Beyond A Seat At The Table: Meaningful Patient Representation On Pharmacy And Therapeutics Committees Marc Boutin,Joe Vandigo,Stephen Taylor,Kimberly Westrich,andElisabeth M. Oehrlein October 6, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/beyond-seat-table-meaningful-patient-representation-pharmacy-and-therapeutics?utm_campaign=forefront&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YIU0iwpmAjAV1iWR8NQ3tCHhPbjNvd87IPKJj76IanK2-Z_4923YPcxw3sWles0-aBeCzZpbyq7Wz0jMhX8L2CWMRAg&_hsmi=443478114&utm_source=hasu We can strengthen formulary decision making by enhancing governance, incorporating patient experience into evidence review, broadening how value is assessed, and evaluating whether patient participation meaningfully influences coverage decisions.