Perspectives by the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics
Perspectives by the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics
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Welcome to Perspectives, a signature podcast series from the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics. Hosted by Dr. Mel Whittington, a health economist and Head of the Center for Pharmacoeconomics, we will be hearing from individuals across the industry to better understand and appreciate the societal impact of healthcare innovations.
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The podcast focuses on healthcare innovations, cost-effectiveness analysis, and the societal impact of health policies, with episodes including discussions on Generalized Cost Effectiveness Analysis (GCEA) and communication strategies for health impacts. Specific themes also cover the intersection of health journalism and economics.
Welcome to Perspectives, a signature podcast series from the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics. Hosted by Dr. Mel Whittington, a health economist and Head of the Center for Pharmacoeconomics, we will be hearing from individuals across the industry to better understand and appreciate the societal impact of healthcare innovations.
Dr. Tomas Philipson, former Acting Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins Perspectives by the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics to discuss a new insurance model he developed that insures biotech investments against clinical trial failure. He explains how this insurance could reshape the way risk is managed in life sciences innovation and could expand access to capital for biotech. The second half of the episode turns to drug pricing policy where Philipson shares his perspectives on current and proposed reforms.
Topics discussed include:
- A new insurance model for clinical trial failure
- The role of AI in underwriting these insurance policies
- Perspectives on the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare drug price negotiations, and Most Favored Nation pricing
- A NATO-style approach to global drug spending
Episode Links:
https://www.mciuw.com/service/clinical-trial-funding-insurance/
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