Payers and providers are using real-world data to identify high-performing treatment centers, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and support value-based contracting arrangements.
In 2017, the first two CAR T-cell therapies — Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) and Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) — were approved and have helped to transform treatment for blood cancer.
Since then, the two therapies have been approved for additional indications and five new CAR T-cell therapies have come to market.
As the CAR T pipeline expands into solid tumors and autoimmune diseases, the current infrastructure may struggle to meet increased demand.
Real-world data drives CAR T treatment decisions.
Author summary: Real-world data informs CAR T treatment choices.