Report January 29, 2020
Catch Meg Alexander, Head, Reputation & Risk Management Practice at Syneos Health, on RARECast - a podcast focused on the intersection of rare disease with business, science, and policy.
Report December 9, 2019
Uber recently released a safety report and announced steps it plans to take to address sexual assault in ride shares and provide support for victims. We dig into their reputation repair campaign and how it’s impacting the competition in this week’s The Week That Was.
Report November 25, 2019
A consortium of 300 powerful organizations have filed resolutions demanding research into the feasibility of tying drug pricing to senior executive incentive pay. Read about this and much more in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Report November 11, 2019
It’s been a little over a year since the first crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Indonesia. We dig into how Boeing leaders are working to rebuild their reputation and more in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Report October 21, 2019
From potential drug pricing policies to investor interest in life science companies, there’s a lot of talk around money and medicines right now. In this week’s edition of The Week That Was we discuss the current situation and what may be coming for the healthcare industry.
Report October 14, 2019
Missed the most recent analysis conducted by ICER? The report details the “drugs whose price increases would have contributed to the largest net increase in drug spending in the US” and more. We have summed up the main takeaways and what they may mean for you.
Report September 23, 2019
From Sen. Nancy Pelosi’s highly anticipated drug pricing plan to risk-adverse investors, our team shares the latest on the healthcare environment in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Report September 9, 2019
A recent survey found 70% of investors decreased interest in buying IPOs compared to last spring. What does this mean for healthcare companies? Our team digs into the life sciences IPO market and what to watch in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Report August 26, 2019
This week’s edition of The Week That Was details how the Business Roundtable’s “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation” shifts businesses’ focus from solely shareholders to all stakeholders. Our team breaks down what this could mean for healthcare companies in the future.
Report August 19, 2019
It’s seems like it’s being marketed as a treatment for everything from pain to anxiety, but is it legal? And, are there any quality controls? We’re talking CBD in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Report August 12, 2019
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule for covering CAR-T therapies and not everyone is jumping for joy. In this week’s edition of The Week That Was, we discuss the rule, the reactions and what it means for patients, providers and pharma.
Report August 5, 2019
80% of voters support importing drugs from Canada and politicians on both sides of the aisle agree. In this week’s edition of The Week That Was, we dig into the Administration’s plan, the debate over the policy and what’s next.
Report July 29, 2019
Headlines about the Senate Finance Committee’s bill are everywhere. Wondering how this legislation could affect drug manufacturers? In this week’s edition of The Week That Was, the team digs into the bill and its implications.
Report July 23, 2019
“Timing is everything - particularly when lives are at stake.” In this week’s edition of The Week That Was, we analyze recent public apologies.
Report July 15, 2019
As digital health continues to grow in prevalence, so do patient information databases. The collection, storage and usage of that patient data comes with a lot of risk, including reputational challenges.
Report July 1, 2019
This week's edition of The Week That Was details how health and medical groups are taking action to address the “greatest public health challenge of the 21st century” and what you need to know from a busy week in healthcare policy.
Report June 17, 2019
AI is to 2019 what blockchain was to 2018. Beyond the buzz, what could AI actually mean for the healthcare industry?
Report June 10, 2019
Missed BIO 2019? Among the conversations about new innovations, pricing and access, public policy was the topic on everyone’s minds. We’ve got a recap for you in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Report May 20, 2019
As drug pricing continues to be under the microscope, it’s a tough environment for drug makers. In this week’s edition of The Week That Was, we explain one way they can communicate value.
Report May 6, 2019
What do vacationers on a cruise ship in St. Lucia, Avengers fans in California and some Brooklyn residents have in common? Check out the Week That Was for the answer.
Report February 25, 2019
The anti-vaccination movement is causing challenges not just in healthcare, but now in tech. Read more on how Scott Gottlieb, Adam Schiff and Mark Zuckerberg are all wrestling with the issue.
Report February 18, 2019
Our favorite #healthpolicyvalentines, new FDA guidance regarding complex generics and what you need to know now regarding data security from pharma and patient perspectives. It’s all in the latest edition of The Week that Was.
