The Power of Pricing Transparency in Early Communication Even if your product or test has not yet been approved by the FDA, transparency in pricing strategies stands out as a key differentiator when you ask a formulary committee or review board for a review. The Format Executive Committee of the AMCP strongly advocates for pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Pricing Transparency in Dossiers Increases Committee Trust”
Category Archives: Medical Writing
Securing Healthcare Payor Coverage: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, securing favorable coverage from payors is more critical than ever. For healthcare innovators and product developers, understanding the nuances of payor dynamics is key to success. These essential strategies are needed to navigate and master the complexities of healthcare payor coverage. Elevating Value Demonstration in Healthcare Products The firstContinue reading “Securing Healthcare Payor Coverage: A Comprehensive Guide to Success”
Clear Objectives in Medical Writing Provides Precision and Clarity
Medical writing, with its intricate details, demands precision and clarity. Whether you’re drafting a research paper, a patient information leaflet, or a clinical trial report, establishing clear objectives is the cornerstone of a successful project. Here’s how to ensure your objectives are crystal clear: Clear objectives are SMART In the realm of medical writing, theContinue reading “Clear Objectives in Medical Writing Provides Precision and Clarity”
Mastering Committee Presentations with Clarity and Evidence
In the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, committee presentations are a pivotal aspect of the decision-making process. Whether it’s a formulary committee, a med review board, or a new tech evaluation committee, the importance of a well-structured and evidence-backed presentation cannot be overstated. Here’s a comprehensive guide to mastering your presentations: Understanding the Importance of CriticalContinue reading “Mastering Committee Presentations with Clarity and Evidence”
Working with Ambiguity in Medical Policy Guidelines
Ambiguity within medical policy guidelines can be a challenging hurdle for healthcare professionals… not to mention medical writers. These guidelines, intended to provide direction for coverage decisions and appropriate patient care, can sometimes leave room for interpretation. Navigating such ambiguity requires a strategic and thoughtful approach to ensure accurate coverage decisions for the health planContinue reading “Working with Ambiguity in Medical Policy Guidelines”
Top 3 Mistakes to Dodge When Navigating Positive Healthcare Payor Coverage
Securing favorable coverage from healthcare payors for your product demands a strategic approach. While working within the medical policy field, I have seen my share of products not covered by payors even though the manufacturer felt confident the evidence supported it. Here are three pitfalls to evade: Underestimating Value Demonstration Convincing healthcare payors goes beyondContinue reading “Top 3 Mistakes to Dodge When Navigating Positive Healthcare Payor Coverage”
Why a career change to medical writing?
In 2018, after many years in academia, I decided to make a career switch to a full-time medical writer. Previously, I had been doing freelance medical writing and copyediting odd jobs here and there ever since I realized that I enjoyed writing and researching in graduate school. When I first told others of my planContinue reading “Why a career change to medical writing?”