Sacrificing Quality for the QALY
/Patients are more than a number. But the QALY doesn't see them that way.
Read MorePatients are more than a number. But the QALY doesn't see them that way.
Read MoreWhen insurers switch stable patients' medication, patients may face re-emerging symptoms, battle new side effects and even wind up in the ER.
Read MoreWhen prior authorization delays treatment, patients can see their symptoms worsen and their relationship with their physician erode.
Read MoreIn a first-of-its-kind study, the Alliance for Patient Access reveals that non-medical switching, where insurers or pharmacy benefit managers drive stable patients to switch to lower-cost medicines, can levy widespread damage on patients’ quality of life.
Read MoreIt’s a familiar scenario for most of us. You get sick and go to the doctor. Your doctor takes your medical history, examines you, and makes recommendations about your treatment. Your doctor writes you a prescription. But, for many patients, the process of getting the medication prescribed by their doctor may be far more complicated.
Read MoreA new trend has more health insurers implementing what are known as co-pay accumulator programs, which change how patients meet their annual deductible. Insurers embrace the programs to increase their revenues and discourage the use of high-cost drugs. But, in so doing, they leave patients with a difficult choice.
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