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The Syneos Health PodcastAsembia AXS25 Series: Reimagining Patient Support: Scaling Access, Affordability and AI Integration with Kelly Carter of AmgenIn this special edition of the Syneos Health Podcast recorded from the floor of Asembia’s AXS25 Summit, host Michael Sarshad sits down with Kim Plesnarski, SVP of Market Access and Patient Support Services at Syneos Health and Kelly Carter, AVP of Patient Support at Amgen, to unpack the evolving landscape of patient support. The discussion explores the blurring lines between general and specialty medicine, the growing administrative burden on providers and the need to embed seamless, tech-enabled support into the healthcare journey. The trio dives into the role of Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs), payer challenges, affordability bar...
2025-06-0519 minThe Syneos Health PodcastAsembia AXS25 Series: Holistic Patient Support with Tiara Green of Accessia HealthIn this special episode recorded from the floor at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit, host Michael Sarshad sits down with Tiara Green, President of Accessia Health, to explore the evolving landscape of patient support. They discuss how Accessia Health is addressing the growing needs of individuals with rare and chronic conditions—not just through copay assistance, but by tackling social determinants of health like transportation, food insecurity and mental health services. Tiara shares insights on the expanding role of technology, from streamlined eligibility systems to telehealth and AI, and emphasizes the importance of personalized, community-based care. They also dive...
2025-05-2210 minThe Syneos Health PodcastAsembia AXS25 Series: Modernizing Patient Services: AI, Hybrid Models and Innovation Strategy with Greg Morris of CareMetxIn this special edition of the Syneos Health Podcast recorded from the floor of Asembia’s AXS25 Summit, host Michael Sarshad speaks with Kim Plesnarski, SVP of Market Access and Patient Support Services at Syneos Health and Greg Morris, Chief Strategy Officer at CareMetx. They explore the latest trends shaping patient support services—from the surge of AI-powered solutions to the shift toward hybrid hub models. The conversation dives into the challenges of reactive support programs, the need for continual innovation and the nuanced debate between insourcing and outsourcing. With practical insights and real-world examples, Kim an...
2025-05-2028 minThe Syneos Health Podcast2025 Health Trends | Strategy, Agility and Innovation in Launch ExcellenceHosted by Drew Beck, Head of Strategy, Growth and Innovation for Syneos Health Learning Solutions, this limited series dives into the breakthrough trends redefining health in 2025 and beyond. From bold moves in R&D and medical affairs to next-gen trial design, product launch strategies and the future of healthcare communications, each episode connects you with the minds driving real change. Big ideas. Real-world impact. In this episode, Drew dives into launch excellence in 2025 with Syneos Health experts Larry Dollar, VP of Medical Affairs, and Michael Sarshad, Managing Director, Consulting. Together, they unpack how strategic spending, agile planning...
2025-05-0822 minThe Syneos Health PodcastAsembia AXS25 Series: Navigating Modern Market AccessThe biopharma market is booming—but not without turbulence. In this kickoff episode of our special podcast series in collaboration with Asembia, hosts Michael Sarshad, Managing Director, Commercial Advisory, Syneos Health and Sara Rubin, Senior Vice President, Market Access Strategy at Spherico, a Syneos Health company, unpack the dynamic forces reshaping how therapies reach patients. Recorded ahead of Asembia’s AXS25 Specialty Pharmacy Summit, they dive into the impact of tariffs, the power of AI in streamlining patient support, the ripple effects of the Inflation Reduction Act and how digital transformation is changing the way manufacturers engage popu...
2025-04-2313 minThe Syneos Health PodcastInvesting for Commercial Success as an Emerging CompanyWhen it comes to launching a pharmaceutical product in today’s market—especially as an emerging company—strategic investment can make all the difference.Drawing from a recent study on investing for commercial success, Michael Sarshad, Managing Director in the Commercial Advisory Group at Syneos Health, discusses the key factors for successfully launching a drug in today's market; the importance of strategic investment, timing and team experience in exceeding launch forecasts; and the diverse areas where this investment is crucial, from medical affairs and market access to clinical strategy and supply chain logistics.Tune in for ex...
2024-03-0620 minThe Syneos Health PodcastDigital Therapeutic CommercializationDigital therapeutics (DTx) are projected to be $50 billion industry by 2025. While many minds may immediately jump to unregulated companion apps when they hear “digital,” there are also clinically validated prescription digital products that act complementary to or in combination with traditional biopharmaceutical therapies. As these prescription DTx gain traction, how can companies harness their power to improve their brand’s value proposition? In this first of two episodes on DTx, Michael Sarshad, Managing Director, Commercial Advisory at Syneos Health and Austin Speier, Chief Strategy Officer, Click Therapeutics, join the podcast to discuss the growing...
2023-06-0620 min