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Mercalis in MotionTrialCard is now Mercalis!In this episode of Mercalis in Motion, we welcome to the studio Mercalis CEO Scott Dulitz to discuss TrialCard’s recent rebranding initiative that resulted in the creation of Mercalis. Scott discusses the reasons that led to the rebranding, how we arrived at the name Mercalis, and what’s next for the growing integrated life sciences commercialization partner.
2023-11-2028 minMercalis in MotionNavigating Alternate Funding ProgramsDiana Villanova, TrialCard’s VP of Patient Support Services Strategy, joins Landy and Eric on today’s episode, to discuss Alternate Funding Programs (AFPs). Designed to limit plan sponsors’ financial exposure, the increased use of AFPs has introduced new access challenges for patients, plans, and manufacturers alike.
2023-09-0624 minMercalis in MotionThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022: What Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Need to KnowThe Drug Provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 are of critical importance to pharmaceutical manufacturers, who now have a host of new considerations when thinking through their portfolio strategies and pricing and market access considerations. In this episode of TrialCard TALK, Landy and Eric welcome to the studio two experts on the topic: Megan Thomas, Partner, Triangle Insights Group and Jason Zemcik, Principal Consultant for Policy Reporter.
2023-07-1931 minMercalis in MotionTrialCard's Non-Commercial Dispensing PharmacyIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, we welcome to the studio Chris Harris, TrialCard's Vice President of Operations, to discuss the growth and impact that TrialCard's non-commercial dispensing pharmacy has had on the organization and its clients.
2023-05-3141 minMercalis in MotionA Conversation with Dean Erhardt, president & CEO of D2 SolutionsIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, Landy and Eric welcome to the studio Dean Erhardt, President & CEO of D2 Solutions. D2 is a healthcare solutions company that leverages consulting expertise with SaaS-based technology tools to drive revenue, enhance operational efficiency, and decrease exposure to regulatory risk for pharma and biotech manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, payers, and hospitals/IDNs. Mr. Erhardt has over 30 years of strategic marketing and management experience across both the consumer product and pharmaceutical arenas. His experience has spanned several Fortune 500 organizations, including Express Scripts, Cardinal Health, and U.S. Healthcare.Download this episode to learn mor...
2023-04-2739 minMercalis in MotionTrialCard CEO Scott DulitzTrialCard CEO Scott Dulitz joins Landy and Eric on the first podcast of 2023 to reflect upon TrialCard’s success in 2022 and look ahead at some of the trends in the market that will define 2023.
2023-03-1436 minMercalis in MotionBest of 2022 - TrialCard TALKIn the final episode of TrialCard TALK for 2022, our hosts Landy Townsend, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Eric Manning, Associate Creative Director, reflect on the guests we have featured during the year and some of the highlights from each insightful conversation. Download now to enjoy the best of our 2022 discussions.
2022-12-1619 minMercalis in MotionSimplifying eServices with TrialCard’s Orchestrator solutionIn the latest episode of TrialCard TALK, we speak to Bill Dupere, VP for Product Development for Patient Services, and Stephanie Chesebro, Product Owner – eServices on our IT Development Team, about TrialCard’s eServices and ‘Orchestrator’ solution. Bill and Stephanie explain how Orchestrator allows our life science clients to access many eService providers through one contract with TrialCard, which enables them to focus on what really matters: simplifying access to therapy for their patients. Download the podcast to hear more about how Orchestrator is evolving and further streamlining eService provider management in our industry.
2022-12-0235 minMercalis in MotionPolicy Reporter: Demystifying Payer Coverage To Serve PatientsIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, we are joined by Tim Ogren, General Manager, and Peter Weissberg, Managing Director, at Policy Reporter – a TrialCard Company. Tim and Peter speak to us about the difference that the company makes to its clients – and ultimately, patients – through its innovative healthcare software solutions, which improve the way the medical and pharmaceutical industry receives, processes, and acts on policy developments.Download this podcast to learn about the market dynamics that are driving demand for these solutions, why providers are increasingly reporting that the Policy Reporter platform is their go-to for updates in thi...
2022-10-2949 min
Taking the Pulse: a Health Care PodcastEpisode 116: Michael Carlin, Manager, Engage HCP by TrialCardOn episode 116, Matthew and Amanda chat with Michael Carlin of TrialCard, a life sciences company that provides digital solutions to pharmaceutical companies, connecting them to health care providers and patients while also simplifying access to prescription medications. Tune in to hear Michael share how TrialCard uniquely solves challenges and serves as a resource to clients as well as his work in the company's Health Care Provider (HCP) Engagement and Education efforts.
