PatientPod
February 10th, 2026
Empowered Patients: Quin Butler on Driving Smarter Prescription Decisions & Healthcare Access
In this episode of the Patient Pod, our CEO George Kramb sits down with Quin Butler, a strategic biopharma leader with deep expertise in oncology and specialty therapies. Together, they explore the importance of patient education, prescription literacy, and healthcare system navigation—from understanding treatment options to avoiding risky medication switches. A must-listen for healthcare professionals and advocates of informed, equitable care.
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About the Speakers
With extensive experience in patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and commercial growth, PatientPartner CEO George Kramb brings a real-world perspective to the trends transforming how patients make decisions and engage with their care today.
With over a decade in biopharmaceuticals across oncology and specialty therapies, Quin Butler has led payer strategy, market access initiatives, and portfolio planning for major global brands. She specializes in turning complex clinical, economic, and policy insights into meaningful patient impact and improved healthcare access.
With over a decade in biopharmaceuticals across oncology and specialty therapies, Quin Butler has led payer strategy, market access initiatives, and portfolio planning for major global brands. She specializes in turning complex clinical, economic, and policy insights into meaningful patient impact and improved healthcare access.
Here's exactly what you'll learn:
In this episode of The Patient Pod, George Kramb sits down with Quin Butler, a seasoned biopharma leader and Founder of Catalyst Access, to break down how market access really works—and what patients (and even healthcare professionals) often misunderstand about prescriptions, insurance, and treatment decisions.
The conversation dives into:
The conversation dives into:
The real reason patients struggle to access the medicine their doctor prescribes.
What patients should know before accepting a “similar, cheaper” swap at the pharmacy.
How to feel more confident navigating costs, coverage, and questions to ask.
A fresh, patient-first take on how healthcare policy really impacts care.
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Mainstay Medical
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