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Outpatient Cilta-cel Shows Promise in Multiple Myeloma, With Early Signs of Lower Costs and Comparable Outcomes
04/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review...
04/09/2026
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Higher Health Care Burden in Multiple Myeloma With Extramedullary Disease, Study Finds
12/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd...
12/02/2025
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High Health Care Costs Persist for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma in the US
11/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that...
11/17/2025
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Daratumumab Quadruplet Improves Depth of Response in Older Myeloma
11/10/2025
Hannah Musick
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN and PERSEUS, transplant-eligible adults aged ≥65 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received daratumumab-VRd followed by D-R achieved deeper responses and higher MRD-negativity with a trend toward...
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN and PERSEUS, transplant-eligible adults aged ≥65 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received daratumumab-VRd followed by D-R achieved deeper responses and higher MRD-negativity with a trend toward...
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN...
11/10/2025
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Jagannath
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
The Path to Cure in Multiple Myeloma: How Emerging Therapies Are Changing the Landscape
10/17/2025
Sundar Jagannath, MBBS
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, joined Noopur Raje, MD, Krina Patel, MD, and other experts to discuss groundbreaking advances in CAR T-cell, bispecific, and trispecific therapies that are transforming multiple myeloma from a chronic...
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, joined Noopur Raje, MD, Krina Patel, MD, and other experts to discuss groundbreaking advances in CAR T-cell, bispecific, and trispecific therapies that are transforming multiple myeloma from a chronic...
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath,...
10/17/2025
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News
Patients and Clinicians Prioritize Scientific Innovation and Treatment-Free Living in Multiple Myeloma Care
10/10/2025
Hannah Musick
Both patients and providers ranked progression-free survival as the most important treatment attribute in multiple myeloma, but also strongly valued the ability to live without ongoing treatment and the presence of scientific innovation.
Both patients and providers ranked progression-free survival as the most important treatment attribute in multiple myeloma, but also strongly valued the ability to live without ongoing treatment and the presence of scientific innovation.
Both patients and providers...
10/10/2025
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Lonial
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
SOHO 2025 Highlights: Redefining Risk and Treatment in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
10/10/2025
Sagar Lonial, MD
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his SOHO 2025 case presentation on evolving definitions of high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the growing evidence for early intervention, and how innovations such as CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific...
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his SOHO 2025 case presentation on evolving definitions of high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the growing evidence for early intervention, and how innovations such as CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific...
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his...
10/10/2025
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No Increased Multiple Myeloma Risk Found With Biologic or Targeted DMARD Use in Veterans With Rheumatoid Arthritis
10/07/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large Veterans Health Administration (VHA) study found no significant difference in multiple myeloma incidence between patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...
A large Veterans Health Administration (VHA) study found no significant difference in multiple myeloma incidence between patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...
A large Veterans Health...
10/07/2025
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Conference Coverage
Rethinking the Risk: Evolving Strategies for High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma at SOHO 2025
09/08/2025
Saad Z. Usmani, MD, FACP
Dr Saad Usmani, chief of the myeloma service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explores the evolving debate on early intervention for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, highlighting pivotal trial data and its potential to reshape...
Dr Saad Usmani, chief of the myeloma service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explores the evolving debate on early intervention for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, highlighting pivotal trial data and its potential to reshape...
Dr Saad Usmani, chief of the...
09/08/2025
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Martin
Conference Coverage
What’s Next in Multiple Myeloma: Smoldering, High-Risk, and Frontline Therapy
09/03/2025
Thomas G. Martin, III, MD
Dr Thomas Martin previews his SOHO 2025 session and explores the pressing next questions in multiple myeloma, including when to treat smoldering disease, how to better define and manage high-risk patients, and how innovations like bispecifics...
Dr Thomas Martin previews his SOHO 2025 session and explores the pressing next questions in multiple myeloma, including when to treat smoldering disease, how to better define and manage high-risk patients, and how innovations like bispecifics...
Dr Thomas Martin previews his...
09/03/2025
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Conference Coverage
CAR T-Cell Therapy in Myeloma: A New Era of Early Intervention
09/02/2025
Noopur S. Raje, MD
At SOHO 2025, Dr Noopur Raje will present a cutting-edge overview of CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma, highlighting long-term efficacy data, novel targets like GPRC5D, emerging dual-targeting and in vivo CAR strategies, and the evolving...
At SOHO 2025, Dr Noopur Raje will present a cutting-edge overview of CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma, highlighting long-term efficacy data, novel targets like GPRC5D, emerging dual-targeting and in vivo CAR strategies, and the evolving...
