In a historic decision in December, the FDA approved the first gene therapy utilizing CRISPR, an innovative type of genome editing technology. This significant moment means that the novel therapy Casgevy is approved for the treatment of sickle cell disease—which affects 100,000 Americans—in patients 12 years of age and older.
Last week, AMCP hosted its second IRA workshop, convening stakeholders to help unpack the complexities of the Inflation Reduction Act and discuss what’s on the horizon. In her latest blog, AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell reflects on the takeaways.
The world of prescription drug care and coverage can be complicated. Read AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell’s blog on AMCP’s inaugural “Access, Affordability, & Outcomes: The Value of Managed Care Pharmacy” annual report to learn how we’re making it more understandable
With October devoted to National Pharmacy Awareness, AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell talks about the outstanding efforts of managed care pharmacists across the United States in her latest blog.
In her latest blog, AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell recaps our inaugural workshop on the IRA, reinforcing that there is still a great deal of uncertainty as key milestones approach. Learn how AMCP is addressing concerns this landmark legislation is causing across managed care pharmacy and the larger healthcare industry.
In the world of health care innovation, speed matters. But when it comes to developing and deploying cutting-edge treatments and therapeutics safely, a cautious and methodical approach is vital as well. Safety matters as much as speed, but faster doesn’t always mean riskier. In her latest blog, AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell discusses the history of the Pre-approval Information Exchange (PIE) Act and how it will help patients.
With Congress back to work after the midterm elections, AMCP remains focused on the critical window that remains to pass important pieces of health legislation this year. In this blog post, AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell provides an exciting update on our legislative priority, the Pre-Approval Information Exchange (PIE) Act.