Report February 4, 2019
Everyone seems to be talking about digital health, but what does that really look like in action? To better understand the trend, we explore one of the biggest players in digital health – Apple.
Report January 28, 2019
Climate change is named a top 10 health threat and we’ve broken down the conundrum for pharma companies regarding activating on the issue. Plus, some new healthcare policy updates impacting insurance coverage.
Report January 14, 2019
What do CBD, digital health and “femtech” all have in common? They’re some of the fastest growing categories for healthcare investing in 2019. Take a look at the latest insights in this week’s issue of The Week That Was.
Report December 10, 2018
How is it mid-December already? Hanukkah just ended, Christmas is in two weeks—and there are only 22 days left in 2018…Feeling sufficiently overwhelmed? We feel you. Luckily, we’ve got a holiday-themed TWTW that will help you Shake It Off (Chanukah-pella style?)
Report December 3, 2018
Well, readers, it is - - amazingly - - the last month of 2018. It’s been a year jam-packed with medical breakthroughs, political changes, and a heavy dose of controversy at every step.
Report November 19, 2018
It's not even Thanksgiving, and we've already broken out the snow boots and shovels. While the New York area was nearly gridlocked from last week's snowstorm, our team was not. In fact, we’re pretty darn busy with a flurry of healthcare news.
Report November 12, 2018
Good morning, readers! Clearly you—and 113 million people—were as pumped about the elections as we were. This year’s midterms had the highest voter turnout in 50 years. While election coverage—and the ongoing ballot counting in Georgia, Florida, and Arizona
Report October 29, 2018
Welcome to Hallo-week! As the Reputation and Risk Management Practice coordinates our costumes, we’re also keeping our third eye on the news – scanning for the spookiest updates in healthcare.
Report October 24, 2018
The industry and the Department of Health and Human Services presented different visions of what greater pricing transparency looks like in the future, complete with separate proposals of how and what information should be shared with consumers.
Report October 22, 2018
Ever feel like you need a little superhero strength to get through your Monday? We’ve got you covered! Actually Marvel does, with a video short that calculates the healthcare costs Daredevil has incurred from his injuries as compared to everyone else he’s brawled with.
Report October 15, 2018
It’s Monday. It’s fall. And everything is far from certain in healthcare. But as Enzo Ferrari said, “The future is always in the hands of those who know how to preempt it.”
Report October 8, 2018
After a particularly intense week in the media, a three-day weekend seems like a much needed respite. However, not everyone is celebrating Columbus Day. For those of you in the office this Monday, we offer a TWTW edition focused on transparency
Report October 1, 2018
Get ready, it is mid-term season! And healthcare is HUUUUGE this cycle. According to voters, healthcare (and its costs) is one of the most important issues cited as we head into elections.
Report October 1, 2018
Leslie Isenegger, Principal Strategist, Risk & Reputation Management, was quoted alongside industry experts about pricing strategies for up-and-coming, innovative medicines. Read it on PharmaVOICE.com.
Report September 24, 2018
Fall is officially here, marking week three of the NFL season (we’ve got some Browns fans in the house), the rapid approach of the midterm elections, and the kickoff of the socially acceptable window for ordering pumpkin spice lattes.
Report September 17, 2018
As tempests raged along our coasts and in the nation’s capital last week, we are all left asking for a metaphoric and literal dose of sunshine and transparen-C. Last week, we witnessed biotech billionaires get charged with fraud for misleading investors and watched Memorial
Report September 10, 2018
Despite dramatic news coming out of Washington in recent days—from the leaked Kavanaugh documents to the “Deep State Deep Throat” anonymous op-ed in the New York Times, the latest Kaiser Health Tracking Poll finds that American voters are still focused on healthcare:
Report August 28, 2018
President Trump and HHS Secretary Azar gave a slightly delayed, much anticipated speech on the Administration’s Blueprint to lower drug prices.
Report August 28, 2018
We are gobsmacked at the amount of pharma pricing activity following the release of President Trump’s “Blueprint” to lower drug prices. Read our take on this and other healthcare news.
