An article published June 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) argues health insurance coverage in the U.S. is, indeed, a boon to wellness and mortality. | http://owl.li/pmif30d2zTl

The job market for HEOR, Market Access, Medical Affairs and Real World Evidence is as hot as an Arizona airport jetway! | http://ow.ly/Po3S30d1Hwc

ICER announced Tuesday it will work with the VA's Pharmacy Benefits Management Services office in drug coverage and price negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. | http://ow.ly/Rxip30cWNeg

Continuum Clinical and Skipta say they are partnering to kick off the Center for Observational Research, which aims to connect "physicians and available 'real world' research opportunities within a private and secure digital environment." | http://ow.ly/ydlW30cWaaC

Although the National Pharmaceutical Council recognizes the benefits of value-based contracts, it says there are “existing barriers” which hinder both the development and implementation of such contracts. | http://ow.ly/2HSc30cVVA0

The Congressional Budget Office on Monday said the Senate proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act would increase the number of uninsured by 22 million by 2026, a devastating blow to the Republican-led effort. | http://ow.ly/fIoP30cV4jk

Registration is now open for the July 19 ONLINE Career Fair, specifically for HEOR, Market Access, and Real World Evidence candidates. | http://ow.ly/6z4G30cTSGL

Health insurance company Anthem says it will pay $115 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding a 2015 cyberattack in which the personal information of some 80 million members and employees was stolen. | http://ow.ly/sFsz30cU3oF

The 2017 Global HEOR/MA Salary Survey is the only worldwide survey focused on the HEOR, Market Access, and RWE job sector! All participants will receive a free copy of the Executive Summary, so you can negotiate salary and benefits with knowledge! | http://ow.ly/FRP230cTQTx