Building Long-Term Value Into Near-Term Commercial Strategy
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
Pharma companies are building long-term value propositions that should appeal to Accountable Care Organizations into some go-to-market strategies for new drugs and to repositioning efforts of already marketed drugs that have hit snags. The rationale might seem straightforward—for example, more convenient dosing that improves compliance and cuts down hospitalization rates--but the nuances can be complex. Moreover, even when their products appear to have compelling cases for value, companies have not by and large made ACOs a distinct target for their commercial operations.
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