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DRUG COSTS

Out of control—or delivering value?

Pharma innovation isn’t free—but few believe the sick should bear the costs. Balancing costs and benefits requires data, collaboration, and the courage to try new things.

Efficacy within reach

Is affordability a pipe dream?

As drugs become more sophisticated and targeted, they often become dramatically more expensive. Even common drugs can see massive price increases when patents change hands or new uses are found.

As our healthcare systems and patients bear the cost of pharmaceuticals, how do we create a system that is fair to all—especially those whose lives could be saved by greater availability of medications?

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Healthcare changes in the Inflation Reduction Act

From negotiated drug prices to Medicare Part D redesign, our research and analysis break down the law’s implications for plan sponsors, health plans, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Payer strategies for weight-loss medications

Demand is up for drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. How can plans balance the potential health benefits with adherence challenges and waste?

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