First Trust Capital Partners

MedCity INVEST Ask the Investor Spotlight: Rachel Kern of First Trust Capital Partners

Ask the Investor sessions at MedCity INVEST at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago May 22-24 offer opportunities for startups to talk with investors in intimate settings. Spots are limited so register today!

By Stephanie Baum

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.