At SOHO 2025, Dr Noopur Raje...
09/02/2025
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News
Outpatient Cilta-cel Shows Promise in Multiple Myeloma, With Early Signs of Lower Costs and Comparable Outcomes
04/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review...
04/09/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
Higher Health Care Burden in Multiple Myeloma With Extramedullary Disease, Study Finds
12/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting shows that extramedullary disease significantly increases health care utilization and costs for patients with triple-class–exposed (TCE) relapsed/refractory...
A study presented at the 22nd...
12/02/2025
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News
High Health Care Costs Persist for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma in the US
11/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who discontinue lenalidomide face overwhelming monthly health care costs driven primarily by drug and infusion expenses.
A US claims study reveals that...
11/17/2025
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News
Daratumumab Quadruplet Improves Depth of Response in Older Myeloma
11/10/2025
Hannah Musick
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN and PERSEUS, transplant-eligible adults aged ≥65 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received daratumumab-VRd followed by D-R achieved deeper responses and higher MRD-negativity with a trend toward...
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN and PERSEUS, transplant-eligible adults aged ≥65 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received daratumumab-VRd followed by D-R achieved deeper responses and higher MRD-negativity with a trend toward...
In a pooled analysis of GRIFFIN...
11/10/2025
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News
Patients and Clinicians Prioritize Scientific Innovation and Treatment-Free Living in Multiple Myeloma Care
10/10/2025
Hannah Musick
Both patients and providers ranked progression-free survival as the most important treatment attribute in multiple myeloma, but also strongly valued the ability to live without ongoing treatment and the presence of scientific innovation.
Both patients and providers ranked progression-free survival as the most important treatment attribute in multiple myeloma, but also strongly valued the ability to live without ongoing treatment and the presence of scientific innovation.
Both patients and providers...
10/10/2025
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News
No Increased Multiple Myeloma Risk Found With Biologic or Targeted DMARD Use in Veterans With Rheumatoid Arthritis
10/07/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large Veterans Health Administration (VHA) study found no significant difference in multiple myeloma incidence between patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...
A large Veterans Health Administration (VHA) study found no significant difference in multiple myeloma incidence between patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...
A large Veterans Health...
10/07/2025
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News
DKRd Induction Yields Superior MRD Negativity in NDMM, Regardless of Transplant
07/23/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The ADVANCE trial shows that adding daratumumab to carfilzomib-lenalidomide-dexamethasone (KRd) significantly improves minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, according to a study presented at the 2025...
The ADVANCE trial shows that adding daratumumab to carfilzomib-lenalidomide-dexamethasone (KRd) significantly improves minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, according to a study presented at the 2025...
The ADVANCE trial shows that...
07/23/2025
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News
Peripheral Residual Disease Monitoring Signals Progression Risk in Multiple Myeloma
10/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Peripheral residual disease identified using next-generation flow in patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma was associated with a 13-fold increased risk of progression or death, according to a clinical trial update published...
Peripheral residual disease identified using next-generation flow in patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma was associated with a 13-fold increased risk of progression or death, according to a clinical trial update published...
Peripheral residual disease...
10/18/2024
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Combination Therapy for Multiple Myeloma Emerging as Standard of Care
12/22/2022
Edan Stanley
Authors shared updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 CANDOR study in which patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were treated with two combination therapy options.
Authors shared updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 CANDOR study in which patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were treated with two combination therapy options.
Authors shared updated efficacy...
12/22/2022
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Stem Cell Yield Adequate for Transplant After 4 Cycles of Daratumumab, Lenalidomide Quadruplet Induction for MM
12/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers reviewed data from the MASTER and GRIFFIN trials to determine whether patients could undergo stem cell transplants after receiving induction therapy that included daratumumab and lenolidamide. 
Researchers reviewed data from the MASTER and GRIFFIN trials to determine whether patients could undergo stem cell transplants after receiving induction therapy that included daratumumab and lenolidamide. 
Researchers reviewed data from...
12/21/2022
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Mail-Based FIT Program Increases CRC Screening in a Value-Based Care System
04/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A large, system-wide health initiative using mail-in fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) shows a slight increase in patient participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and prevention.
A large, system-wide health initiative using mail-in fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) shows a slight increase in patient participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and prevention.
A large, system-wide health...
04/13/2026
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What Real-World Data Reveal About R/R DLBCL Care
04/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A high variety of treatments options for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) has led to a lack of cohesion and disordered care for later lines of therapy.
A high variety of treatments options for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) has led to a lack of cohesion and disordered care for later lines of therapy.
A high variety of treatments...
