UnitedHealth Seeking Hepatitis C Drug Data On When To Treat, Impact On Medical Costs
Executive Summary
UnitedHealth’s Godwin describes information the payer would like to see to help inform coverage policies for new treatments such as Sovaldi and Olysio. Sovaldi manufacturer Gilead notes research is under way on patient subgroups, long-term outcomes.
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