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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 …
NAMI Weighs in on Value Assessment and ICER Engagement
Andrew Sperling, Director of Legislative Advocacy for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), caught up with NPC President Dan Leonard to chat about concerns raised by mental health advocates…
Where Are They Now: Checking In With Former NPC Intern Dan Danielson
Dan Danielson, MS, currently a senior clinical manager at Premera Blue Cross, participated in NPC’s pharmaceutical internship program in 1993. Mr. Danielson chatted with us to answer a few questions…
NPC Chief Science Officer Robert Dubois to Address Value in Personalized Medicine at 13th Annual Personalized Medicine Conference
At the 13th Annual Personalized Medicine Conference, hosted by the Personalized Medicine Coalition, NPC's Dr. Robert W. Dubois will explore why health care stakeholder viewpoints on the value of a…
IVI Introduces Transparent Approach for Value Assessment
The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI) released its first assessment of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis using its new approach toward value assessment. NPC is still evaluating IVI’s new…
Toward Better Value
There is a disconnect between the important role employers believe their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play in helping to manage prescription drug benefits and employers’ perceptions of the…
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.
NPC Talks Value, Benefit Design at AMCP Research Symposium and Nexus 2017
The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) is pleased to be participating in next week’s Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus 2017 meeting in Dallas, Texas. As a sponsor of and participant in…
NPC in AJPB: Guiding Practices for Patient-Centered Value Assessment
In response to growing concerns about health care costs, during the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in the development and use of value assessment frameworks. A variety of physician, payer and…
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.
Appropriate Value Assessment Entails A Broad Perspective Of Impact and A Comprehensive Use of Evidence
NPC Chief Science Officer and Executive Vice President Robert W. Dubois looks at recent publications that highlight the need to consider a societal perspective when assessing value and utilize real…
NPC in Chain Drug Review: Should Patients With the Same Condition Bear Different Costs?
NPC President Dan Leonard tackles variable copays in his latest commentary for Chain Drug Review. In it, he considers when variable cost-sharing is less acceptable for patients who require higher…
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…
Value Depends on Real-World Evidence
In his latest commentary for the American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits, NPC President Dan Leonard examines the challenges with developing, analyzing, using and communicating real-world evidence in…
An Important Dialogue About Orphan Drugs
While it’s encouraging to see that the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) began the conversation about the value of orphan drugs, treatments that are used for conditions affecting very…
Same Condition, Different Costs: Should Patients Pay Different Amounts?
Patients who have the same condition sometimes pay different out-of-pocket costs for their medications, but when is this differential more appropriate? Join NPC in tackling this dilemma in the…