How Payers are Responding to Healthcare Reform

According to a May 2010 Xcenda survey with payers who make product coverage decisions for more than 114 million covered lives, 37% have already begun implementing certain provisions of the healthcare reform (HCR) legislation earlier than required. Many plans are already preparing for the impact that reform will have on their business operations.

Click here to learn which provisions payers view as most impactful on their business and how payers plan to manage costs in light of healthcare reform…

How Healthcare Reform Will Impact Manufacturers

Healthcare reform includes a number of new requirements and opportunities for manufacturers. Understanding these changes now will help manufacturers and their customers better prepare for the impact that reform will have on their business operations, as well as on overall patient access to therapy. 

Click here to review Xcenda's select list of key provisions, as well as key questions for manufacturers as they assess the impact of healthcare reform on their portfolios and seek to enhance their overall commercial position.

Oncologist Insights Related to Myeloma

According to ACS Cancer Facts and Figures for 2009, there were approximately 20,580 new cases of myeloma diagnosed last year in the United States. Smoldering myeloma is a slow-growing precursor of traditionally defined multiple myeloma. Over the last several decades, it has come into its own as a distinct entity with implications for careful follow-up and decision making about initiation of therapy. According to an Xcenda survey of 125 hematology-oncology physicians in January/February 2010 who participate in the NOCR network, 55% correctly identified the international consensus criteria for diagnosing “smoldering myeloma.” View more survey results related to myeloma…

Healthcare Reform Update

The Senate failed this week to pass a tax extenders bill that would include another temporary fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) issue which continues to pose a 21% fee cut threat for physician reimbursement under Medicare.  Thus, it appears that physicians are now at risk of having claims paid at the lower amount starting next week.  Read full article...