Report August 28, 2018
Happy Monday readers! We’ve got a busy week behind us and another underway so let’s get to it. The FDA was all business this week, Arkansas became the first state to test a work requirement for non-disabled Medicaid beneficiaries and PhRMA is checking ICER - here is TWTW!
Report August 28, 2018
From the Warriors and the Capitals to Bob Baffert, Mike Smith, and Justify doing the near-impossible at the Belmont, June started off with some seriously big wins. We’ve also seen a lot of action on the healthcare front this week
Report August 28, 2018
Gooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!!!!!!!! Sorry folks, we've been feeling inspired by the World Cup kicking off and needed to get that out of systems since 2014. While the rest of the globe is focused on soccer (or football), we haven't missed last week's penalty k
Report August 28, 2018
Summertime…and the livin' is easy. Well, sort of. It was another intense week in healthcare headlines. The FDA may get a new name; Facebook is redirecting users searching for opioids and the WHO has us wondering if our Candy Crush obsession is unhealthy.
Report August 28, 2018
Summer hit the country hard this week, with temps on both coasts and most of the Midwest reaching near-triple digits. Last week’s headlines were nearly as extreme. From one biopharma’s Right-to-Try misstep to political shade thrown at BIO and PhRMA for the infamous PABNAB ra
Report August 28, 2018
We took the holiday to rest, play with fireworks (the legal kind, mostly) and now we’re back in action for this week’s dose of health care headlines. This week we take inspiration from the eponymous popcorn king, Orville Redenbacher. Born on July 16, nearly 110 years ago, Or
Report August 28, 2018
Over at TWTW headquarters, we’ve got Elastigirl-envy because the constant barrage of breaking health stories had us stretched thin. With all of the approvals, price tweets, guidances and policy talk, we started thinking we needed super-human powers to keep up with the incred
Report August 28, 2018
Happy Monday, readers! Remember when August was a slow, plodding month? Neither does anyone else. This was another week for big deals and tackling the industry’s biggest questions. Dive into the dog days with us in this edition of The Week That Was…
Report August 28, 2018
Good morning TWTW readers. With another soggy, news-filled week under our belts, TWTW is starting to think we’re ready for fall. Pumpkin spice lattes, anyone?
Report August 28, 2018
Summer is coming to a close, but actions around drug pricing and access just keep heating up. PBMs are dropping drugs from formulary… while the state of Ohio dropped PBMs. Read on for more—and, check out our very own senior advisor Peter Pitts' Health Affairs piece on creati
Report August 28, 2018
WOOOOW!!! So, a lot happened in Washington this week… which we won’t be commenting on! However, in case you missed it…plenty was happening in healthcare. Here are a few news nuggets of interest:
Report July 30, 2018
FDA had another busy week: recalling Ritz crackers & goldfish, committing to create a modernized definition of what is a “dairy product,” approving new magnetic systems to prevent breast cancer patients from being exposed to excessive radioactive materials during biopsies.
Report July 19, 2018
In this collaborative piece, Meg Alexander, Managing Director of our Reputation & Risk Management practice and Susan Suponcic, Managing Director of our Pricing and Market Access practice, highlight misalignments in perception that derail access to orphan drugs.
Report June 25, 2018
Our PR Group is just back from Strengthening Patient Advocacy Relations Conference where Meg Alexander, Head, Reputation & Risk Management & Chris Iafolla, Head, Digital & Social Strategy, presented “Worlds Colliding: When Patient Activism Meets Pharma’s Digital Channels".
Report June 7, 2018
We’ve pulled together for you all our best thinking from our Reputation & Risk Management team - comprised of healthcare communicators, policy-shapers and crisis response specialists.
Report June 5, 2018
Key Factors Shaping the U.S. Market Landscape for Rare Diseases
Report May 17, 2018
The annual Food and Drug Law Institute conference is the premier regulatory geek prom of the year. I’ve just returned from this gathering and would like to share some of what I said and learned.
