs for clinical trials.

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Report: 22.2M Women Could Lose Access To Free Mammogram Screenings

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A recent court decision could lead to women losing access to free mammogram screenings, a new Urban Institute report showed. Without insurance, mammograms can cost up to $560 in out-of-pocket expenses.

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FDA Approves First-Of-Its Kind Drug to Ease Menopause Symptoms

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Astellas Pharma won FDA approval for Veozah, a new menopause drug. The once-daily pill offers a new non-hormonal treatment option for addressing menopausal symptoms.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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How Payers Can Cut Through the Noise and Optimize Their PBM Partnerships

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As payers work to optimize their PBM partnerships, the complexity of their agreements makes it important to increase the understanding and apply best practices to ensure transparency and value. Prioritizing the PBM relationship is critical for payers to provide competitive, cost-effective pharmacy benefits.