Pharma Commerce’s Most Popular Patient Support Articles
A dive into the top articles in this sector making waves this year.
Patient support can take shape in many different forms—whether it be via patient assistance, adherence, or hub services.
Pharma Commerce contributors have written extensively on the aforementioned topics, but we’ve done our best to consolidate the content into five articles below.
5. Empowering Patients in a Complex Healthcare System
Navigating today’s healthcare system is increasingly complex for patients, especially those requiring chronic care or advanced treatments like cell and gene therapies. Patients often face barriers like coverage limits, prior authorizations, and high out-of-pocket costs, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about accessing and affording necessary therapies. So, how can we make sure patients are receiving full transparency and support during very difficult and life-changing situations? This can be done by incorporating intentional and beneficial patient service programs.
4. Combining RWE and AI to Bend the Adherence Curve
Considering how many clinical and financial factors, unmet social needs, mental health challenges, and comorbidities are at work, it’s no surprise that patients have a hard time remaining adherent to one or more complex therapy regimens as they struggle to manage one or more chronic conditions. While the reasons are varied, there is one thing everyone can agree on: No single “one-size-fits-all” intervention will suffice when it comes to helping diverse patients to overcome the diverse adherence challenges they face.
3. The State of Patient Support Services in Today’s Landscape
The fundamental goal of patient support programs—whether it’s a hub, patient assistance program (PAP), or adherence support services—is to expedite patient access to therapy. When patient support services are enhanced with innovative technology, it simplifies the process for pharmaceutical companies, providers, pharmacists, and payers to connect patients and their caregivers with essential support. It also helps provider teams move beyond outdated processes and enrollment systems.
2. From Challenges to Solutions: Breaking Barriers to Revolutionize Patient Services
Patients today too often find themselves navigating a myriad of challenges that can make accessing quality healthcare a daunting task. Various common obstacles range from financial barriers to long wait times, to geographical and technological limitations and much more. In light of all of these complexities, it’s crucial to understand the specific hurdles patient services programs must overcome. Here are some of the top ones.
1. Transforming Pharma Supply Chains for the Age of Personalized Care
The industry is undergoing a seismic shift toward patient-centric care, where treatments and care are tailored to the individual, considering their genetic makeup, lifestyle, and unique needs. As compelling as the vision of that is, it also poses a question: What will the supply chain for such patient-centric care look like? Unlike mass-produced drugs, many emerging therapies will be customized for the individual and require precise coordination and logistics. This process will often involve harvesting, modifying, and transporting unique human cells with extreme care to ensure they remain viable.
