In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, Pharma Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) have been a lifeline for many patients seeking access to essential medications. These programs aim to help ...

On June 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion 24-03 (“AO 24-03”) involving a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s ...

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Patients with retinal diseases who were treated with anti-VEGF therapies through manufacturer patient assistance programs ...

The high cost of prescription eye medications affects over 2 million Americans dealing with vision problems. Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) offer a vital solution for the underinsured and ...

When Gury Doshi, MD, learned that a patient’s insurance didn’t cover her breast cancer medication, Doshi had a potential workaround. The patient could try to bypass the insurer and access the drug at ...

A long-standing ask from drugmakers, it was expected to expand such programmes to more patients on the drugs, or for more drugs to be supported by such PAPs. Almost a year on, and a day away from ...

Healthcare compliance risks exist even when a company takes steps to structure its business activities to follow the government's own statements. A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the ...

One of the most powerful components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was the mandate that nonprofit hospitals provide an income-based financial assistance program. But 10 years after the passage of ...

You may qualify for free Restasis through the drug’s manufacturer, myAbbVie Assist. That said, you won’t use your Medicare coverage. Restasis (cyclosporine), a brand-name eye drop for chronic dry eyes ...

Ten case studies were conducted between December 2001 and March 2002 to identify critical issues to be explored more widely in a multistate telephone survey. The case-study sites were selected to ...