Blog 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.
Blog October 8, 2019
The FDA is expecting to receive more than 200 investigational new drug applications per year for gene therapies, starting in 2020. What does this mean for life science companies? Check out this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Blog October 4, 2019
Recognizing that the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) goes beyond the conventionally recognized symptoms, Sanofi has announced a new app to support people with the disease—specifically, their mental health.
Blog October 3, 2019
23andMe, the spit-kit DNA test company that announced a partnership with GSK last year, is embarking on a new health care foray. In partnership with the startup TrialSpark, 23andMe is going to play its part in revolutionizing clinical trials.
Blog September 30, 2019
How could the recent impeachment inquiry effect drug pricing legislation on the Hill? In this week’s edition of The Week That Was, we analyze the possible implications a presidential impeachment would have on drug pricing policy.
Blog September 26, 2019
With mental health drawing an increasing amount of attention, big brands like Starbucks are stepping up to craft a more inclusive workplace with new benefits and policies that put the health of their employees first.
Blog September 25, 2019
Over many years, studies have highlighted how mental health and behaviors affect physical health. Intertwined with this concept we’ve seen new frontiers with behavioral economics, including motivational behavior, navigating biases and irrational behavior.
Blog 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.
Blog September 18, 2019
Data is everywhere these days, but what does it look like? The business of data visualization is a vital part of your team’s narrative, and it’s time to give it the attention it deserves.
Blog September 17, 2019
The producers of As Much As I Can, which just finished its run at NoHo’s Joe’s Pub, are the folks at ViiV Healthcare, a group venture formed by Pfizer, GSK and Shionogi, and they hope their play will help ameliorate the plight of people with HIV.
Blog September 16, 2019
Congress is back from summer recess and healthcare is top of mind. Check out our take on which policies could move in this week’s edition of The Week That Was.
Blog September 12, 2019
Global warming is changing the landscape of the world as we know it. With a growing risk for natural disasters, mental health implications as a result of adverse weather events are coming to the forefront of discussions about disaster preparedness.
Blog September 11, 2019
Helping modernize the clinical trials process by leaps and bounds, Janssen is undertaking new initiatives to empower research volunteers.
Blog 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.
Blog September 6, 2019
While general diabetes incidence is declining in the US, several populations aren’t seeing the same progress.
Blog September 5, 2019
In the age of wearables and smartphones, more and more consumers are tracking health-related data on their smart devices. From tracking steps to monitoring your list of medications, Apple’s Health app has been one of the most well-known health trackers on the market.
Blog August 29, 2019
Facebook is hoping that free coffee and privacy check-ins will convince users that it’s prioritizing their data, once again.
Blog August 29, 2019
Pharmaceutical leaders are meeting customers in their AirPods, according to iHeartMedia President Conal Byrne, because audio is a newly critical space for American content consumption.
Blog August 28, 2019
Researchers in California have designed new wearable technology that can detect subtle physiological signals through a sticker that adheres to the skin like a Band Aid. The new tech is slated to create new opportunities for health monitoring and clinical trial use.
Blog August 28, 2019
Though pioneering a brand-new health-monitoring technology, scientists at the Technical University of Munich are doing it through an ancient art: tattoos. Their goal is to ink people with customizable body art that will change color based on properties of their blood.
Blog 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.
Blog 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.
Blog August 14, 2019
Missed medical appointments cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars each year. Uber Health’s new deal with Medpod hopes to ease the burden with the delivery of remote care technology to the homes of patients.
Blog August 13, 2019
For decades, an Alzheimers cure has eluded scientists, who can only recognize the disease once it’s too late. As rates of dementia increase, a new biotech uses artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities to detect it earlier than ever.
Blog 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.
Blog August 7, 2019
Only in recent years have insurance companies been mandated to provide equal benefits for mental health as they do for general medical care. But here’s the challenge: Mental health care coverage is limited.
Blog August 6, 2019
Physicians in the UK are piloting multi-patient appointments in hopes of combating healthcare costs and HCP shortages.
Blog 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.
Blog July 31, 2019
What can we do to fight the influx of measles outbreaks? The answer lies in epidemiological data and the power of education.
Blog July 30, 2019
The elimination of CMOs at Johnson & Johnson, Uber and McDonalds highlights how marketing technologies are changing marketing at its core.
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