A peer navigation model that addresses barriers in clinical trial participation and aims to boost enrollment in childhood cancer therapeutic clinical trials is underway, and one of the study researchers presented on the model at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition, held recently in San Diego, CA. Read More ›
With specialty medicine comprising about half of all drug spending on the market in
the United States today, the concept of getting necessary prescriptions in the hands
of patients with life-threatening illnesses can, at times, seem daunting for providers, patients, and policymakers alike. Read More ›
While the panel acknowledged there is a long way to go in terms of encouraging diverse patient populations to participate in clinical trials, they note that there is reason for hope. Before the draft guidance was even issued by the FDA in June, several industry sponsors had already partnered with health care professionals to boost clinical trial participation. Read More ›
