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Bill Dempster

Next Webinar December 17: The Drug Evaluation Process – Patient Input Submissions and Responsible Advocacy for New Treatments

SYSF_December17Webinar

This webinar will dive into the process used to evaluate drugs, which concludes with recommendations about whether they should be covered by provincial formularies.   In particular, this webinar will look at how patients can engage in the process. Following the presentation, there will be a live Q&A. The presentation will address the following topics:

  • When and how can patients engage with the drug evaluation process?
  • What are the best practices to promote the patient’s voice?
  • Looking ahead: how can we improve patients’ opportunities to engage?

The webinar will be hosted by Bill Dempster of 3Sixty Public Affairs. As CEO of 3Sixty Public Affairs, Bill Dempster helps health charities, businesses and associations understand health policy and effectively engage with governments.   He applies a deep business, health policy, legal and government experience to find mutually beneficial solutions to complex problems. 

To register

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1418260419678793473

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Canadian Cancer Therapy Approval, Evaluation and Funding Process: What is the Role of Patients?

Canadian Cancer Therapy Approval, Evaluation and Funding Process: What is the Role of Patients?

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 2:00 to 3:00pm EDT

This webinar will provide insight into how cancer drugs are reviewed by Health Canada, through the multi-step decision-making process that determines whether they are covered by public and private formularies. The presenters will host a live question and answer session following the presentation. The presentation will address the following topics:

  • What are the different steps to bring a new cancer drug to patients?
  • Where can patients make a difference?
  • How is the patient role changing?

Gerry Jeffcott is a senior associate at 3Sixty Public Affairs who has almost 25 years of health and pharmaceutical policy experience. He is a recognized expert in the Canadian reimbursement review and approval process for new medications and a sought after commentator on relevant policy questions. 

As CEO of 3Sixty Public Affairs, Bill Dempster helps health charities, businesses and associations understand health policy and effectively engage with governments.   He applies a deep business, health policy, legal and government experience to find mutually beneficial solutions to complex problems.

To register

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/641002455864314625

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