While last week saw a relative slowdown in new guideline releases, this week delivers a strong resurgence across multiple organizations and clinical areas. From hematologic malignancies to gynecologic procedures and rare infectious disease vaccine safety, the updates span a wide range of disciplines—each carrying meaningful clinical implications. Of particular note are major revisions from NCCNContinue reading “Weekly Guideline Update for 5/21/2025”
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Guideline Update for 5/15/2025
While recent weeks have seen a steady cadence of major updates across NCCN guidelines, this week brings a noticeable slowdown in the volume of new releases. That’s not to say the updates are any less important—just fewer in number. This lighter week provides a good opportunity to catch our breath and enjoy the weather outsideContinue reading “Guideline Update for 5/15/2025”
Weekly Guideline Update for 4/16/2025
The tulips are up, the tax deadlines are behind us (hopefully) here in the US, and the only thing more persistent than spring rain is your weekly dose of clinical updates. Each Wednesday, I round up key changes to guidelines and recommendations from professional societies to help you stay informed. This list isn’t exhaustive, butContinue reading “Weekly Guideline Update for 4/16/2025”
Weekly Guideline Update for 4/9/2025
The days are getting longer, the coffee is getting colder (because I keep forgetting to drink it), and the inboxes are once again overflowing with meeting invites, projects, and manuscript alerts. Each Wednesday, I bring you news concerning updates to guidelines and recommendations by professional societies, so you don’t have to wade through the internetContinue reading “Weekly Guideline Update for 4/9/2025”
Weekly Guideline Update for 3/26/2025
Spring is here in the Northern hemisphere! The sun is out, the flowers are beginning to bloom, birds are singing, and allergies are flaring. Each Wednesday, I bring you news concerning updates to guidelines and recommendations by professional societies, so you don’t have to “dust off” the journals. This list is not all-inclusive, of course,Continue reading “Weekly Guideline Update for 3/26/2025”
Weekly Guideline Update for 3/19/2025
Are you old enough to remember the “good old days” of perusing the dusty bound medical journals, looking for an article or guideline you needed? I don’t miss traipsing across campus to search up and down the stacks of the library. Each Wednesday, I bring you news concerning updates to guidelines and recommendations by professionalContinue reading “Weekly Guideline Update for 3/19/2025”
Weekly Guideline Update for 3/5/2025
Each Wednesday, I bring you news concerning updates to guidelines and recommendations by professional societies. This list is not all-inclusive, of course, but the following recent updates caught my attention. If there are any guidelines I have missed this week that you would like to see possibly included in future updates, please email me at jerm@day-storms.com.Continue reading “Weekly Guideline Update for 3/5/2025”
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”
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”