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SXSW24: Better communication, collaboration, reimbursement needed to improve cancer care

Fierce Healthcare

Confusing insurance. Across multiple sessions, clinicians and patient advocates called for better access to specialty care, more thoughtful communication with patients and continued collaboration across stakeholders. Uncomfortable waiting rooms. Revealing hospital gowns. Exhausting travel between appointments.

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STAT+: DaVita faces another probe over ties to kidney care charity

STAT

attorney general is specifically looking at “communications with AKF, documents relating to donations to the AKF, and communications with patients, providers, and insurers regarding the AKF.” DaVita disclosed the new “civil investigative demand” in its latest annual financial filing to investors.

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STAT+: Biden admin proposes fixes to No Surprises Act’s dispute resolution process

STAT

But the behind-the-scenes battles between those providers and health insurers over what that care should cost have gotten ugly. Since the beginning of 2022, the No Surprises Act has shielded patients in most cases against bills from out-of-network providers for care delivered at in-network facilities.

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Prescribing Success: Dr. Linda Gutierrez-Miller’s Journey to Impactful Clinical Pharmacy and Inspiring Resilience!

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

About this part of her role, Dr. Gutierrez-Miller says, “When my patient without insurance is able to get an expensive lifesaving medication from a manufacturer Patient Assistance Program (PAP), I celebrate that they can receive the best medication despite their financial situation.”

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STAT+: Q&A: How the FDA could use AI for drug and device safety surveillance

STAT

Sentinel draws upon clinical records and insurance claims, and the agency uses its analyses to adjust drug labels, convene advisory committees and disseminate drug safety communication, the authors noted. 

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Potential impact of Pharma Tariffs on Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharma marketers must ensure transparent communication with healthcare providers, patients, and insurers about pricing changes influenced by pharma tariffs. Here are key strategic recommendations: Enhance Pricing Transparency: Clearly communicate how pharma tariffs impact product pricing.

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How much is Fiasp without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

The 10 mL (100 unit/mL) vial is $350 without insurance. Is Fiasp covered by insurance? Fiasp is covered on the majority of commercial insurances as well as those Medicaid and Medicare Part D health insurance plans that cover Novolog ( insulin aspart ). How much does Fiasp cost without insurance?