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Biogen Value-Based Contract Links Patient-Reported Outcomes To MS Drug Reimbursement

 
• By Cathy Kelly

Biogen value-based contract with UPMC Health Plan ties payments to patient-reported outcomes for Tecfidera and Avonex. The company may seek something similar for Vumerity.

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Biogen Contract With UPMC Will Focus On Worsening Physical DIsability

Biogen Inc. and the Pennsylvania-based UPMC Health Plan are breaking new ground with a value-based contract that links reimbursement to patient reported outcomes for the multiple sclerosis blockbuster Tecfidera (dimethyl fumerate) and Avonex (interferon beta-1a).

The contract will focus on outcomes related to worsening physical disability. Biogen and UPMC will also “continue to evaluate outcomes...

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