February 2, 2017
The American Medical Association and 16 patient, physician, hospital and pharmacy groups have issued a resounding message to health plans: it’s time to reform prior authorizations. In a new principles document, the group calls for data-driven policies that don’t disrupt patient care or unduly burden physicians and their staff.
January 19, 2017
UnitedHealth Group announced higher than expected earnings this week, celebrating an 18 percent year-over-year increase to $185 billion in 2106 revenue. But not everyone’s cheering.
December 16, 2016
Hepatitis C patients keep waiting…and waiting…and waiting.
December 14, 2016
Two American public health epidemics are colliding – creating new headaches for policymakers and more heartache for communities across the country.
December 8, 2016
There’s no way to address America’s prescription drug abuse crisis without balanced pain management, explained the National Institutes of Health’s Linda Porter, PhD, at Tuesday’s Summit on Balanced Pain Management.
December 2, 2016
On the heels of recent research confirming breakthrough drugs’ impact on patients with high cholesterol, the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health has released a quick-draw video exploring obstacles for patient access.
November 22, 2016
For patients with extremely high cholesterol, the promise of new PCSK9 inhibitors just keeps growing.
November 11, 2016
Cardiovascular disease cuts across ethnicities and demographics as the leading cause of death in the United States, explains a new white paper from the Institute for Patient Access.
November 6, 2016
Heart health has long been on the minds of Americans. About 85.6 million people in this country are living with…
November 3, 2016
More than a year after a breakthrough drug for cystic fibrosis became available, fewer than half of patients who meet the Food and Drug Administration’s criteria can actually access the medication.
