May 6, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss health insurance plan benefit design and the critical role of nurse navigators who can help patients contend with the complicated American healthcare system. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or confused in your...
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May 5, 2022 | Featured, Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are the middlemen who work for insurance companies to determine what drugs are and aren’t covered on an insurance formulary. They are a player in the supply chain between the manufacturers who make the drug and the patients who need...
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May 4, 2022 | Featured, Terry's Hot Take
Welcome to the May edition of Terry’s Hot Take, a monthly resource for lawmakers by the Executive Director of Patients Rising Now, on behalf of the 133 million Americans living with chronic disease. Always delivered on Taco Tuesday, the best day of the week! SAVE THE...
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May 2, 2022 | Featured, ICER
On April 13, 2022, ICER released its draft evidence report, “Betibeglogene Autotemcel for Beta Thalassemia.” This document provides a framework for considering what aspects of betibeglogene autotemcel (beti-cel) – a potential curative new gene therapy for beta...
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Apr 25, 2022 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss how policymakers need to hear directly from the patient community to get a proper perspective of their challenges. They highlight the opportunity for patients to make their voices heard by decision-makers on...
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Apr 18, 2022 | Featured, Terry's Hot Take
Welcome to the April edition of Terry’s Hot Take, a monthly resource for lawmakers by the Executive Director of Patients Rising, which advocates on behalf of the 133 million Americans living with chronic disease. Patients Rising Now Statement on CMS Coverage...
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