Managed Oncology

2024 Research

March 2024. Reviews Cancer Centers' strategic imperatives, market trends, pharmacy and dispensing services, and perceptions of manufacturer account engagement and support personnel.

2023 Research

November 2023. Reviews pharmacy benefit manager approaches to oncology medication distribution, management, and the resulting contracting landscape across medication types.

October 2022. Examines Medicare Advantage plans' approaches to oncology medication management, the resulting contracting environment, and MA plans' evaluations of pharmaceutical manufacturers active in oncology.

July 2023. Reviews commercial health plan approaches to oncology management and examines the resulting market access landscape across cancer types.

June 2023. Examines the contracting environment and commercial health plan executive evaluations of 30+ pharmaceutical manufacturers active in oncology.

April 2023. Provides an overview of the community oncology practice segment, including PDL and clinical pathway development by cancer type, oncology pharmacy and dispensing services, manufacturer engagement ratings, and overall partner of choice nominations.

Managed Oncology

Research Overview

As the oncology drug pipeline continues to deliver innovative therapies, payers and other health care stakeholders continue to seek strategies that ensure appropriate utilization. HIRC's Managed Oncology Service examines issues in oncology medication management and distribution to assist pharmaceutical firms in developing and maintaining successful market access strategies.

HIRC utilizes a triangulated research design, combining primary survey data, interview insights, and in-depth secondary research, resulting in a deep understanding of issues related to oncology medication market access.

Cancer Therapy Categories analyzed:

  • Oral Conventional Chemotherapies
  • IV Conventional Chemotherapies
  • Oncology Biosimilars
  • Oncology Brand Originators
  • Oral Targeted Therapies
  • IV Targeted Therapies
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
  • CAR-T Cell Therapies
  • 16+ Targeted Cancer types, download Service Summary for complete listing

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Comprehensive Approach to Managed Markets Access

The service monitors managed care strategic imperatives and trends related to oncology medication cost and utilization management across Commercial, PBM, and Medicare Advantage payer segments. Trends in oncology distribution and management are also tracked in two key oncology provider market segments. The service also examines manufacturer engagement across and contracting trends.

  • Academic and Health System-based Cancer Centers
  • Community Oncology Practices
  • Commercial Health Plans
  • Pharmacy Benefit Managers
  • Medicare Advantage Plans

Bringing Value to Subscribers

HIRC's data and insights enable subscribers to understand and track market dynamics and trends critical to optimal product positioning as the managed oncology market evolves. 

Through detailed analyses, key implications, and strategic recommendations from experienced HIRC researchers, subscribers to the Managed Oncology Service are able to identify potential opportunities for partnerships and evaluate account management strategies to effectively support the oncology-specific needs of managed care.