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November 2, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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TODAY -- Join us for a #webinar to discuss the report findings. Register here: shorturl.at/ts84n

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ICER Launch Price & Access Webinar
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October 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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On Oct 27th, join us for a #webinar to discuss the ICER/West Health 2026 Launch Price and Access Report findings. Register here: shorturl.at/ts84n

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October 26, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Talking with Healthcare Today, Parkinson's Europe’s Francesco De Renzis says improving access to deep brain stimulation and raising awareness of it are “two sides of the same coin”.

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Francesco De Renzis: Deep brain stimulation - timing is critical
The partnerships director of Parkinson’s Europe says that improving access and raising awareness of deep brain stimulation are really two sides of the same coin.
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October 23, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Kansas lawmakers are diving into new federal bills that could reshape the 340B drug-discount program, aiming for greater transparency and accountability in patient eligibility and oversight.

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Kansas committee hears federal bills aimed at reining in 340B program expansion
The special committee heard an overview of federal proposals — including the Sustain and Secure Acts — and the HHS rebate pilot. Witnesses described proposals to define eligible patients, require reporting, limit contract‑pharmacy arrangements and authorize corrective action and civil monetary penalties for noncompliance.
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October 21, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Our next Molecular Therapy Presents webinar, Beyond prevalence: How rare diseases are shaping therapeutic innovation, is happening TOMORROW, October 21, 2026 at 11 AM CDT.

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Molecular Therapy Presents: Beyond prevalence: How rare diseases are…
Join leaders in rare disease research, gene therapy development, and clinical translation to discuss the scientific innovations and the challenges that…
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October 20, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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As healthcare budgets come under increasing pressure, biosimilars are not just an alternative; they test how we prioritise sustainability, fairness, and access in modern healthcare.

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October 20, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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ICER and West Health released a new “Launch Price and Access Report,” finding that the median drug launch prices continue to exceed $250,000 per year, contributing to increases in overall healthcare costs. Read more: shorturl.at/qAL1J

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ICER, West Health Release New Report Indicating that Median Prices of Newly Launched Drugs Continue to Exceed $250,000 - ICER
Despite policy shifts, high prescription drug prices continue to create major barriers to care.
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October 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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@circlejtp.me's health record tool is now on the Open Health Index. Sign in to a US health system on Epic and your full record downloads to your own computer, no server in between. We love it. Thank you!

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Download your full medical record from a US health system that uses Epic, straight to your computer. Optional tools let an AI assistant search it.
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October 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Access the practice cannot finish is just work booked in advance. It is tempting to measure patient access by how easy it is to start something — book online, send a message, request a refill, upload a form.

More: https://www.docvilla.com/patient/

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October 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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NICE has recommended Axhidrox, the first licensed topical anticholinergic cream for severe underarm sweating, for routine NHS use when other treatments haven’t worked.

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First licensed topical treatment for severe PAHH recommended by NICE
Axhidrox (glycopyrronium) cream, a licensed topical anticholinergic for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adults, will be recommended as an option by NICE.
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October 15, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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On Oct 20, ICER and West Health are releasing our 2026 Launch Price and Access Report.

On Oct 27th, join us for a #webinar to discuss the report findings. Register here: shorturl.at/ts84n

#patientaccess #affordability #evidencebased #prescriptiondrugs #valuebased
October 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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A new bill aimed at ensuring timely access to clinically administered drugs raises concerns about hospital pharmacy authority and its impact on patient care in New Hampshire.

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Committee weighs safety rules for clinically administered drugs; regulators, hospitals raise scope concerns
Members raised concerns that HB 256 could erode hospital pharmacy negotiating authority and would have limited reach against ERISA/self-funded plans; presenters stressed patient access and logistical benefits of allowing alternate drug-delivery options.
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October 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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On Oct 20, ICER and West Health are releasing our 2026 Launch Price and Access Report.

On Oct 27th, join us for a #webinar to discuss the report findings. Register here: shorturl.at/ts84n

#patientaccess #affordability #evidencebased #prescriptiondrugs #valuebased
ICER Launch Price & Access Webinar
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October 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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💡 Switch is about more than reclassification.

At #SwitchDay2026, speakers highlighted how #RealWorldEvidence, community pharmacists, digital tools and regulatory dialogue can improve #PatientAccess while maintaining high standards of safety and efficacy.
October 7, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama claims there's no master list for investigational treatments, leaving patients and doctors in the dark about coverage eligibility.

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Insurer says 'no master list' of investigational treatments; doctors warn designation blocks coverage
The reporter asked Blue Cross for treatments it considers investigational; the company said determinations change and that no master list exists, while doctors say the label can make approval for coverage more difficult.
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October 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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NICE backs first systemic therapy for desmoid tumours - PharmaTimes
Approval gives patients access to new targeted option
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October 5, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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#Senate #Commonwealth #Missouri #DentalHygieneSchool #DentalWorkforceDevelopment #PatientAccess #DentalAssistants #ClinicalExperience #Certification #BasicFunctions #DentalHygieneAppointments #LicensedDentist #LicensedDentalHygienist #IRBApprovedStudy #AdverseEvents #PatientComplaints #PatientVisits
October 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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Virginia Bill Expands Dental Assistant Roles to Boost Patient Access
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October 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Pharma leaders urge Europe to halt 'slow agony' of decline
Europe's top pharma firms have called on governments to take action to change the region's story from one of decay to one of "renewal and resilience."
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October 1, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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Innovation only delivers value when it reaches patients.

Thank you to everyone who joined CPE’s 4th 2026 Policy Webinar: “Cancer Care Pricing & Access: How can Europe ensure affordability for patients?”

🎥 Recording coming soon.

#CancerPatients #CancerCare #PatientAccess
September 28, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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340B purchases reached a record $100 billion in 2025, yet there's virtually no standardized public reporting on whether the savings reach vulnerable patients. Read more from Taxpayers Protection Alliance: tr.ee/cB0C8jvHaK #ProtectPatients #PatientAccess
The 340B drug-discount program needs urgent reform | GUEST COMMENTARY
Opinion: To protect low-income patients and restore integrity to the 340B program, policymakers must champion transparency, writes Christina Smith.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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As healthcare becomes more digital, access depends on more than having an app. Human guidance, privacy, and smart technology can help keep vulnerable patients connected to care.

#DigitalHealth #Telehealth #HealthEquity #PatientAccess #HealthcareInnovation
September 24, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Telehealth can improve care—but only if patients can access it. Digital health navigators can turn passwords, portals, and technology from barriers into bridges.

#DigitalHealth #Telehealth #HealthEquity #PatientAccess #HealthcareInnovation
September 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM