Cost Transparency Can Improve Value-Based Care, Says Oren J Mechanic of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Although several clinical trials have confirmed the safety and efficacy of rituximab in oncology and autoimmune disease, and even as off-label use in MS, real-world evidence is still necessary to help guide clinicians and managed care professionals in their treatment and coverage decision-making.

This month's episode of the Meet the Board podcast features a new member of our editorial advisory board, Marci J. Chodroff, MD, FACP, vice president of Medical Affairs at Magellan Rx Management, a Prime Therapeutics company.

Over the next five years, list prices of protected prescription drugs are expected grow between 1% and 4% a year, while net prices are expected to decline by the same amount, IQVIA predicts.

PrEP could work for women too, but there's a gap in HIV rates among this demographic, especially Black women. Outside of PrEP's proven effectiveness, the below facts suggest the need for better promotion and more options.