04/13/2026
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Delays in Early-Stage NSCLC Surgery Linked to Systemic and Equity Gaps in Patients
04/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Systemic and equity gaps among patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) lead to patients experiencing delayed surgical resection beyond the recommended 8-week window from diagnosis.
Systemic and equity gaps among patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) lead to patients experiencing delayed surgical resection beyond the recommended 8-week window from diagnosis.
Systemic and equity gaps among...
04/13/2026
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Epcoritamab Plus R2 Maintains Quality of Life in R/R Follicular
04/10/2026
Hannah Musick
Epcoritamab plus rituximab and lenalidomide (R2) improved response rates in relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma while maintaining health-related quality of life despite higher rates of adverse events.
Epcoritamab plus rituximab and lenalidomide (R2) improved response rates in relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma while maintaining health-related quality of life despite higher rates of adverse events.
Epcoritamab plus rituximab and...
04/10/2026
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Behind the Bill
CMS Proposes FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Quality Updates
04/10/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed its rule for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), which introduces a modest payment increase alongside key updates to quality...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed its rule for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), which introduces a modest payment increase alongside key updates to quality...
The Centers for Medicare &...
04/10/2026
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Bispecific Antibodies in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Show Manageable Safety Profile in Meta-Analysis
04/10/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Bispecific antibodies in non-Hodgkin lymphoma show manageable safety, with common but mostly low-grade infections and hematologic toxicities.
Bispecific antibodies in non-Hodgkin lymphoma show manageable safety, with common but mostly low-grade infections and hematologic toxicities.
Bispecific antibodies in...
04/10/2026
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News
Outpatient Cilta-cel Shows Promise in Multiple Myeloma, With Early Signs of Lower Costs and Comparable Outcomes
04/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review...
04/09/2026
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Epcoritamab Expands Treatment Options in Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
04/08/2026
Hannah Musick
Epcoritamab is emerging as a promising, subcutaneous bispecific antibody option for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, offering high response rates and a manageable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients.
Epcoritamab is emerging as a promising, subcutaneous bispecific antibody option for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, offering high response rates and a manageable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients.
Epcoritamab is emerging as a...
04/08/2026
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Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib Expands Options for Atypical EGFR NSCLC
04/07/2026
Hannah Musick
Amivantamab plus lazertinib shows promising and durable activity in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring atypical epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, offering a potential new treatment option for...
Amivantamab plus lazertinib shows promising and durable activity in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring atypical epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, offering a potential new treatment option for...
Amivantamab plus lazertinib...
04/07/2026
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Machine Learning Model Identifies Early Adalimumab Discontinuation Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
04/07/2026
Hannah Musick
A machine learning model using specialty pharmacy data accurately identified patients with rheumatoid arthritis at high risk of early adalimumab discontinuation, enabling targeted interventions to improve outcomes and reduce medication waste.
A machine learning model using specialty pharmacy data accurately identified patients with rheumatoid arthritis at high risk of early adalimumab discontinuation, enabling targeted interventions to improve outcomes and reduce medication waste.
A machine learning model using...
04/07/2026
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Insights

Jagannath
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
The Path to Cure in Multiple Myeloma: How Emerging Therapies Are Changing the Landscape
10/17/2025
Sundar Jagannath, MBBS
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, joined Noopur Raje, MD, Krina Patel, MD, and other experts to discuss groundbreaking advances in CAR T-cell, bispecific, and trispecific therapies that are transforming multiple myeloma from a chronic...
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, joined Noopur Raje, MD, Krina Patel, MD, and other experts to discuss groundbreaking advances in CAR T-cell, bispecific, and trispecific therapies that are transforming multiple myeloma from a chronic...
At SOHO 2025, Sundar Jagannath,...
10/17/2025
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Lonial
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
SOHO 2025 Highlights: Redefining Risk and Treatment in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
10/10/2025
Sagar Lonial, MD
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his SOHO 2025 case presentation on evolving definitions of high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the growing evidence for early intervention, and how innovations such as CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific...
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his SOHO 2025 case presentation on evolving definitions of high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the growing evidence for early intervention, and how innovations such as CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific...
Dr Sagar Lonial discusses his...
10/10/2025
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Headshot of Dr Hira Shaikh, University of Iowa
Interview
Hispanic Ethnicity Associated With Worse Multiple Myeloma Outcomes, Study Shows
01/19/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant...
01/19/2023
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Headshot of Joshua Richter, MD, Mount Sinai
Interview
Analyzing First-line Therapy for Multiple Myeloma: Real-World Data Differs From Trials
10/18/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate...
