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ACOs: A New Health Model for a New World
How healthcare is delivered to Medicare patients is changing as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are groups of providers that aim to provide integrated and coordinated care to Medicare patients that is driven by outcomes, and, if successful,...
By Denise Myshko • Dec. 27, 2012 -
PharmaTrax
Sales, Marketing, and R&D Trends from Industry Analysts Featured Briefs: Soft Metrics Uncover Medical Publications’ True Value Use of Efficacy and Effectiveness May Skew Reimbursement Decisions Extraneous Data Collected in Clinical Trials Cost Drug Developers Leading Biosimilar Companies Expe...
By Denise Myshko • Dec. 27, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Stock via Getty ImagesTrendlineArtificial intelligence & machine learning
After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.
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Tools of the Trade
New Electronic and Web-based Applications, Sites, and Technologies Featured Briefs: Symphony Health Solutions Launches ePrescribing Solutions Suite Optum Accelerates Late-Phase Research E-UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS In other technology news Source Healthcare Analytics, a Symphony Health Solutions c...
By Denise Myshko • Dec. 27, 2012 -
Experts: Thought Leaders
Mike Ackermann, Ph.D. Senior VP, Global Commercial Solutions, Quintiles, a biopharmaceutical services company offering fully integrated clinical, commercial, consulting, and capital solutions. For more information, visit quintiles.com. Faraz Ali. VP, Program Management and Commercial Planning, b...
By PharmaVoice Team • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Global: Markets
The Continued Influence of Global Markets Across all aspects of the business, the life-sciences industry can no longer afford to think and act locally. From changing demographics, emerging markets increasing in influence, and an increasing focus on both biotech products and generics, pharmaceutic...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Regulatory
Pharmaceutical Regulations Become More Challenging As pharmaceutical regulations become more complex globally, regulatory professionals are challenged to stay abreast of new regulations to remain compliant. Now more than ever, global health authorities are looking for a comprehensive risk managem...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Outsourcing
Outsourcing Becomes Strategic Pharma and biotech companies are now looking to their outsourcing partners to also weigh in on critical strategic and execution decisions. Cost, time to market, and risk are causing more companies to reduce their reliance on internal R&D for innovation. Outsourci...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Technology
Technology in Clinical Trials Data are the lifeblood of a clinical trial, yet more information isn’t always the answer to improved productivity. Data are the glue that hold clinical trials together, says Colin Hill, CEO, president, chairman, and co-founder of GNS Healthcare. “Data are being creat...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Protocols
Optimizing Clinical Trials Experts say optimizing the various processes in clinical development is critical for the timely and efficient approval of new products. Over the past several years pharmaceutical companies have been facing increases in costs and delays in conducting their clinical trial...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
The C-Suite: Corporate Strategies
A New Path Ahead According to a recent Quintiles New Health report, a lack of capital and the increased reluctance of payers to reimburse for new medications are serious concerns among biopharma companies. Everyone is in agreement that the current level of healthcare spending is unsustainable, an...
By PharmaVoice Team • Nov. 13, 2012 -
On the Calendar
The Calendar Industry Events and Conferences, including SPECIAL DISCOUNTS Coming ATTRACTIONS Social Media, Mobile & Gaming for Pharma: How To Develop, Monitor, & Execute Digital Strategies To Engage Your Audiences, Strengthen Brand Awareness & Maximize Your Communication & Marketi...
By Taren Grom • Nov. 8, 2012 -
UpFront
Awards… Honored by Working Mother Bayer has been recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of the nation’s 100 best companies for working mothers. This is the ninth time in the past 10 years the company has been recognized on the annual list Clinical Research Advantage Executive Honorod Clinic...
By Taren Grom • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Letter from the Editor
Volume 12 • Number 10 Publisher Lisa Banket Editor Taren Grom Creative Director Marah Walsh Managing Editor Denise Myshko Senior Editor Robin Features Editor Kim Ribbink Contributing Editor Carolyn Gretton Design Associate Ariel Medel National Account Managers Trish Kane, Cathy Tracy WEBCAST?NETW...
