By: Michael Rigas, Pharm.D., FNHIA Biosimilars are also known as follow-on biologics or subsequent-entry biologics. They are FDA-approved copies of the original “innovator” drug product that are allowed to be licensed and approved by the FDA once the innovator product’s patent expires. The Biologics Price and Competition Act (BPCA)...
By: Ty Bello, BS, RCC The objective of this article is to provide information with application so you, as an Independent Ambulatory Infusion Center, can either begin the sales journey or accelerate the existing sales process in your business. So regardless of whether or not you have a sales...
By: Kay Coulter, RN, CRNI, VA-BC In the insurance industry there’s a saying about how you don’t know you’re facing litigation until it’s too late. Ambulatory Infusion Center providers can tell you risk management is key to protecting patients from harm and staff from lawsuits. IV Therapy Practice Pearls...
What’s behind the recent surge of investments into the infusion industry? The ambulatory infusion center (AIC) industry has seen a significant surge in investment in recent years. This trend is driven by a number of factors, including an aging population, an increase in chronic diseases, and a shift towards...
The following post was authored in partnership with NICA partner, SamaCare. Prior authorizations are a burden across all specialties. In fact, in a 2022 survey by SamaCare, 91% of providers reported that prior authorizations have a “highly negative” or “somewhat negative” effect on patient care. Infusion centers face their...
As the number of Americans living with chronic illnesses continues to grow and payers move forward with site-of-care optimization policies, the demand for ambulatory infusion centers (AIC) has exploded. AICs offer many advantages to patients and providers while delivering vital treatment options for patients with a wide range of...
When it comes to utilizing vein visualization devices in independent infusion centers picking the right device for your needs is key. While not all ambulatory infusion centers utilize vein visualization devices, if your center is looking to optimize patient experience, reduce complications, and increase efficiency you may want to...