At first glance, the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Request for Information (RFI) is short, coming in at 3 pages. But don’t be fooled. It is asking some big,...
Staying Strategic When the Ground Shifts: Navigating the HHS Reorg
The sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced by newly appointed Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is unlike anything we've seen...
Pre-approval Information Exchange (PIE): Clarifying Legislation Creates Opportunities to Accelerate Product Launches
Are You Maximizing PIE's Potential? Pre-Approval Information Exchange (PIE) enables life sciences manufacturers to provide clinical, health economic, and other information to...
Unpacking Trump’s Healthcare Transparency Push: Savings for Patients or Unintended Consequences?
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare...
What Are FQHCs, & Should Life Sciences Manufacturers Even Care About Them?
If you work in life sciences, whether in pharma, diagnostics, or vaccines, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) might not be on your radar. Many manufacturers focus their...
The Clock is Ticking: Preparing for NCPDP Telecommunication Standard Version F6 Compliance
In late 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) named National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Telecommunication Standard Version F6 in the...
Uncovering the Truth: How Research Can Reveal Internal & Market Misalignments
Many healthcare organizations are confident they understand their internal strengths and the external market. Yet, despite this confidence, they often discover gaps in their...
Navigating Uncertainty: Why Organizations Need Objective Assessments in a Complex Health IT Landscape
In today’s healthcare environment, organizations must contend with a vast array of external market factors—changing regulations, new technologies, and shifting payer-provider...
Keeping Pace with Policy: The Importance of Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes
In today’s complex health IT regulatory environment, keeping up with constant policy shifts can feel overwhelming. From evolving federal mandates to ever-changing state...