2022-10-1119 minMercalis in MotionCreating a More Efficient Clinical Supply Process with TrialCard’s RxStudy CardIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, Tom Gottschalk, Senior Director of Business Development for TrialCard, outlines how we support biotech and pharmaceutical companies’ clinical trial supply needs through our RxStudy Card™ – an innovative product that generates significant cost and time savings. Download this podcast to learn how TrialCard brings high value to our clinical supply partnerships through our consultative approach, ongoing investments into the clinical trial industry, and strategic partnerships that enable us to meet global needs.
2022-09-0831 minMercalis in MotionPatientLink by TrialCard: Delivering Highly Personalized Patient Support ExperiencesIn the latest episode of TrialCard TALK, Molly Stallings, Vice President of PatientLink and Patient Experience at TrialCard, explains how our new patient communication platform takes patient engagement to the next level. PatientLink by TrialCard, an enterprise SaaS platform, is designed to simplify access and engagement with patient support programs. Download this podcast to hear how this omnichannel experience brings life science leaders one step closer to meeting the needs of today’s demanding healthcare marketplace, and empowers them to deliver more highly personalized patient support experiences than ever before.
2022-07-0124 minMercalis in MotionTriangle Insights Group, a TrialCard CompanyFollowing TrialCard’s recent acquisition of Triangle Insights Group, Landy and Eric welcome two of the strategy consulting firm’s founding partners to the studio this month. In this discussion, we speak to Gautam Aggarwal and Chris Apolito about how Triangle’s strategic capabilities, combined with TrialCard’s industry-leading suite of patient support and provider engagement services, will enable us to provide greater value and support to our clients.
2022-06-0328 minMercalis in MotionTrialCard’s Nursing Team: A Difference Maker in Patient ServicesTo commemorate National Nurses Week, Landy and Eric welcomed Heather Smith, PhD, RN, NNP to the studio to discuss the role that nurses play in TrialCard’s Patient Services offerings. Dr. Smith, who serves as Senior Program Director, Hub Services at TrialCard, also discusses nurses’ evolving roles through the years, the future of nursing, and what sets TrialCard’s Nursing Team apart from other providers.
2022-05-0927 minMercalis in MotionHow EngageHCP by TrialCard Helps Increase Access to Health Care ProvidersIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, Landy and Eric welcome to the studio Michael Carlin, General Manager of EngageHCP by TrialCard. The number of no see or difficult to see HCPs has risen dramatically in recent years and has been greatly exacerbated by COVID-19. Despite this growing trend, life science companies still must reach and educate HCPs about new and existing therapies. To accomplish this, TrialCard recently launched EngageHCP by TrialCard, a new expanded suite of services that serves as a complement to a biopharma brand’s field teams. EngageHCP supports brands at any stage of the produc...
2022-03-3127 minMercalis in MotionTrialCard’s State of the Union: March 2022In this episode of TrialCard TALK, Landy and Eric welcome TrialCard’s two most senior executives to the studio: Scott Dulitz, President & Chief Strategy Officer and Joe Abdalla, President & Chief Commercial Officer. Scott and Joe discuss TrialCard’s recent successes, future plans, and their vision for the full-service life sciences commercialization partner.
2022-03-0229 minMercalis in MotionBest of 2021 - TrialCard TALKIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, our hosts Landy Townsend, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Eric Manning, Associate Creative Director, reflect back on our guests from this first season and highlights from each conversation.
2021-12-1636 minMercalis in MotionTrialCard's Digital Health Multi-Channel Engagement PlatformIn the latest episode of TrialCard TALK, Molly Stallings, Vice President of Product Marketing at TrialCard, discusses the evolving digital landscape and how it impacts the delivery of patient support programs. Download the podcast to hear how TrialCard is effectively engaging patients and caretakers with its life sciences multi-channel communication platform.
2021-11-1824 minMercalis in MotionWorking Smarter in Today's Evolving Patient Access and Affordability LandscapeIn this month's episode of TrialCard TALK, TrialCard's Kelly Bennett, Vice President and Practice Lead, Patient Affordability, joins us to discuss the evolution of the co-pay and financial assistance landscape. Kelly shares the many financial barriers patients encounter, and how the team has customized and enhanced the ways in which it delivers financial navigation to its life sciences partners.
