EPISODE 3: Ask The Expert Series - How Government Policies Influence Commercial Insurance Implications with Randy Vogenberg, PhD
- Aug 22, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 1
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Welcome to the third episode of Only Healthcare! Stay informed on critical moves in healthcare with our new series, "Ask the Expert."
In this brief episode of "Ask the Expert," Randy Vogenberg, PhD delves into the complex relationship between government healthcare policies and their impact on commercial insurance stakeholders. This brief but insightful episode focuses on a significant lawsuit by Vertex Pharmaceuticals against the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The case centers on whether Vertex can provide a patient assistance program for its gene therapy patients, explicitly addressing the associated fertility assistance needs.
Dr. Vogenberg discusses the broader implications of this legal battle, exploring how the decision could influence both commercial plan sponsors and manufacturers. He explains how the denial of patient assistance by government programs might lead to increased costs, decreased utilization of innovative therapies, and, ultimately, fewer available treatment options in the marketplace.
Tune in to this episode to gain expert insights into how government healthcare policies could shape the future of commercial insurance and the availability of advanced therapeutic products.
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About the Hosts:
Michael Navin brings 27+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in commercialization. As the owner of a successful agency, he has launched numerous pharmaceutical products, making advanced treatments accessible to the public.
Dr. Randy Vogenberg started his career as a pharmacist and has since worked across all areas of healthcare delivery, including policy and employer-sponsored plans. With a doctorate in healthcare administration, Randy spent the last 25 years navigating the self-insured marketplace, providing value for the ongoing changes in healthcare.
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Hosted by: Michael Navin & Randy Vogenberg, PhD
This Podcast is sponsored by:
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Institute for Integrated Health (IIH): Health care benefits, insurance coverage regulations, and doing business in the healthcare industry can be complicated. At IIH, Dr. Randy Vogenberg and his team understand these unique challenges and provides strategic guidance customized to every client. To help overcome your unique challenges, IIH delivers education, planning and advisory on market trends, and U.S. health care market intelligence. The firm’s decades of proven success are due to strategic collaboration with associates from the business, clinical, and scientific communities. https://iih-online.com/.
Music by:Hanu Dixit, https://www.youtube.com/hanudixit
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