10/18/2022
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Pipeline Projections

PIPELINE PROJECTIONS
Emerging Therapies Reshaping Atopic Dermatitis Care
03/26/2026
Roy Moore
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly...
03/26/2026
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Pipe
Pipeline Projections
Emerging Migraine Treatments Challenge a Mature Market
11/20/2025
Roy Moore
Roy Moore of Clarivate’s market access team discussed the evolving migraine treatment landscape, highlighting the maturation of the acute and prophylactic markets, the emergence of new therapies such as triptan-COX-2 combinations, gepants,...
Roy Moore of Clarivate’s market access team discussed the evolving migraine treatment landscape, highlighting the maturation of the acute and prophylactic markets, the emergence of new therapies such as triptan-COX-2 combinations, gepants,...
Roy Moore of Clarivate’s market...
11/20/2025
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Pipeline Projections
Pipeline Projections
Redefining Asthma Management With Emerging Anti-Inflammatories
10/01/2025
Roy Moore
Roy Moore, a market access expert, discusses the evolving asthma drug pipeline, highlighting upcoming therapies—including Breztri, depemokimab, and masitinib—their potential to improve adherence and outcomes, payer considerations around cost...
Roy Moore, a market access expert, discusses the evolving asthma drug pipeline, highlighting upcoming therapies—including Breztri, depemokimab, and masitinib—their potential to improve adherence and outcomes, payer considerations around cost...
Roy Moore, a market access...
10/01/2025
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Pipeline Projections
The Shift in MS Care as Biologics and BTK Inhibitors Advance
07/25/2025
Roy Moore
In this edition of Pipeline Projections, Roy Moore breaks down the rapidly evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatments—highlighting the shift from injectables to orals, the rise of monoclonal antibodies, and the promise of innovative...
In this edition of Pipeline Projections, Roy Moore breaks down the rapidly evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatments—highlighting the shift from injectables to orals, the rise of monoclonal antibodies, and the promise of innovative...
In this edition of Pipeline...
07/25/2025
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How Biosimilars Are Shaping RA Treatment and Reimbursement Strategies
04/29/2025
Roy Moore
In this episode of Pipeline Projections, Roy Moore—Senior Healthcare Research & Data Analyst at Clarivate—discusses the expanding biosimilar pipeline for autoimmune diseases. He highlights recent FDA approvals, formulary and pricing...
In this episode of Pipeline Projections, Roy Moore—Senior Healthcare Research & Data Analyst at Clarivate—discusses the expanding biosimilar pipeline for autoimmune diseases. He highlights recent FDA approvals, formulary and pricing...
In this episode of Pipeline...
04/29/2025
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Behind the Bill

Behind the Bill
HHS Hits Reset on 340B Rebate Model After Court Setbacks
02/11/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formally scrapped its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program following a series of court rulings that blocked its implementation—signaling a significant pause in one of the most closely...
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formally scrapped its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program following a series of court rulings that blocked its implementation—signaling a significant pause in one of the most closely...
The US Department of Health and...
02/11/2026
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Behind the Bill
Funding Package Extends Medicare Telehealth, Enacts PBM Reforms, and Updates Hospital Oversight
02/05/2026
Juliet Gallagher
On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a broad government funding package that includes multi-year extensions for Medicare teleath and hospital-at-home programs, new oversight requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and...
On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a broad government funding package that includes multi-year extensions for Medicare teleath and hospital-at-home programs, new oversight requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and...
On February 3, 2026, President...
02/05/2026
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Behind the Bill
The Senate’s $3 Trillion Deal. Tax Relief Now, Medicaid Coverage Loss Later?
07/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After...
07/02/2025
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Behind the Bill
When a Cap Isn’t Just a Cap: How a Provider Tax Proposal Could Reshape Medicaid Financing
06/25/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most...
06/25/2025
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Behind the Bill
Rewriting the Safety Net? Inside the Senate’s Changes to Medicaid and the ACA
06/18/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve...
06/18/2025
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Behind the Bill
How States Might Respond to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
06/11/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill...
06/11/2025
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Behind the Bill
Is the Affordable Care Act on the Chopping Block? What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tells Us.
06/04/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of...
06/04/2025
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Behind the Bill
From House to Senate: The Journey of Cutting Medicaid
05/28/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of...
05/28/2025
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Behind the Bill
Eligibility, Paperwork, and Penalties: The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Medicaid ‘Reform’
05/21/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week...
05/21/2025
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Behind the Bill
A Busy Week in Drug Pricing Policy: Aligning US Drug Prices With Global Standards?
05/14/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for...
05/14/2025
First Report Managed Care

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