Pharmaceutical

As the healthcare industry faces new challenges and dynamics, pharma and biotech companies must evolve their strategies to stay competitive. Our work uncovers the key trends shaping pharmaceutical strategies, from navigating legislative changes to addressing stakeholder concerns. We offer insights and recommendations to drive meaningful industry change.

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The foundational forces affecting pharma today and beyond

Three foundational forces are set to shape the pharmaceutical industry's future: Artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug development, the urgent need for health equity, and the role of patient-reported outcomes. Discover why these forces are critical for manufacturers to consider in their strategic planning for 2025 and beyond.

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Learn how to navigate the evolving high-cost drug landscape

The pharmaceutical market is experiencing significant shifts, and you need to be prepared. Explore the major trends shaping the industry.

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4 ways pharma can improve partnerships for cell and gene therapy delivery

Learn how cell and gene therapy (CGT) developers can improve their partnerships with providers, particularly during contract negotiations and drug onboarding.

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The life sciences leader’s guide to today’s top orthopedic and spine trends

Dive into the latest orthopedic and spine market trends — from ambulatory competition to value-based care advances — with our comprehensive guide for life sciences leaders.

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The life sciences leader’s guide to 4 shifts transforming healthcare

The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, and life sciences leaders need to be prepared. Learn about four major shifts that are impacting the industry and how life sciences companies can respond.

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How purchasers are tackling the affordability crisis of high-cost drugs

Innovation in drug development is making extraordinary (but high-cost) therapies available. To build foundations for affordable patient access, purchasers are trying aggressive cost management strategies that upend drug business norms, from Medicare’s inaugural year of price negotiation to health plans’ restructuring of PBM contracts.

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Congress is weighing spending cuts. How will they impact healthcare?

Congressional budget resolutions could cut billions from healthcare programs. Dive into the specifics of these cuts and their potential impact on Medicaid, Medicare, the ACA Marketplaces, and more.

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Survey insights: 5 priorities for health system strategists in 2025

We surveyed strategy leaders to find out how their health systems performed in 2024 and what they are prioritizing in 2025. Explore our top findings, why they matter, and what you can do differently.

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The life sciences leader’s guide to 4 shifts transforming healthcare

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9 ways to boost your strategic planning agility

Strategic planning in healthcare today can feel like standing in quicksand. No one knows exactly what the future will hold, but these lessons can help you adapt to uncertainty by building flexibility into your strategic plan.

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Survey insights: 5 priorities for health system strategists in 2025

We surveyed strategy leaders to find out how their health systems performed in 2024 and what they are prioritizing in 2025. Explore our top findings, why they matter, and what you can do differently.

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Health systems must confront the eroding legacy hospital business model

The standard playbook for hospital profitability is no longer sufficient, as the industry faces converging challenges that threaten financial stability. From shifting volume and payer-mix, to weakening non-core revenue sources, hospitals must adapt to survive.

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Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

CMS has finalized the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a mandatory bundled payment model that will impact hospitals across the United States. Discover the key aspects of TEAM and get valuable insights and actionable steps for organizations preparing to participate.

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CMS’ TEAM payment model is here. How should hospitals prepare?

CMS recently finalized the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a mandatory bundled payment model that roughly one in ten U.S. hospitals will be required to participate in. Discover why TEAM is so important and get actionable tips to prepare your hospital for this new payment model.

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4 tensions holding back healthcare value — and how to address them

Everyone wants to increase healthcare value, but key tensions make that goal elusive. Consider these tensions along four spectrums: Value in the short term versus long term. Value to the individual versus the larger population. Outputs versus outcomes. Proven strategies versus experimental. With input from over 100 healthcare leaders, we detail the current state of the industry and steps to increase overall healthcare value.

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A multi-stakeholder perspective on medication adherence

Read our research report for insights on medication adherence and the role of digital technology solutions that emerged from the 2019 cross-industry summit.

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BSC shook up their PBM strategy. What does this mean for the industry?