Report May 7, 2018
Good morning folks. It’s Monday, we’re caffeinated and its one week away from Mother’s Day (you’re welcome). There were so many healthcare issues last week that we’re suffering a bit of whiplash. Hold on to your seats, for these healthcare headlines:
Report April 30, 2018
In the largest multi-state food-borne E. coli outbreak since 2006, at least 84 people across 19 states have been infected with E. coli from romaine lettuce in the past month. The team at TWTW is counting ourselves lucky that we are unusually big fans of kale. In other news..
Report April 23, 2018
Happy Monday, readers! While we’re busy celebrating Earth Day by eating local, non-bagged lettuces and reading and recycling newspapers, we also caught up on breaking news in healthcare headlines
Report April 16, 2018
Whether you spent the weekend jamming at a music festival in the sunny, warm desert, or doing something more mundane like taxes switching between heat and air conditioning in your apartment, you may have missed this week’s healthcare and crisis comms headlines.
Report April 9, 2018
TWTW team spent this weekend doing some spring cleaning in the hopes that it would bring us East Coasters some, well, spring…Fingers crossed that a little wishful thinking and the removal of some pretty major dust bunnies will get the warm weather vibes coming our way.
Report April 2, 2018
APRIL FOOLS’! No, the CEOs of Pfizer and Regeneron are not shaking hands and working it out following their heightened rhetoric about drug prices two years ago. It may be April 2nd, but we couldn’t let April Fool’s pass without The Week That Was team having a little fun.
Report March 26, 2018
Happy Monday! The Week That Was team survived the 4th (and hopefully last) nor’easter of the season and is taking in the storm of news that blew in with it.
Report March 19, 2018
We know its Monday and the weather on the east coast is still hovering around 30º, but hang in there, fasten your seat belts, put up your tray tables and read on for The Week That Was...
Report March 16, 2018
What a week! As the debate over gun control dominated national media, we kept our eyes on another busy week of healthcare news.
Report March 12, 2018
Just when we thought spring might be around the corner, a second nor’easter comes along (no need to be smug West Coast readers, we know you’ve got the sun). While many of you took a well-deserved snow day, The Week That Was team was glued to our computer screens.
Report March 6, 2018
March made quite the entrance this year. The Week That Was team is relieved to be back online after that wicked nor’easter gusted through town, taking out power, crippling train lines and most certainly mussing our hair. Here are a few healthcare news highlights.
Report February 26, 2018
Spent last week watching Shaun White win his third gold medal? Finding yourself enthralled by every Curling match on TV? Seriously, we just don’t get that one… Regardless, if you missed last week’s breaking healthcare news, we’ve got you covered.
Report February 21, 2018
Leslie Isenegger and Paul Tyahla, Reputation & Risk Management, were featured in the "Pricing Front & Center" article in the January 2018 edition of PharmaVOICE.
Report February 12, 2018
CEO’s were making headlines last week for a host of reasons. Oh, and it’s been reported that next week, the Trump Administration is expected to propose new rules and legislative initiatives to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to Medicare patients. Read on for TWTW...
Report February 5, 2018
One Super Bowl game, 1.33 billion chicken wings and 12.5 million pizzas later, we know the feeling all too well. So we’ll wrap up this intro, grab our emotional support peacock, and get right to the headlines from last week. Read on for The Week That Was...
Report January 29, 2018
Well, that was quick! No, we’re not talking about the weekend…we’re talking about the three-day government shutdown. Philadelphia became the first city to plan and support the opening of safe injection sites for drug use under medical supervision. This is The Week That Was..
Report January 22, 2018
Hello Readers, the federal government may be shut down, but The Week That Was team is firing on all cylinders! And it’s a good thing because healthcare is not lacking in the headlines.
Report January 15, 2018
The first week of January was brimming with activity for life sciences companies. In DC, former Eli Lilly exec Alex Azar appeared before the Senate Finance committee for his second confirmation hearing in his bid for HHS Secretary. Read this and more in this week's TWTW!
Report January 8, 2018
The Week That Was is back in the New Year, with a new look and new company name: Syneos Health. The new brand represents the combined CRO capabilities of your old friends at inVentiv Health and INC Research, which you may recall, merged last May. New year, new company.
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