Fierce Healthcare September 9, 2024
Specialty drugs are offering new hope for many patients with complex medical conditions, yet they aren’t without their challenges.
In this episode of Podnosis, Heath Clendening is joined by Peter Demogenes, Senior Vice President of Product at Optum, who dives into the rapidly evolving specialty care space, exploring how health plans are managing specialty drugs and solutions to meet the demands of an evolving industry.
Indeed, Demogenes kicks off by outlining the two typical approaches that health plans take when managing specialty drugs:
- Individualized management: Some plans focus on addressing issues on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing medical benefits and using available tools to control costs and improve patient care independently.
- Holistic management: Other plans take a broader view, recognizing...