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It’s getting harder to launch a new drug to physicians

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Physicians are tired and overwhelmed with medical information on new drugs. A client launched an Oncology drug based on extensive research with physicians, but the results were not that good during a post-launch evaluation. The post It’s getting harder to launch a new drug to physicians. What happened?

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Marketing to physicians

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: Reaching physicians with key brand messages isn’t hard, but the online landscape has become crowded with many players. By far, Medscape is still number one in physician reach , and medical journal advertising has been proven to result in more branded Rx’s. What about physician social media sites?

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HCPs use of digital

World of DTC Marketing

The value proposition to HCP marketers is different from the value proposition that physicians want. They need to use the power of online to connect physicians and share information. When I worked on an Oncology drug, we included a forum where physicians could post questions to thought leaders on the drug.

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AMA: CMS’ 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Would Create ‘Financial Instability’

MedCity News

The 2023 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor — which calculates how much a physician is reimbursed by Medicare for services — changed to $33.06, a $1.55 The American Medical Association strongly opposes the cuts. decrease from 2022 at $34.61.

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HCP’s use of social media: the good and the not so good

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: A survey of more than 4,000 physicians showed that virtually every physician uses social media for personal reasons, while two-thirds use it for professional reasons. According to Sermo, two-thirds of physicians spend at least an hour on social media, with an average daily use of two hours and twenty-two minutes.

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‘Great on Paper’: Why Primary Care Physicians Are Reluctant To Join Value-Based Care

MedCity News

Many primary care physicians are not participating in value-based payment models. The post ‘Great on Paper’: Why Primary Care Physicians Are Reluctant To Join Value-Based Care appeared first on MedCity News. A new study details why and potential solutions.

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Why Industry Groups Are Decrying CMS’ Physician Fee Schedule Proposal

MedCity News

CMS issued its proposed rule for next year’s Medicare physician fee schedule, revealing plans to cut payment rates by 2.8%. The post Why Industry Groups Are Decrying CMS’ Physician Fee Schedule Proposal appeared first on MedCity News.