Interviews

As pricing reforms like Most Favored Nation reshape global drug launches, patients may ultimately pay the highest price, said Dee Chaudhary of Clarivate.

Drug pricing transparency and easy discounts cut abandoned prescriptions, as federal policies put pressure on pharma, says Laura Jensen of GoodRx.

Justin Favaro, MD, discusses independent oncology models, ACA challenges, and strategies to reduce health care costs at IVBM Charlotte 2026.

Community oncology delivers top-tier cancer care close to home, said Nicolas Ferreyros, COA, championing research, advocacy, and innovation to prove it.

COA’s Christine Pfaff, RPh, MBA, highlights clinical and operational innovation, AI adoption, and practice-sharing as keys to advancing community oncology care.

COA's annual conference hits Orlando April 28, focusing on AI, targeted therapy innovation, and state-level oncology advocacy, explains cochair Johnetta Blakely, MD, MS, MMHC.

Phase 3 TETON-1 trial shows inhaled treprostinil improves FVC in IPF, signaling a potential new antifibrotic option.

Bispecific antibodies are delivering unprecedented response rates in multiple myeloma, offering fast, flexible options alongside CAR T-cell therapy, explains Prerna Mewawalla, MD.

Pediatric care deserts push Medicaid families into costly ED visits; learn how primary care access gaps fuel chronic issues and spending.

Rani Bansal, MD, explores what's driving the surge in breast cancer in young women and why earlier, risk-based screening matters.

AMCP 2026 spotlighted oncology innovation, AI, and payer strategies, with KOL insights on cost, access, and evolving managed care trends.

TETON-1 data show inhaled treprostinil improves FVC and reduces worsening in IPF, supporting a potential new treatment and combo strategy.

Experts from AMCP emphasize the importance of drug-adjacent early detection tests and screening ability to improve patient outcomes.

Experts from AMCP discuss the real-world evidence on GLP-1 usage and health care spending.

Daryl Pritchard, PhD, discusses the challenges to implementing biomarker testing that would advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Alyson Moadel-Robblee, PhD, outlines how the BOLD Program proactively supports cancer caregivers through community-based care.

At AMCP 2026, Kelsea Aragon, PharmD, discussed PrEP coverage, long-acting injectables, and payer strategies to improve HIV treatment access and adherence.

Despite high rates of grade 3/4 infection, teclistamab was granted full approval by the FDA. Ajay K. Nooka, MD, speaks on how to optimally treat this adverse effect.

Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD, MBA, examines how co-pay accumulators, maximizers, and AFPs shift costs, impact rebates, and create access challenges for patients.

At AMCP 2026, Adam Colborn, JD, warns the Alternatives to PAIN Act may expand access but risk destabilizing Medicare Part D and limiting plan participation.

Time-limited acalabrutinib plus venetoclax improves outcomes vs chemoimmunotherapy, offering the first FDA-approved all-oral fixed-duration CLL option, explains Adam Kittai, MD.

Abby Kim, PharmD, delves into oncology trends, biomarker testing gaps, and evolving clinical pathways shaping precision care and treatment decisions.

Ben Urick, PharmD, PhD, examines GLP-1 coverage gaps and real-world evidence challenges shaping payer decisions and obesity treatment access.

Hayley Knollman, MD, explains how ctDNA and genomic testing impact ER-positive metastatic breast cancer care, guiding sequencing decisions amid evolving HER2 categories.

At AMCP 2026, Daryl Pritchard, PhD, highlighted fragmentation, evidence gaps, and decision support needs limiting precision medicine adoption and outcomes.

Kelsea Aragon, PharmD, highlights the role of long-acting HIV therapies like lenacapavir and cabotegravir in improving adherence, flexibility, and prevention access.

Patty Taddei-Allen, PharmD, MBA, warns that co-pay accumulators and maximizers may lower plan costs but increase patient burden and disrupt medication adherence.

Adam Colburn, JD, highlights 3 federal bills to expand value-based care, digital therapeutics, and pharmacist reimbursement across Medicare and Medicaid.