ASBM Shares Physician Perspectives on Non-Medical Switching In February, ASBM released our latest video, “Non-Medical Switching”, featuring ASBM Chairman Ralph McKibbin, MD. In the video, Dr. McKibbin shares new data from ASBM’s recent survey of 401 U.S. prescribers of biologics, as well as his own observations on the controversial practice. Among the survey findings: 69% […]
ASBM Shares Physician Perspectives on Non-Medical Switching In February, ASBM released our latest video, “Non-Medical Switching”, featuring ASBM Chairman Ralph McKibbin, MD. In the video, Dr. McKibbin shares new data from ASBM’s recent survey of 401 U.S. prescribers of biologics, as well as his own observations on the controversial practice. Among the survey findings: 69% […]
OSU College of Pharmacy Launches ASBM-Developed CE Course on Biologics and Biosimilars The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is now offering a 1-hour Continuing Education (CE) course entitled Biologics and Biosimilars: and Introduction. The course is presented by OSU professor and ASBM Advisory Board Chair Philip Schneider, FASHP, FFIP. The course is […]
OSU College of Pharmacy Launches ASBM-Developed CE Course on Biologics and Biosimilars The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is now offering a 1-hour Continuing Education (CE) course entitled Biologics and Biosimilars: and Introduction. The course is presented by OSU professor and ASBM Advisory Board Chair Philip Schneider, FASHP, FFIP. The course is […]
ASBM Letter to Congress: Paying Physicians to Prescribe Government-Preferred Biosimilars Undermines Patient-Physician Relationship On December 2nd, ASBM sent a letter to House leaders reiterating our opposition to a proposal that would undermine the patient-physician relationship and distort the making of treatment decisions. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules has released new language […]
House Bill Would Distort Treatment Decisions, Undermine Physician-Patient Relationship The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules has released new language for H.R. 5376 containing a provision that would pay physicians a 33% bonus for prescribing their patient the government-preferred biosimilar. The bill calls for a “temporary increase in Medicare Part B payments for certain biosimilars,” […]
House Bill Would Distort Treatment Decisions, Undermine Physician-Patient Relationship The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules has released new language for H.R. 5376 containing a provision that would pay physicians a 33% bonus for prescribing their patient the government-preferred biosimilar. The bill calls for a “temporary increase in Medicare Part B payments for certain biosimilars,” […]
ASBM Welcomes Ralph McKibbin, MD as Chairman In a Full Member Call September 9th, ASBM introduced gastroenterologist Ralph McKibbin, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF as the organization’s incoming chairman. Dr. McKibbin began his three year term on September 1st, succeeding outgoing chair Madelaine Feldman, MD, FACR. Dr. McKibbin is the fourth chairman since ASBM was […]
ASBM Welcomes Ralph McKibbin, MD as Chairman In a Full Member Call September 9th, ASBM introduced gastroenterologist Ralph McKibbin, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF as the organization’s incoming chairman. Dr. McKibbin began his three year term on September 1st, succeeding outgoing chair Madelaine Feldman, MD, FACR. Dr. McKibbin is the fourth chairman since ASBM was […]
Madelaine Feldman Completes Term as ASBM Chair On August 31st, ASBM Chair Madelaine Feldman, MD, FACR completed her term as ASBM Chair. ASBM Executive Director Michael Reilly praised Dr. Feldman’s leadership: Dr. Feldman led ASBM during a difficult time, keeping ASBM engaged on important biosimilar policy issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. As […]
