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America’s healthcare costs are in deep crisis

World of DTC Marketing

The media have targeted pharmaceutical companies for a long time because sensational headlines lead to clicks. Forget the fact that prescription drugs only account for $.10 10 of every healthcare dollar spent and that hospital chains are raking in cash with PBM’s and insurers we love to place blame.

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A realistic view of healthcare in 2022

World of DTC Marketing

More and more patients demand a level of service they want with the increased costs of health insurance premiums. 1ne: The value proposition of prescription drugs still outweighs potential side effects – Wegovy’s demand quickly exceeded supply after the FDA approved once-weekly semaglutide injections.

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Everything You Need to Know About Prior Authorizations in Healthcare

Referral MD

Prior authorization is a pivotal component of healthcare, bridging the relationship between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. While a physician may determine a treatment plan, they must get the insurers green light to ensure coverage. Prescription drugs with high misuse potential.

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Sorry, the Inflation Bill won’t lower healthcare costs

World of DTC Marketing

The Inflation Reduction Act’s health insurance subsidies and drug pricing reforms will improve health care affordability for Americans but won’t do a damn thing for our overall healthcare costs, which will keep rising. This is going to lead to a lot of health problems and associated costs. will be severely obese.

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New FDA head needs to examine the accelerated approval program

World of DTC Marketing

The analysis focused on Medicare Part B and Part D spending — which covers outpatient medical care and prescription drugs, respectively, — in 2017, 2018 and 2019, the researchers said. Between 2011 and 2018, cumulative spending on 44 FDA-approved oral targeted therapy drugs was $3.5

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Breaking Down Patient Access Barriers

PM360

Rising medical debt and high out-of-pocket expensesdriven in part by pharmaceutical price hikes, limited insurance coverage, shifts to high-deductible health plans, and the growing complexity of treatmentsplace an unprecedented burden on patients and providers. This crisis has far-reaching implications, extending beyond individual finances.

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What should DTC do?

World of DTC Marketing

Consumers would ask their doctor about an advertised prescription drug in a perfect world. Why are DTC TV ads continually repeated even though research shows that oversaturation leads to decreased ROI? Is it because the DTC team and agency believe it will lead to more Rxs? In our REAL world, that isn’t the way it happens.

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