Podcasts

"Not So Different": Is There a Role for Biosimilars in Value-Based Models?

November 24th 2019

As fee-for-service models give way to value-based healthcare delivery models, US providers and patients alike can hopefully look forward to lower healthcare costs, increased quality of care, and improved outcomes. But what role will biosimilars have to play in value-based care? This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with Jeffrey Scott, MD, chief medical officer of Integra Connect, about this issue.

"Not So Different": HealthyWomen Wants to Educate US Women About Biosimilars

November 17th 2019

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In October of this year, the nonprofit organization HealthyWomen, a group that seeks to educate women to make informed choices about their health, hosted its first Biosimilars and Women’s Health Science and Policy Forum. The daylong forum offered expert perspectives on the state of biosimilars in the United States, legislative and regulatory updates, and a look at challenges and opportunities for biosimilars to improve women’s access to treatment. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with one of the presenters from that meeting, Lisa Kennedy Sheldon, PhD, APRN, AOCNP, FAAN.

"Not So Different": AARP Says High Prescription Drug Prices Will Impact All Americans

November 10th 2019

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In September, AARP issued its latest Rx Price Watch report, which tracks price trends for prescription drugs that are widely used by older Americans. That report highlighted the problem of skyrocketing drug costs; it found that the retail prices for widely used drugs increased well above the rate of inflation, and that’s a troubling trend for Medicare beneficiaries. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with one of the authors of that report, Leigh Purvis, MPA.

"Not So Different": What's New in Biosimilars in Gastroenterology

November 3rd 2019

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With new research being presented, and with new biosimilars in the pipeline that target inflammatory bowel disease, October was a notable month for biosimilars in the gastroenterology space. This week on the podcast, we’re rounding up the top developments in gastroenterology for the month of October 2019.

"Not So Different": Strategies for Biosimilar Developers in a Litigious US Landscape

October 27th 2019

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In August of this year, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled in favor of Amgen in a long-running patent litigation concerning Sandoz’s biosimilar etanercept, Erelzi. As a result of that decision, biosimilar etanercept appears to be on a lengthy hold in the US market, and that has a number of biosimilar stakeholders concerned. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with Rick Lozano, vice president of Biosimilars and Integrated Business Development for AmerisourceBergen. We discuss the ruling in the case, its potential impacts on the healthcare system, and what drug makers can do now to help educate other stakeholders about biosimilars and improve uptake.

"Not So Different": Are We Ready for Biosimilar Rituximab in the United States?

October 20th 2019

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It’s widely expected that the United States will see launches of one or both of the FDA-approved rituximab biosimilars, Ruxience and Truxima, in the coming months, but just how ready is the United States to bring these products to the clinic, especially given the fact that subcutaneously administered reference rituximab has taken on such a key place in clinical practice, and given the fact that both biosimilars have so-called “skinny labels” because of issues related to intellectual property and exclusivities?

"Not So Different": What Have We Learned So Far About US Oncology Biosimilars?

October 13th 2019

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Among the biggest biosimilars news of this year was the launch of the first 2 anticancer biosimilars. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with an expert who's sharing her insight into these developments in the oncology space. Christina Corridon, MPH, MBA, is a principal at the professional services firm ZS Associates, where she is a leader in ZS' oncology practice and leads their biosimilars vertical. She joined us to talk about the state of play in the US biosimilars market, what we can learn from ongoing experience, and how sustainable the US market for biosimilars may be today.

"Not So Different": OneOncology Gives a Closer Look at Its Biosimilar Adoption

September 29th 2019

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This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with Jeffrey Patton, MD, chief executive officer of Tennessee Oncology, a partner practice of OneOncology, and the president of physician services for OneOncology. Patton shares with us the rationale for the adoption of biosimilars, how patients are responding, and lessons learned.

"Not So Different": Where Are We Headed With Oncology Biosimilars? Vizient Weighs In

September 15th 2019

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In its semiannual drug pricing forecast, healthcare performance company Vizient said that biosimilars will be a key part of combatting rising spending on drugs. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with Steven Lucio, PharmD, BCPS, associate vice president of clinical solutions and pharmacy program development at Vizient, on how oncology biosimilars are poised to make an impact.

"Not So Different": How a Value-Based Pathway Led to Increased Biosimilar Use

September 1st 2019

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This week on the podcast, we're speaking with Colin C. Edgerton, MD. He's one of the founding members of Articularis Healthcare Group, which has created a value-based rheumatoid arthritis treatment pathway that has boosted biosimilar use.