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Knowledge and information are critical tools to affect early diagnosis in pituitary disease. Join Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge D Faccinetti cofounders, as they navigate the wonders and complexities of pituitary conditions. Each episode brings conversations with information and experiences from expert professionals and people living with these challenging disorders.
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
What happens when the insurance company's first line of response is to deny, deny, deny? How does this increase in oversight from third-party payors impact the process of rare pituitary disease medicine authorizations indicated for treatment? Why do insurance companies use these delay tactics? What role do treatment guidelines play? What can we do? In this podcast, PWN cofounder Dr. Lewis Blevins shares his experiences and frustration with these problematic issues.
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
My conversation with Risa Heidt, who will be riding her bike from Canada to Mexico to promote awareness of rare pituitary diseases: Marisa "Risa" Heidt, diagnosed with acromegaly (a rare disease of the pituitary gland), in 2018, is undertaking this 1845-mile challenge starting this September 11. Click here for more details and what you can do to help.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
S7E11: A look at the Orphan Drug Congress
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
In today's podcast, we welcome Claire Murphy, Director of the Orphan Drug Congress, to talk about this important, innovative event. The Congress brings together leading industry, government and regulatory authorities, patient advocacy groups, payers, investors, and solution providers, advancing orphan drug development and improving access to life-saving therapies.