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Biosimilars in America: Overcoming Barriers and Maximizing Impact
Join us as we explore the complexities of the US biosimilars market, discussing legislative influences, payer and provider adoption factors, and strategies to overcome industry challenges with expert insights from Kyle Noonan, PharmD, MS, value & access strategy manager at Cencora.
On today's episode, we'll dive deep into the US biosimilars market landscape, a topic of growing importance as biosimilars offer significant potential for reducing health care costs and increasing access to life-saving therapies. Understanding the current legislative and regulatory environment is crucial, as it shapes the approval and adoption processes for biosimilars. We'll explore key factors affecting payer uptake and provider adoption of biosimilars in the US, such as economic considerations, clinical evidence, and market dynamics. These factors are vital for stakeholders aiming to effectively navigate the complex biosimilars landscape. Additionally, we'll examine the challenges and opportunities associated with biosimilars for stakeholders across the health care continuum, including manufacturers, payers, providers, and patients. Addressing these challenges and leveraging opportunities can enhance the impact of biosimilars on health care systems and patient outcomes, making this discussion essential for anyone involved in the health care industry.
Today, we're joined by Kyle Noonan, PharmD, MS, is a highly qualified expert who supports scientific and commercial consulting engagements at Cencora, helping manufacturers demonstrate the clinical and economic value of their products. His work includes outcomes research strategy, pre-approval information exchange, payer value proposition development, primary market research, pricing research, and market access strategy.
Dr. Noonan has a diverse background with experience in various health care settings, including medical affairs within the biopharmaceutical industry, association management, consulting, and clinical trial research. He has extensive leadership experience with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and has presented numerous posters at AMCP conferences. Dr. Noonan holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University and a Master's in Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy from the University of Florida.
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