CONNECTING CLIENTS + PAYERS

Pharmaceutical Market Access

01 policy

Health Policy spans our work with pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics from both a funding and access perspective. WestPAR has substantial experience in working collaboratively with governments in Western Canada to shift and reconfigure Policy to meet the emerging needs and realities of our evolving healthcare system.

02 payers

Private and Provincial funding of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics continue to rapidly evolve in response to concerns over balancing long-term sustainability, fiscal responsibility, therapeutic gaps, innovation, and increasing therapeutic options in rare diseases. WestPAR has the understanding, knowledge and skill set required to help you achieve your goals Nationally and in Western Canada.

03 industry

Innovation often creates new system challenges and barriers to access and funding. Having an experienced partner is critical to developing the appropriate strategy, acquiring guidance, and building collaborative consensus with government decision and policy makers.

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HEALTH POLICY
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PUBLIC PAYERS &
pCPA Negotiations
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PRIVATE PAYERS &
PLA Negotiations
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HOSPITALS
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PHARMACEUTICALS
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MEDICAL DEVICES
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DIAGNOSTICS

EXPERTISE

strategy

Collaborative Approach, Western Public Payers, National Private Payers, pCPA Negotiations.

research

Market Research, Clinical / Therapeutic Research, Environment Scans, Influence Mapping.

advocacy

Public + Private Payer Meetings, Provincial Ministries + MLAs, Patient Group Engagement, Comprehensive Campaigns.

negotiations

pCPA negotiations, Western Public Payers PLAs, National Private Payer PLAs.

submissions

Western Provincial Public Payers, National Private Payers, Hospital.

CAPABILITIES

western canada
• Western Provincial Policy Evolution
• Reimbursement and Access Strategy
• Provincial Submissions
• Hospital Formulary Submissions
• Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) Modelling
• Payer Negotiations
• Payer Engagement and Meetings
• Western Payer Circuit Engagement
national

• pCPA Strategy, Engagement, Negotiations
• pCPA Western Perspective
• Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) Modelling
• Private Payer Strategy, Engagement
• Private Payer PLA Negotiations
• Private Payer Submissions
• Market Impact Modelling
• Environmental Scans

Strategic partner collaboration

Areas of expertise where WestPAR partners with other providers:
•PMPRB Pricing Strategy
•CDR Submissions
•Pharmacoeconomic Studies + Analysis
•Ontario + Quebec Specific Access, Funding and Policy Issues