A central question facing ICER and CVS Caremark is whether a drug’s value should depend on not only a measure such as QALYs, but also on which disease or population is being treated, which implies that a QALY may not always have the same weight.
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2018 New Drugs Approvals: An All-Time Record, And A Watershed
2018 stands out not only for the sheer volume of new drug approvals, but also for their quality, and the affirmation of several important trends that make it a watershed. There is every reason to believe that pharmaceutical innovation is shifting into …
The Game Isn’t Worth The Candle: Reflections On The JPM Healthcare Conference
The “JPM week” in San Fran is an annual kickoff for the industry. After a weekend to reflect, I come away more concerned than ever about the event and our industry.
AI Picks Out ‘Shapeshifting’ Cancer Cells, Revealing Potential New Drug Targets
AI has enabled researchers to identify women with ovarian cancer who have more aggressive disease and may lead to the identification of new drug targets, including potentially immunotherapy.
It’s Not About What You Know. Soft Skills Are Hard
Cultivating and reinforcing what makes us human is the ticket and in the process, we must stop referring to those skills and attributes as “soft” as they are the only thing that’s -still- hard for the competition.
It’s Not About What You Know. Soft Skills Are Hard
Cultivating and reinforcing what makes us human is the ticket and in the process, we must stop referring to those skills and attributes as “soft” as they are the only thing that’s -still- hard for the competition.
Your Questions Are Part Of The Answer: Kickstart Innovation With Your Questions
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. The questions you ask shape the direction for people to explore for answers, hence become part of the answer. In the brave new world of VUCA, good questions can shape the direct…
Meet the Doctor who actually cares about what you eat
Meet the young Doctor building a business empire on nutrition via her community of dedicated social media followers.
Public Option And Medicaid Buy-Ins Emerge From 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
Public options to expand health coverage are emerging on the campaign trail ahead of next year’s 2020 Democratic Presidential primaries.
Utah Teen Drove Blindfolded For ‘Bird Box Challenge’, Why You Should Not
Here is what the Layton, Utah, police described as the “predictable result.”
