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Specialty drug use for autoimmune conditions varies by race and wage among employees with employer-sponsored health insurance
Published in the Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy, this study found that low-income and non-white individuals participating in commercial health plans have lower usage of specialty…
Unintended Consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act: Clinical Development Toward Subsequent Indications
The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP) may lead to fewer subsequent indications and delay launches for small molecule drugs, according to new research from…
Spending on Phased Clinical Development of Approved Drugs by the US National Institutes of Health Compared With Industry
New study examines the role of NIH and industry in bringing new treatments into clinical settings.
Impact of Shared Decision-Making and Patient Decision Aids on Health Care Cost and Utilization in the US: A Systematic Review
Shared decision-making and patient decision aids may reduce costs or improve utilization but not consistently across settings and diseases, according to a new systemic literature review by…
Predictors of Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications: An Analysis of 2010-2018 U.S. Nationwide Claims
Low-income Medicare patients who face high out-of-pocket costs are less likely to remain adherent to oral anticancer medications. This research shows the need for strategies to address adherence and…
Impact of Real-Time Benefit Tools on Patients’ Access to Medications: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Study finds the use of Real-Time Prescription Benefit Tools results in higher fill rates and lower cancellation rates.
Premium Impact of Expanding Pre-Deductible Coverage to Chronic Disease Management Medications in HSA-Eligible Health Plans
An NPC-funded study found the impact on premiums of expanding pre-deductible coverage to 116 drug classes related to chronic disease management medications in HSA-eligible health plans is small …
Specialty Drug and Healthcare Utilization Vary by Wage Level in Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
This research shows that low-wage employees are less likely use autoimmune medicines than employees who earn more despite a higher prevalence of autoimmune conditions in low-wage employees. These…
The Impact of Expanding Pre-Deductible Coverage in HSA-Eligible Health Plans on Premiums
Research found that expanding pre-deductible coverage under employer-led health plans would add few costs to health insurance premiums, while lowering costs for patients.
Innovation Matters: Changing Lives for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
In this video from NPC’s Innovation Matters series, cystic fibrosis patient advocate Katherine Fielding discusses how the invention of modulator therapies has changed her life and how more innovation…
Innovation Matters: Revolutionary Changes for Arthritis Patients
Anna Hyde, vice president of advocacy and access for the Arthritis Foundation, discusses how biopharmaceutical innovation has advanced the health of people living with arthritis.
Innovation Matters: The Evolution of Cancer Therapies
In this video from NPC’s Innovation Matters series, Dr. Peter Emtage describes the evolution of cancer therapies and the importance of ensuring patient access to these medicines.
Innovation Matters: The Unintended Consequences of Drug Pricing Regulation
In NPC’s Innovation Matters video series, hear from patient advocates, researchers, and other stakeholders about the potential unintended consequences for patient health if drug pricing policies harm…
Innovation Matters: Building a Healthier World
In NPC’s new Innovation Matters video series, patient advocates, researchers, and other stakeholders talk about the importance of biopharmaceutical innovation for patient health.