By Taren Grom • Nov. 8, 2012 -
China's Pharma Star Shines Bright
With a large patient population, government commitment to healthcare reform, a huge depth of scientific talent, and a powerful economy, China has been identified by many as the world’s most important emerging biopharma market. With a population of 1.3 billion people, China is both the world’s mos...
By Kim Ribbink • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Last Word
Developing a Patient-Centric Business Model Rob Bazemore, President of Janssen Biotech, discusses why and how the company is implementing a patient-centric focus throughout all levels of the company. PV: What does being patient-centric mean for Janssen Biotech? Bazemore: Patients are our top pri...
By Rob Basemore • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Talent Pool
Pharmaceutical Pool Dr. Lawrence Bloch Infinity Names Business Chief Lawrence Bloch, M.D., has joined Infinity Pharmaceuticals as executive VP, chief financial officer, and chief business officer. Dr. Bloch is responsible for the company’s corporate, financial, and business development strategies...
By Carolyn Gretton • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Letter from the Editor
The Long Goodbye: Alzheimer’s Disease The numbers are almost as daunting as Alzheimer’s disease itself. Today, 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease. Every four seconds around the world, someone is diagnosed with dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there are 7.7 ...
By Taren Grom • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Data Management and Functional Outsourcing
Mark Penniston, Senior VP & General Manager, Clinical Analytics, Theorem Clinical Research. Theorem Clinical Research is a leading midsized provider of comprehensive clinical research and development services with offices in more than 30 countries and a customer base comprised of some of th...
By Mark Penniston • Aug. 31, 2012 -
A single, Common User Identity: The Door to an Optimized User Experience
A Single, Common User Identity: The Door to an Optimized User Experience Investigators involved in clinical trials will tell you how important single sign-on would be to them. Speaking with investigational sites involved in multiple trials, they explain how operating multiple technology solutions...
By Bill Byrom • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Key Data Management Strategies for Successful Late-Phase Studies
Late-phase studies present a set of unique goals and challenges unlike those in earlier phase clinical trials. Because this brand of research strives to reflect the real world, study designs are varied, data may be unavailable, and the uncontrolled environment may present unexpected results. At t...
By Steve Gulyas • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Preparing for Big Data: Laying the Foundation with Master Data Management
Preparing for Big Data: Laying the Foundation with Master Data Management Experts John Busalacchi, Senior Principal, IMS?Health. IMS Health is a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry, covering markets in 100-plus countries around the world. For mor...
By John Busalacchi Senior Principal • Aug. 31, 2012 -
SHOWCASE FEATURE: Data Management: The Dynamics of Data Management
Carrie Coutre, director, study standards implementation (SSI) operations, for Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, says while the traditional data management resides with the CRO, Millennium’s SSI operations department works with the CRO as the liaison for data quality and all data-related ac...
By Carolyn Gretton • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Coming of Age: India Grows in Stature
India’s pharmaceutical industry is now the third largest in the world in terms of volume and stands 14th in terms of value. The country’s pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $55 billion in 2020 from $12.6 billion in 2009. And with a population of 1.1 billion, India is predicted to be the m...
By Kim Ribbink • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Companion Diagnostics: Partnering for Success
As the development of personalized medicine gains momentum, device and pharmaceutical companies are collaborating in their development efforts. They are creating partnerships for the development of diagnostics to accompany clinical trials. In fact, there has been an acceleration of companion diag...
By Denise Myshko • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Patient E-ngagement: A Marriage Made in Cyber Space
It wasn’t very long ago that industry involvement with social media consisted of only what our experts call “buzz monitoring," or the analysis and interpretation of patients’ public comments in online communities. While this practice was a good place to start, the industry is set to take the next...
By Robin Robinson • Aug. 30, 2012