Alternative Funding Programs

16/09/2024 22 min Episodio 005

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🎙️ Episode Title: Alternative Funding Programs and Hemophilia B with Kollet Barkhouse and James Romano🩸 Podcast: Boundless B - The Hemophilia B Podcast👥 Guest: Kollet Barkhouse, MBA and James Romano🌟 Episode Overview: In this episode of Boundless B, Kollet Barkhouse and James Romano discuss how alternative funding programs affect those with hemophilia.Here in the United States, health insurance is supposed to protect patients from the financial burden of expensive medical treatments. But all too often, it falls short—especially for those who rely on costly prescription medications.Now, a new trend is making things even harder. Third-party vendors are pushing what's called 'alternative funding programs,' and they're specifically targeting high-cost specialty drugs.If these programs continue to spread unchecked, they could cause real harm—leaving patients even more vulnerable, straining the healthcare system, and further complicating an already broken drug pricing market. It's a serious issue that needs attention.🫶🏽 Sponsored by: Medexus🤝 Partner: This episode is made in partnership with Balancing Life’s Issues.💡 Additional Resources:The Coalition for Hemophilia BBalancing Life's IssuesMedexusMore about alternative funding programs