Digital health experts Halle Tecco & Steve Kraus discuss biotech drug pricing challenges, school counselor shortages, failures of SPAC deals in digital health, Pharma's DTC marketing efforts, declining fertility rates, and concerns about future job shortages and human population growth.
Pricing cancer drugs based on dosage can pose financial challenges for pharmaceutical companies like Amgen.
Satirical media like South Park's movie 'The End of Obesity' can shed light on healthcare disparities and industry profit motives.
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Amgen's Lung Cancer Therapy and FDA Approval
Amgen's lung cancer therapy, Sotoresab, received fast track approval from the FDA for its high unmet need in treating lung cancer. The FDA required Amgen to test lower doses alongside the 960 milligram dose, revealing that the higher dose had more side effects and minimal additional efficacy. This study raises safety and financial challenges for Amgen, as pricing the drug based on dosage could impact revenue.
South Park's 'The End of Obesity' Movie and Healthcare Satire
South Park's movie 'The End of Obesity' humorously highlights disparities in healthcare access and the influence of pharmaceutical companies. The satire portrays the challenges of navigating insurance and the pharmaceutical industry's focus on profits rather than patient welfare. Through comedic elements and astute observations, the movie sheds light on the complexities and absurdities within the healthcare system.
Shortage of School Counselors in American West and Midwest
The critical shortage of school counselors, particularly in the American West and Midwest regions, poses challenges for student well-being and mental health support. High student-to-counselor ratios in states like Michigan and Arizona exceed recommended standards, impacting the ability to provide essential mental health services. The need for increased resources, counselor training, and innovative solutions like telehealth services are essential to address the mental health needs of students effectively.