With healthcare leaders divided on the future of the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California's decision to outsource tasks to specialty organizations indicates that large PBMs could be due for disruption. Explore our three biggest takeaways from this move and how it could create a new model for pharmacy benefit management.

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4 things leaders need to know about high-cost drugs

The number of high-cost drugs is increasing, presenting new challenges across the healthcare industry. Our experts discuss the anxieties, misconceptions, and potential solutions to ensure innovative treatments are accessible to patients in need.

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Cheat Sheet

The life sciences leader’s guide to today’s top orthopedic and spine trends

Dive into the latest orthopedic and spine market trends — from ambulatory competition to value-based care advances — with our comprehensive guide for life sciences leaders.

Cheat Sheet

The life sciences leader’s guide to 4 shifts transforming healthcare

Expert Insight

How purchasers are tackling the affordability crisis of high-cost drugs

Expert Insight

From convenience to core strategy: Redefining the role of the health system pharmacy

With drug spending on the rise, health system pharmacies are facing mounting pressure to prove their value and maintain revenue streams. Discover the three steps that health system leaders must take to revamp their pharmacy integration strategy and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.

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FirstHealth’s 3-step approach to win back patients from out-of-market travel

Losing market share to out-of-market travel is a challenge for many health systems. Learn how FirstHealth of the Carolinas tackled this issue by redesigning the patient care journey and opening a new cancer center focused on patient and physician needs. As a result, FirstHealth grew oncology volumes by 25%, successfully retaining more local patients.

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3 major trends shaping the infusion care market

Stay ahead of the curve with these ready-to-use slides breaking down the biggest trends impacting the infusion care market.  Learn about the state of infusion care today and how to position your organization for future success.

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How to navigate the evolving high-cost drug landscape

The pharmaceutical market is experiencing significant shifts, and you need to be prepared. Explore the major trends shaping the industry, including the rise of high-cost drugs and the impact of changing policies, and find out what they mean for your organization.

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Specialty pharmacies: Where they are and where they're going

Download our ready-to-use presentation to understand the major trends shaping the future of specialty pharmacies and get our three predictions for the specialty pharmacy landscape.

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Regina Lohr

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Gina leads Advisory Board's research for and about the pharmacy, imaging, and lab sectors.

Amanda Okaka

Research consultant, Life sciences, pharmacy, and diagnostics research

Amanda leads life sciences research at Advisory Board and ensures that research takes a collaborative, cross-industry approach considering stakeholder perspectives.

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The foundational forces affecting pharma today and beyond

Learn how to navigate the evolving high-cost drug landscape

4 ways pharma can improve partnerships for cell and gene therapy delivery

The life sciences leader’s guide to today’s top orthopedic and spine trends

The life sciences leader’s guide to 4 shifts transforming healthcare

How purchasers are tackling the affordability crisis of high-cost drugs

Congress is weighing spending cuts. How will they impact healthcare?

Survey insights: 5 priorities for health system strategists in 2025

The life sciences leader’s guide to 4 shifts transforming healthcare

9 ways to boost your strategic planning agility

Survey insights: 5 priorities for health system strategists in 2025

Health systems must confront the eroding legacy hospital business model

Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

CMS’ TEAM payment model is here. How should hospitals prepare?

4 tensions holding back healthcare value — and how to address them

A multi-stakeholder perspective on medication adherence

BSC shook up their PBM strategy. What does this mean for the industry?

4 things leaders need to know about high-cost drugs

The life sciences leader’s guide to today’s top orthopedic and spine trends

The life sciences leader’s guide to 4 shifts transforming healthcare

How purchasers are tackling the affordability crisis of high-cost drugs

From convenience to core strategy: Redefining the role of the health system pharmacy

FirstHealth’s 3-step approach to win back patients from out-of-market travel

3 major trends shaping the infusion care market

How to navigate the evolving high-cost drug landscape

Specialty pharmacies: Where they are and where they're going

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