COA Submits Comments on CMS' Proposed CAR T-Cell Coverage Decision
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted formal comments to CMS regarding the agency's proposed national coverage determination for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted formal comments to CMS regarding the agency's proposed national coverage determination for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, saying that while they are pleased with the direction of covering the therapy, they have concerns with the language included in the memo.
According to COA, CMS should not limit CAR T-cell coverage to hospitals, with many community oncology practices having the experience and capability to administer the therapy. Read the full comment letter.
Alzheimer Disease Awareness Month 2024: Looking Back at a Year of Progress in Cell and Gene Therapy
November 24th 2024In observance of Alzheimer Disease Awareness Month, held annually in November, we took a look back at the past year's news and expert insights in cell and gene therapy for Alzheimer disease.
Evaluating Allogeneic CAR-T P-BCMA-ALLO1 in R/R Multiple Myeloma
November 21st 2024Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria, MD, an associate professor of medicine in malignant hematology & stem cell transplantation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussed interim data from the phase 1/1b clinical trial evaluating Poseida's CAR-T.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2024: Looking Back at Progress in Cell and Gene Therapy
November 21st 2024In observance of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, held on the third Thursday of November each year, we took a look back at the past year's news in cell and gene therapy for pancreatic cancer indications.
