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Episode 13- Current Developments of Pharmacotherapeutic Spending
During this segment, David Calabrese, RPh, MHP, explores the current trends of pharmacotherapeutic spending for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Mr Calabrese explains that from a research and developmental stage, there has been a stronger trend toward investing within the specialty market, rather than on traditional products.
Over 30 new products have been approved in the United States over the past year, and this number is expected to continue to grow annually. For this reason, investors seem more interested in supporting today’s higher-cost, complex therapies rather than traditional products for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.
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From Red Tape to Relief: Rewriting the Rules of Prior Authorization
June 23rd 2025Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
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Moving Evidence From Research to Practice: Q&A With Ken Cohen, MD
June 23rd 2025In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Ken Cohen, MD, executive director of translational research at Optum Health.
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