At the conclusion of the July 15, 2016 meeting on obeticholic acid, the policy roundtable participants reflected on their experience with ICER’s process and the importance of bringing conversations about drug pricing and coverage into a public forum. The roundtable was composed of subject matter experts representing a variety of perspectives, including a patient, clinical experts, a drug manufacturer, and payers. Hear what they had to say in this short video.
Participants (in order of appearance):
Barbara Henry, RPh, Senior Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Judith Donovan, Patient with PBC
Daniel Pratt, MD, Clinical Director, Liver Transplantation; Director, Autoimmune & Cholestatic Liver Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Kathleen Corey, MD, MPH, Director, MGH Fatty Liver Clinic, MGH Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital
Juan Carlos Lopez-Talavera, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Tom Simpatico, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access