Videos

Cheryl Allen, BS Pharm, MBA, founding partner, Curatio Scientia Advisors, discusses how the convergence of patient access services with traditional distribution models is setting the stage for medically integrated dispensing to expand beyond oncology.

Cheryl Allen, BS Pharm, MBA, founding partner, Curatio Scientia Advisors, highlights how two decades of commercial trade and distribution have transformed the channel from a primarily supply-chain-focused function into a more integrated discipline.

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Colin Banas, MD, DrFirst’s chief medical officer, explains how amid soaring patient and provider frustration, new HTI-4 standards are rapidly forcing change across the insurance and technology sectors to solve the current "transparency problem," making the status of a life-saving prescription as clear and actionable as tracking a takeout order.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Colin Banas, MD, DrFirst’s chief medical officer, points out that while real-time benefit tools are improving coverage visibility at the point of care, true efficiency requires actionable insights and standardized ePA, an area still “laying the tracks.”

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Ed Schoonveld, value and access advisor for Schoonveld Advisory and author of The Price of Global Health, previews his December column, exploring US price-referencing guidance, its impact on innovation, and whether this marks the beginning of broader pricing controls.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Ed Schoonveld, value and access advisor for Schoonveld Advisory and author of The Price of Global Health, notes that while non-transferability could hinder smaller biotechs partnering late with pharma, most alliances are already in place before vouchers become relevant.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Ed Schoonveld, value and access advisor for Schoonveld Advisory and author of The Price of Global Health, explains that affordability is only one pathway to securing a voucher—and reducing list prices isn’t the only way to demonstrate value.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Colin Banas, MD, DrFirst’s chief medical officer, explains that with updated certification requirements for drug pricing transparency and electronic prior authorization, providers will see momentum build toward more efficient, patient-focused medication workflows.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Dan Walles, VP & GM, traceability and compliance solutions, TraceLink, describes how initial EPCIS setup issues quickly give way to operational challenges—missing data, mismatched shipments, and suspect product alerts. Dispensers that succeed are the ones developing repeatable, cross-partner exception workflows.

In the third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co-leader, explains that while the FDA has not defined the specific level of manufacturing commitment needed to improve US supply chain resilience, applicants for the voucher should focus on linking unique or rare disease therapies—particularly in areas like oncology—with domestic onshoring efforts to move their applications to the top of the pile for selection.

A new Pharma Pulse briefing unpacks declining RSV vaccine durability in older adults, AstraZeneca’s $2 billion expansion of its US biologics manufacturing footprint, and the stock-shaking Phase III struggle affecting Novo Nordisk’s Alzheimer’s ambitions.

In the final part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Christy Christian, senior industry principal with Kinaxis, highlights a future where AI, cleaner data, and exception-based decision-making accelerate response times and strengthen end-to-end supply chain visibility.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co leader, reveals how National Priority Vouchers—and geopolitical pressure—are reshaping decisions around supply chain investment.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co leader, explains why large-volume, high-need drugs—especially those heavily sourced overseas—may be the strongest candidates, and how the pandemic’s supply chain lessons are influencing the program’s future direction.

In final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Faisal Khan, a GRC solutions expert with Vanta, points out how leadership buy-in, role-based training, and “cyber moments” can reinforce continuous awareness and shared responsibility across the organization.

In the fourth part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Christy Christian, senior industry principal with Kinaxis, shares how reducing inefficiencies cuts waste, preserves profitability, and ultimately lowers consumer prices while increasing production capacity to meet rising demand.

In fourth part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Faisal Khan, a GRC solutions expert with Vanta, explains how tools like Vanta offer real-time visibility, safeguard patient data, and help prevent costly violations before they occur.

In third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Faisal Khan, a GRC solutions expert with Vanta, emphasizes the need for a risk-based approach—grounded in clear policies, defined criteria, and tailored mitigation plans—to ensure third-party partnerships remain compliant and secure.

In the second part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Christy Christian, senior industry principal with Kinaxis, shares how transitioning from spreadsheets to AI-driven orchestration requires more than new technology—it demands clean, reliable data and a workforce ready to interpret and act on insights.

In the first part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Christy Christian, senior industry principal with Kinaxis, describes how manufacturers face mounting challenges managing long, complex supply chains, including limited inventory buffers, tight cash flow constraints, and constant policy changes.

In second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Faisal Khan, a GRC solutions expert with Vanta, urges organizations to move beyond one-time vetting toward continuous monitoring, contractual accountability, and shared responsibility for HIPAA compliance.

In first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Faisal Khan, a GRC solutions expert with Vanta, explains how excessive data access and poor visibility into data flows remain leading causes of HIPAA-related incidents.

In the final part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Jen Butler, CCO at Pleio, emphasizes that as digital tools become central to patient support, there is value to balancing technology with empathy.

In the third part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Jen Butler, CCO at Pleio, argues that addressing patients’ emotional barriers is essential to maximizing ROI, improving adherence, and ensuring that existing support programs truly reach those who need them.

In the second part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Jen Butler, CCO of Pleio, warns that without stronger education, communication, and pharmacist involvement, digital engagement risks becoming purely transactional.

At LogiPharma USA, industry leaders from Tive, McKesson, and the broader healthcare logistics community discussed the sector’s transition from passive monitoring to real-time control, the growing influence of advanced therapies, and the importance of diversity and innovation in shaping the future of pharma supply chains.

In the final part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Megan Wetzel, VP, product, access & affordability at CoverMyMeds, shares how the right field reimbursement model structure ensures field teams have the insights and tools they need to overcome coverage barriers and accelerate patient access to therapy.

In the third part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Megan Wetzel, VP, product, access & affordability at CoverMyMeds, explains that by educating provider offices on payer requirements, prior authorizations, and denial trends, field reimbursement managers help streamline complex reimbursement processes and reduce treatment delays.