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Six Ways to Make Real-world Evidence Methods More Transparent
Acceptance of studies based on “real-world data” remains limited, partly because the research methods used to generate usable evidence are not always transparent. That perception could change thanks…
Access to Care: Development of a Medication Access Framework for Quality Measurement
A new framework, developed by the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) and supported by the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), identified seven main areas patients encounter while seeking access to…
Patient-Community Perspectives on Real-World Evidence: Enhancing Engagement, Understanding, and Trust
Researchers found that while most patient organizations were initially unaware of real-world evidence (RWE) and its actual or potential uses, they recognized the ability of RWE to provide relevant…
Patients on RWE: WIIFM? (What’s In It for Me?)
In an article published in The Patient, NPC and the National Health Council found that while most patients were initially unaware of real-world evidence (RWE) and its actual or potential uses,…
Personalized Medicine in a World of Value Frameworks
In a commentary published in the Journal of Clinical Pathways, NPC's Dr. Robert W. Dubois explores how to improve value frameworks’ approach to personalized medicine.
FDA’s Real-World Data and Evidence Framework Is a Good Step Forward
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released its framework for evaluating the potential use of real-world evidence (RWE) to help support the approval of a new indication for a pre-approved…
Growing Questions About Frameworks Highlight Need for Guiding Practices for Value Assessment
For several years, NPC has kept a close eye on value assessment frameworks and engaging with developers on ways to improve their methodologies, involve patient organizations and use a broad range of…
Amplifying the Migraine Community Voice in ICER Value Assessment Process
In an interview with NPC, Lindsay Videnieks, director of the Headache and Migraine Policy Forum (HMPF), discusses the kind of effort it takes to become involved in the ICER value assessment process,…
Real-World Data in the Current Health Care Environment
In this guest blog post, Dr. Eberechukwu Onukwugha of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research explores the value of real-world data.
NPC at ISPOR 2018: Gathering and Curating Real-World Data
The use and importance of real-world evidence (RWE) in clinical decision-making has been frequently cited by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, so it’s not surprising…
Peer-reviewed Journal Editors' Views on Real-world Evidence
A study published in the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care reveals that real-world evidence is considered valuable by the editors of peer-reviewed journals—if it meets…
Journal Editors Value Real-World Evidence—With Conditions
New research from the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the National Pharmaceutical Council reveals that real-world evidence …
A Precision Paradigm for Value Assessment: How Frameworks Can Account for Personalized Medicine to Inform Payers, Providers, Innovators and Patients
Personalized Medicine Coalition Senior Vice President of Science Policy Daryl Pritchard, PhD, explores personalized medicine and value assessment frameworks.
Considerations When Using ICER's Value Assessments
This week we read with great interest an article posted on the Health Affairs Blog that directly responded to National Pharmaceutical Council Chief Science Officer Dr. Robert Dubois’ Sept. 17…
When and How is Real-World Evidence Useful in Payer Decision-Making?
Research published in Value in Health from the National Pharmaceutical Council and the University of Arizona School of Pharmacy sheds more light on how real-world evidence is used in decision-making…
Real-World Evidence: Useful in the Real World of United States Payer Decision-Making? How? When? And What Studies?
Research published in Value in Health on real-world evidence provides a deeper understanding of when and how managed care organizations use RWE in decision-making, and how to increase its use.
Why the VA Should Proceed with Caution on ICER Collaboration
In a new blog published by Health Affairs, NPC Chief Science Officer and Executive Vice President Robert W. Dubois, MD, PhD, expands on our initial thoughts on the collaboration between the Institute…
Understanding Real-World Evidence
NPC explores the benefits and challenges with the use of real-world evidence in this first article in a series on this topic.
Information Wanted: Finding the Balance in Pharmaceutical Evidence Exchange With Payers and Providers
Payers and providers were surveyed to understand the type of health care economic information (HCEI) they desire and value in the current and future health care environment, as well as the potential…
Making Real-World Evidence “Real” for Patients
As real-world evidence (RWE) becomes more broadly used in health care, it’s important to ensure that patients understand what RWE is, determine and address the questions and concerns patients…