Discussing On-Time Access (OTA) with Doctor in the House: ‘For Chronically Ill Patients, How Can They Get Financial Help?’

Dr. Anas Nofal , Chief Business Officer of Axios International, was featured on?The Bigger Picture· Health & Living?podcast on BFM, Malaysia's leading independent radio station, today.

In an insightful discussion with Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Dr. Anas addressed the financial challenges faced by patients with chronic illnesses, especially those managing high-cost treatments such as cancer care.

For patients with chronic diseases, it’s not just managing their health and treatment that needs to be considered, but how the costs could add up over time. Especially for diseases like cancer, it’s not uncommon to hear of patients who struggle to pay for treatments that would be lifesaving. While there are avenues for patients to seek financial aid, how effective have these been? What are the gaps that remain??

In this episode of Doctor in the House, Dr. George Lee speaks with Dr. Anas Nofal to explore these questions and discuss how Axios’s On-Time Access (OTA) model aims to transform the landscape of patient support.

Listen to the?podcast?here

What’s Around the Corner???

Axios CEO Dr. Joseph Saba will join healthcare business leaders from around the world next week in Shanghai, China, to discuss the “Challenges and Opportunities of Global Market Access for Pharmaceuticals," including emerging and developed markets.??

What will be discussed???Organized by the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Dr. Saba will share his insights from 30+ years of experience designing and implementing access programs in low- and middle-income countries during a panel on access challenges in emerging markets. Panelists will explore innovative access to treatment models – including patient assistance programs and differential pricing – as well as China’s access experience, learnings and opportunities to date.

To join the discussion, email [email protected] to request your invitation and join via Weblink.

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