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How Gene Therapies Are Reshaping Patient Outcomes and Payer Expectations

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How Gene Therapies Are Reshaping Patient Outcomes and Payer Expectations

Gene therapies are redefining modern healthcare, offering the potential to address the root causes of genetic disorders through targeted treatment rather than symptom management. For patients, this represents a profound improvement in quality of life, while for payers and pharmaceutical companies, gene therapies introduce new challenges in contract structuring, reimbursement, and financial planning. In this blog, we’ll explore how gene therapies are reshaping patient outcomes, impacting payer expectations, and how Lyfegen’s solutions, such as the Agreements Library and Drug Contracting Simulator, are enabling pharma and payers to navigate this evolving landscape.

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The role of value-based care in patient access

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The role of value-based care in patient access

With rising healthcare costs around the world, value-based care (VBC) is a paradigm shift poised to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. It’s a departure from the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) model, which pays providers each time they perform a service. In this type of care model, providers are rewarded for the volume of care they provide, rather than the quality.  

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Drug Market Access Strategies in 2024: Key Considerations for Pharma Companies

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Drug Market Access Strategies in 2024: Key Considerations for Pharma Companies

The pharmaceutical industry and its drug market access strategies are continuing to evolve as we move through 2024, driven by mounting pricing pressures, aggressive regulatory shifts, and heightened payer demands. For pharma companies, refining market access strategies is no longer optional—it’s essential to securing rapid market entry and sustained patient access in an increasingly challenging environment. Let’s explore the key considerations for pharma companies within this space.

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The Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA): A New Era for Market Access Strategies in the EU

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The Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA): A New Era for Market Access Strategies in the EU

The Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) is poised to fundamentally change how health technologies gain market access across the European Union. Designed to streamline the evaluation process, the JCA promises to bring greater consistency, transparency, and efficiency to how new therapies and medical technologies are assessed for clinical effectiveness. But what does this mean for your market access strategies?

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The Cost of Innovation: Budget Impact of Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease on Medicaid Plans

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The Cost of Innovation: Budget Impact of Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease on Medicaid Plans

In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease (SCD), offering a new lease on life for individuals battling this severe condition. However, while these therapies bring significant clinical improvements, their cost has emerged as a formidable challenge, particularly for Medicaid, which covers approximately half of the 100,000 individuals in the U.S. with SCD.

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Breaking News: Lyfegen Raises Additional CHF 2 Million to Advance Value-Based Healthcare Contracting

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Breaking News: Lyfegen Raises Additional CHF 2 Million to Advance Value-Based Healthcare Contracting

Lyfegen HealthTech AG announced today that it has raised CHF 2 million of additional capital, bringing its total funding to CHF 3 million. Read the full press release.

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The Health and Social Consortium of Catalonia to Develop New Value-Based Purchasing Models Incorporating New Tools for Negotiation with the Pharmaceutical Industry

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The Health and Social Consortium of Catalonia to Develop New Value-Based Purchasing Models Incorporating New Tools for Negotiation with the Pharmaceutical Industry

The goal of this innovative initiative is to increase the processes of value-based drug procurement, allowing CSC-affiliated health centers to focus on the evaluation of the clinical, economic, and social benefits that the drug can provide in relation to its cost.

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A message from our CEO as Lyfegen Raises $8 Million to Drive Down Drug Costs and Help Patients Access Life-Saving Medications

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A message from our CEO as Lyfegen Raises $8 Million to Drive Down Drug Costs and Help Patients Access Life-Saving Medications

 

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Lyfegen und die Schweizerische Krankenversicherung EGK-Gesundheitskasse kooperieren bei der Senkung der Preise für teure Medikamente

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Lyfegen und die Schweizerische Krankenversicherung EGK-Gesundheitskasse kooperieren bei der Senkung der Preise für teure Medikamente

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Lyfegen erhält 8 Millionen Dollar, um Arzneimittelpreise zu senken und Patienten den Zugang zu lebensrettenden Medikamenten zu erleichtern

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Lyfegen erhält 8 Millionen Dollar, um Arzneimittelpreise zu senken und Patienten den Zugang zu lebensrettenden Medikamenten zu erleichtern

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Transforming Healthcare Access in Canada: Ina Hasani’s Vision at Lyfegen

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Transforming Healthcare Access in Canada: Ina Hasani’s Vision at Lyfegen

We are thrilled to welcome Ina Hasani to our team at Lyfegen as Director of Sales & Business Development for Canada. Ina brings nearly a decade of experience in the life sciences sector, specializing in healthcare strategy, market access, and health economics. We sat down with Ina to learn more about her background, her vision for transforming healthcare in Canada, and what excites her most about joining Lyfegen.

