Meet
Miron Dilmanian

Research Scientist II

Miron Dilmanian supports clients by providing a unique perspective at the intersection of science, policy, and communications.

Prior to joining Avalere, Miron worked in the public relations and public affairs industry where he supported a range of healthcare clients, including pharmaceutical companies, trade associations, and non-profit organizations, working across a variety of therapeutic areas. Miron developed and implemented communications strategies to support science- and policy-related issues including advocacy, executive visibility, public health campaigns, and media relations.

Miron has a BS in neuroscience from University College London and an MS in integrative neuroscience from Georgetown University, where he focused on neurophysiology, primarily as it relates to mental health disorders.

Authored Content


Physicians could lose at least $25 billion in add-on payments for 10 Part B drugs expected to be negotiated by CMS, with oncology products accounting for at least $12 billion.

With regulatory changes on the horizon, diagnostics stakeholders should prepare for a new evidence development and commercialization environment.

The industry should expect and prepare for changes to regulatory oversight of drug supply chains and quality.

Manufacturers impacted by the Part B discarded drug refund policy should assess claims billing and adjudication patterns to inform mitigation strategy.

Combination products may offer differentiation but require consideration of unique decisions with regulatory and market access implications.

Avalere’s assessment highlights a diverse set of over 200 products in development that could challenge payment models across care settings and payers.

As digital health technologies evolve, manufacturers seek clarity on regulatory pathways and access channels.

Cell and gene therapy (CGT) technology continues to outpace regulatory and reimbursement mechanisms, requiring sponsors to think proactively about development.

FDA and CMS have historically had complementary roles, yet prior collaboration between the agencies generally has been limited.

The FDA and CMS have historically had complementary roles. Recent activity highlights how their unique functions affect access to medicines.

On February 2, 2022, President Biden announced a revitalization of the Obama-era Cancer Moonshot Initiative, including updated goals to reduce cancer deaths by at least 50% over the next 25 years and improve the experience of cancer survivorship for patients and their families.

The digital health technologies (DHTs) market is projected to grow from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $23.5 billion by 2030. Stakeholders must navigate complex pathways as the FDA develops regulatory frameworks for DHTs.

The first Congressional hearings for user fee reauthorization begin on February 3, 2022, and current legislative authority for UFAs will expire in September 2022.