Tammy Hoffmann

When does being too optimistic about medical treatments become harmful for patients?

More medicine, more tests and more treatments doesn’t necessarily mean better health. Some patients might have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the benefits that can come from medical interventions and in turn might overlook some of the potential harms that come with treatment. The results of this not only include potentially disappointing outcomes, but […]

By Nicole Oran

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.

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