2021-10-2729 min
Life Science SuccessTom HeckSend us a textIn this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, Tom Heck is our guest. He will be covering his career journey from Pharma to SVP at TrialCard - providing commercial support in remote areas and vacant territory coverage as well as a series of additional services for companies looking to launch their next patient focused campaign.
2021-10-2532 minMercalis in MotionEngage HCP by TrialCard: Bolstering the Efforts of Existing Field TeamsIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, Landy and Eric welcomed to the studio the Engage HCP team: General Manager Mark Droke, SVP, Commercial Solutions Tom Heck, VP, Commercial Solutions Mike Davis, and Product Director Ann Poorboy.The number of no see or difficult to see HCPs has risen dramatically in recent years and has been greatly exacerbated by COVID-19. In fact, many predict that HCP access rates may never return to pre-pandemic levels. Recently, TrialCard launched Engage HCP, a new expanded suite of longstanding services that serves as a complement to a biopharma brand’s field teams. Join...
2021-09-2820 minMercalis in MotionTC Synapse: Co-Pay Program Risk Mitigation and Compliance Strategies for Pharmaceutical ManufacturersThe risk environment facing co-pay assistance programs has expanded significantly in recent years. Legislative and policy developments, payer tactics, and ill-intentioned actors present financial, operational, and compliance issues if not properly understood and addressed. TrialCard’s TC Synapse suite combines industry-leading subject matter expertise and proprietary data-driven controls to ensure your program is safeguarded against multiple threat areas. In this episode, Jason Zemcik, Vice President and Patient Affordability Practice Lead, discusses how TC Synapse is helping pharmaceutical manufacturers remain ahead of emerging trends in co-pay program risk to ensure the integrity of their program.
2021-08-2638 minMercalis in MotionTC Script: How TrialCard’s Non-Commercial Dispensing Pharmacy is Making a Difference for PatientsIn this episode of TrialCard TALK, Landy and Eric welcome Mark Boesen, J.D., Pharm.D. from TC Script, TrialCard's non-commercial dispensing pharmacy located in Scottsdale, AZ. Mark discusses how TC Script has continued TrialCard's longstanding promise to always take care of patients.
2021-07-2830 min
INspired INsider Podcast[Israel Business Series] 2 Big Mistakes When Buying or Selling a Company with Yadin Shemmer, Founder and CEO of IntrinsicYadin Shemmer is the Founder and CEO of Intrinsic, an acquirer and accelerator of Amazon-focused health and wellness brands. Before founding Intrinsic, Yadin spent 15 years building and running consumer health businesses, including Mango Health, which sold to TrialCard in 2019. He also ran the consumer business at Everyday Health, which sold to Ziff Davis in 2016 for $467 million and Better2Know. Yadin had started his career in finance as both an M&A advisor and later as an investor. In this episode… As a vision-driven entrepreneur, you build businesses to last. But when you have to sell it...
2021-07-0838 minMercalis in MotionDissecting the CMS Best Price Rule: What it Means for Manufacturer Co-Pay ProgramsIn this podcast, Jason Zemcik, Sr. Director of Product Management at TrialCard, breaks down the implications of this rule, outlines strategies for manufacturers to address it, and provides insight on other drug pricing policy matters that could affect how manufacturers deliver patient support programs going forward..
2021-07-0128 minMercalis in MotionDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Conversation With TrialCardIn this episode, Latrinda Riley joins Landy Townsend, Vice President of Marketing at TrialCard, to discuss her new role as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Listen to learn more about Latrinda’s background, how she managed challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the new initiatives she has planned for the organization.
2021-06-2329 minMercalis in MotionThe Impact of Nurses on Patient Support ProgramsIn this podcast, TrialCard’s Clinical Support Services leaders, Dianne Higgins and Heather Smith discuss the value of nursing support in market access programs and how the evolution of technology is transforming the industry’s patient engagement methodologies.
2021-06-2318 minMercalis in MotionHow TrialCard is Simplifying Clinical Trials in a COVID-19 WorldThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted clinical operations and accelerated decentralized clinical trial models. In this podcast, TrialCard’s SVP of Business Development, Tom Heck, discusses the importance of an efficient clinical supply management process and how TrialCard’s RxStudy Card™ achieves that. Listen to this episode to understand the many benefits of the RxStudy Card™ in today’s current environment and how we see it being utilized in the future.
2021-06-2325 min