Think like a virus: pandemic preparedness
Now that we are in the midst of a pandemic, I thought it would be of interest to post a section of a report I… Read More »Think like a virus: pandemic preparedness
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Political reality and the market in ideas: why research fails to inform policy
The demand for policy is influenced by a constellation of factors, including timing; there are windows (called ‘policy windows’) when some things can be done,… Read More »Political reality and the market in ideas: why research fails to inform policy
Behavioural economics: payer psychology and market access
This is another article in my continuing commentary on market access and politics. The focus in this case is to look more closely at behaviours… Read More »Behavioural economics: payer psychology and market access
Market and government failure: market access politics
This article is a continuation of my commentary on the politics of healthcare with particular focus on issues that likely interest those involved in market… Read More »Market and government failure: market access politics
The politics of market access
Market access is wrapped in the politics of health The attention politicians and stakeholders pay to healthcare and its challenges is a keen driver of… Read More »The politics of market access
Real world data and evidence in healthcare: The market access challenge
We are in a new world when it comes to access to and the use of data and evidence. Real world data and evidence takes… Read More »Real world data and evidence in healthcare: The market access challenge
Innovation and Academic Health Science Centres
To some extent Academic Health Science Centres [AHSCs] are caught between the research push and market pull. If they prioritise technology transfer, they opt for… Read More »Innovation and Academic Health Science Centres
Managerial control of medicines cost drivers
It is not unreasonable to have concerns about the cost of medicines. Drug costs are usually influenced by government policies on pricing and reimbursement of… Read More »Managerial control of medicines cost drivers
Healthcare Cognology: autonomous agency for patient empowerment and system reform
Healthcare systems have been slowly evolving toward a model of care delivery that seeks to leave behind the traditional medical model, based on fighting diseases… Read More »Healthcare Cognology: autonomous agency for patient empowerment and system reform
9 Tribes of the Internet and their health interests
Discussions on health literacy are increasing as healthcare providers, clinicians, payers and patients consider what this means for healthcare. Having been involved in launching the… Read More »9 Tribes of the Internet and their health interests