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A Fable of the Blue Bird and Lyfegen's Wise Owls

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A Fable of the Blue Bird and Lyfegen's Wise Owls

Once upon a time, In a whimsical forest, there lived a smart and creative blue bird. This bird, known for its brilliance in the world of tiny forest biotech, had concocted a magical potion.

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Driving Growth: Welcoming Our New VP of Sales & Business Development, Simon Farrow

Amid the buzz of innovation at Lyfegen, we sat down with Simon, our newest team member, whose journey has brought a fresh...

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Driving Growth: Welcoming Our New VP of Sales & Business Development, Simon Farrow

Amid the buzz of innovation at Lyfegen, we sat down with Simon, our newest team member, whose journey has brought a fresh perspective to our mission.

Amid the buzz of innovation at Lyfegen, we sat down with Simon, our newest team member, whose journey has brought a fresh...

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Exclusive interview with Girisha Fernando at the launch of Lyfegen’s Value-Based Agreement Library

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Exclusive interview with Girisha Fernando at the launch of Lyfegen’s Value-Based Agreement Library

At this years World Evidence, Pricing and Access event, Girisha Fernando, the CEO of Lyfegen, expressed excitement as he spoke about the company’s latest launched offering - the Lyfegen Model & Agreement Library. This unique learning resource is a true game-changer that builds upon the company’s existing product. It expands our horizons by allowing payers and market access & pricing professionals to explore over 2’500 real-life public agreements, and 18 drug pricing models from around the world. The library provides an unparalleled understanding of drug reimbursement models that help users make better informed choices like never before.

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The Tech Team Keeps Growing! Welcome to the Lyfegen Team, Analytical-Superstar, Pavlo!

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The Tech Team Keeps Growing! Welcome to the Lyfegen Team, Analytical-Superstar, Pavlo!

He’s analytical, a techie and has a fantastic gift for music! Yes, we are talking about the latest addition to our team, our very own “Technical Business Analyst” and Ukrainian superstar: Pavlo Lupandin!

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Ongoing debate around GLP-1 drug coverage

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Ongoing debate around GLP-1 drug coverage

Payers are seeing increased costs due to the demand of GLP-1 drugs. It’s estimated that 57.4 million adults under the age of 65 could be eligible for this class of drugs, based on currently approved FDA indications. There are 36.2 million people with an obesity diagnosis alone in the US.

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Study: Approval-to-reimbursement times in the US vs. Europe

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Study: Approval-to-reimbursement times in the US vs. Europe

A new study published in September, reported by the American Journal of Managed Care, compared how quickly drugs are reimbursed in select countries, including Switzerland, the United States, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The US does not have an HTA process, and some believe that drugs could get to patients faster if it did have one.

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The BioSecure Act passes the House

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The BioSecure Act passes the House

In the US, a piece of proposed legislation with major ramifications on pharmaceutical manufacturing passed the House of Representatives, the first step in the law-making process, on September 9th. H.R.8333 - BIOSECURE Act has received bipartisan support and passed the House 306 to 81.  

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Explorando Contratos Basados en el Valor: Acuerdos Públicos Destacados en Canadá, Dinamarca y Brasil

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Explorando Contratos Basados en el Valor: Acuerdos Públicos Destacados en Canadá, Dinamarca y Brasil


En este blog, seleccionamos acuerdos específicos en Canadá, Dinamarca y Brasil. Cada uno de estos acuerdos varía, y los elegimos para que pueda ver cómo los fabricantes abordan el acceso al mercado para diferentes medicamentos y regiones. Los contratos basados en el valor en estos mercados aceleran el acceso de los pacientes mientras comparten el riesgo financiero entre la industria farmacéutica y los pagadores, una situación en la que todos ganan.

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Principales Fabricantes y Pagadores en Brasil

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Principales Fabricantes y Pagadores en Brasil


En Brasil, encontramos que los principales fabricantes que proponen contratos basados en el valor fueron Novartis, Pfizer, J&J Innovative Medicine y Roche. Entre los pagadores, identificamos 21 aseguradoras privadas entre 2021 y 2024. También agregamos a ANVISA (Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria de Brasil) y la Comisión Nacional de Incorporación de Tecnologías en el Sistema Único de Salud (CONITEC), el organismo de evaluación de tecnologías sanitarias (ETS) de Brasil.

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