EP216: Getting Rid of Drug Rebates, With Chris Sloan From Avalere Health

Chris Sloan is an associate principal at Avalere Health, a Washington, DC–based nonpartisan consulting firm. He advises a number of clients—including pharmaceutical manufacturers, health plans, providers, and patient groups—on key policy issues facing the health care industry. His particular areas of expertise include drug pricing, the Affordable Care Act, generics, and biosimilars. Additionally, Chris is a recognized expert in the health care policy issues facing people living with HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis. Chris's economic analyses of key policy proposals and issues, including drug pricing and the repeal and replace efforts around the Affordable Care Act, have been featured in a wide range of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Politico, Vox, and others. He has a BBA degree in economics and marketing from the College of William and Mary.