Patient Access in 2026: What’s Changing, and Why it Matters

The story of patient access this year is really two stories that meet in the same place. The first is structural: the insurance landscape is being rebuilt, reshaping how pharmacy benefits are paid for, how long people keep coverage, and what a marketplace plan covers. The second is where patients feel it.

From Approval to Access: Adopting a “One Evidence Package” Mindset for Success in the EU Joint Clinical Assessment Era

The EU Joint Clinical Assessment is driving a new approach to evidence generation, where regulatory approval and market access considerations must be addressed together. Drawing on lessons from the first completed and discontinued JCA cases, this article explores how integrated evidence planning, comparative effectiveness evidence, proactive PICO management, and strategic use of real-world evidence can help organizations navigate evolving European requirements and support successful reimbursement and patient access outcomes.

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Bekki Bracken Brown

President & Chief Executive Officer

Bekki Bracken Brown serves as the President and CEO of UBC, guiding the company’s mission and values, including the improvement of access for patients to receive better outcomes. She oversees all aspects of UBC, such as operations, business growth strategy, sales and marketing, and acquisition support.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Ms. Brown brings knowledge from a successful career in senior management from her tenure at Quintiles, INC Research, and, most recently, with Syneos Health. She’s been a member of the North Carolina BIO Board of Directors since 2019. She is also a member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association — Southeast Chapter and CHIEF, an organization that supports women executive leaders. Ms. Brown earned her bachelor’s degree at Duke University.