Financial considerations in bispecific therapy are discussed.
This is a video synopsis/summary of a Peer Exchange involving Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL; Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC; Sarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP; Melody Chang, RPh, MBA, BCOP; and Ryan Cain, PA-C.
Haumschild asks about unmet needs in operationalizing bispecific antibodies for hematologic malignancies. Chang shares her experience with bispecific coverage and reimbursement. While her organization has not encountered payer denials or unexpected prior authorizations, most bispecifics lack classified codes, delaying claim processing. Additional documentation like invoices may be requested. She emphasizes open communication with payers to facilitate approvals. Haumschild notes the importance of collaboration between providers and payers for timely access. Hanna describes how his pharmacy and therapeutics committee and clinical practice committee assessed bispecific operational considerations and clinical value. Quick adoption was justified by unprecedented response rates in highly refractory multiple myeloma. Similarly transformational impacts are expected across hematologic malignancies as familiarity increases. Haumschild concurs this is an exciting time, with many game-changing innovations emerging for lymphomas and myeloma. The discussion highlights the need to align operational logistics and payer policies with the clinical promise of bispecific therapies.
Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC® editorial staff.
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