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Outcomes-Based Contracts May Rely More On Patient-Reported Results

 
• By Cathy Kelly

As interest in immune/inflammatory disease increases and savings achieved dip, payer focus on patient-reported outcomes for contracts reflects shift in focus, Avalere survey suggests.

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Payers More Receptive To Patient Reported Outcomes

Payers are increasingly interested in capturing patient reported-data through outcomes-based contracts as the focus for such arrangements shifts more toward specialty drugs and treatments for rare conditions, according to a recent survey conducted by Avalere Health.

Half of the 50 health plans and pharmacy benefit managers responding to the survey cited symptom improvement reported by patients...

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