CommonSpirit Health System

Here’s what’s on the agenda for Day 2 of MedCity INVEST virtual

A panel discussion on digital health in the age of Covid-19 and the health IT track of the Pitch Perfect startup pitching contest are on the agenda for day 2 of the MedCity INVEST conference taking place online July 20-24. Register today!

A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma

A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

By PurpleLab

A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence

At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.