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Talkback from Tufts: Defending R&D Costs
by Joe DiMasi, director of economic analysis, Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development
William Looney’s posting for this blog, “Calculating the Cost of R&D: Defending Tufts Research” (January 11, 2012), raises a number of interesting and important points. Both the posting and the working paper by F.M. Scherer on which the posting was based, [...]
Posted in Guest Blog, R&D, pricing Also tagged R&D, Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development 2 Comments
The 'S' Word in Healthcare Reform
by Tom Norton
In little more than two years, the main elements of the HCR will take hold across the nation. As implementation continues to ramp up, one of the more intriguing questions surrounding its activation is, is the “S” word being realized?…That is, “S” as in “savings.” Are the much publicized “savings” that were projected [...]
Posted in Guest Blog, Regulatory, Strategy, healthcare Also tagged ACO, CLASS Act, healthcare reform, HHS, Medicare Advantage 3 Comments
Should Doctors Shoulder Healthcare Costs?
As the debate over the rising costs of new drug R&D and brand name medications rages on, physicians are increasingly doing their part to minimize collateral damage inflicted upon the patient.
A new report from Bain & Company — The new cost-conscious doctor: changing America’s healthcare landscape — reveals that, increasingly, physicians believe that part of [...]
Posted in healthcare Also tagged Bain & Company, doctors, healthcare reform, physicians, value Leave a comment
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