If you are on Medicare, how much will you pay for insulin? The answer is in the graph below (via MedPAC’s Payment Basics) Seem confusing? Well it is. Medicare Part D beneficiaries have a deductible, then the standard coverage phase with 25% cost sharing, then a coverage gap where beneficiaries pay 25% of cost (manufacturers …
A review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicated on Friday that the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine provided more benefits to children in most scenarios than possible risk, the latest sign that health agencies could give the green…
Larger academic medical centers received a significantly larger proportion of federal coronavirus relief funds than smaller and more rural hospitals, a study of more than 950 facilities concluded.
The findings could add momentum for F.D.A. authorization of the pediatric dose, perhaps next week, a long-awaited development that would affect 28 million children.
Advisers’ recommendations followed the FDA’s clearance of additional doses for certain people vaccinated with Moderna’s and J&J’s shots, while also endorsing a mix-and-match approach.
Welcome to Friday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.It’s all about the lulz: Memes about the COVID-19 pandemic may have helped some…
Nearly a dozen GOP members of the House Armed Services Committee on Friday pressed the Biden administration over the Pentagon’s looming COVID-19 vaccination deadline for defense contractors, claiming the mandate should be reconsidered or it…
President Biden’s chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said on Friday that it is recommended that people receiving COVID-19 boosters stick to the same vaccine they previously received.“It’s generally recommended that you get the booster, that is the…
Spectrum Chemical scientists give a shout-out to 10 chemicals impacting quality of life in conjunction with National Chemistry Week.
With the pandemic came a need to reach more patients remotely than ever before. To address this need, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which granted authority for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide flexibility for Medicare telehealth services through waivers. This flexibility led to increased adoption …
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James Sutcliffe, CEO at Veta Health Veta Health, a global provider of digital solutions for remote patient care and chronic condition monitoring appoints James Sutcliffe has been named chief executive officer. Sutcliffe will guide the strategic direction of the company with an emphasis on key commercial dynamics. Founders Tanvi Vattikuti Abbhi and Dr. Nora Zetsche …
In less than two years, Egle Therapeutics launched, partnered with Takeda Pharmaceutical, and found its first cancer targets. Now the startup has €40M in Series A financing to further develop its new approach to modulating regulatory T cells as a way of treating autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Bristol Myers Squibb, after passing on Acceleron, now eyes Aurinia takeout: Bloomberg esagonowsky Fri, 10/22/2021 – 16:15
The next step in reducing healthcare’s climate footprint should focus on limiting the greenhouse gas contributions from its supply chain, experts say.
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.
A small group in southern California planned to donate thousands of COVID-19 vaccines to nearby Mexico, which has struggled to inoculate its population, but the White House Vaccine Task Force forbade it and destroyed the vaccine doses, The…
FDA to hold public meeting to discuss proposed recommendations for reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
The launch of Belong Health and Aria Medicare signals growing interest for quick solutions to join the lucrative Medicare Advantage market.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: October 22, 2021
Published hospital prices show wide variations for the same care, demonstrating to advocates that price transparency can help consumers shop for the best prices.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) filed an amended lawsuit against the Biden administration Friday, seeking a temporary restraining order and nationwide preliminary injunction to block the White House’s new vaccine requirements.Brnovich was…
The company plans to pair its direct-to-consumer genetic testing with Lemonaid’s online coaching and prescription delivery. It plans to buy the company for $400 million in stock and cash.
With major efforts under way to make healthcare more accessible to all, organizations need to be aware of powerful force that could be creating an invisible barrier — their internal culture.
What You Should Know: – Consumer genetics and research company 23andMe, today announced a definitive merger agreement with Lemonaid Health, Inc., an on-demand platform for accessing medical care and pharmacy services online. – As part of the merger agreement, 23andMe acquired Lemonaid Health for $400M, of which 25% will be paid in cash and 75% in …
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Under the terms of the deal, 23andMe will acquire Lemonaid for $100 million in cash and $300 million in common stock. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
By MIKE MAGEE This week’s Tom Friedman Opinion piece in the New York Times contained a title impossible to ignore: “China’s Bullying Is Becoming a Danger To The World and Itself.” The editorial has much to recommend it. But the item that caught my eye was Friedman’s full-throated endorsement of Taiwan’s “most sophisticated microchip manufacturer in the …
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TOKYO, Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), Tohoku University and Kyoto University have become the world’s first (1) to establish technology for the highly efficient and high-quality production of actinium-225 (225Ac), a substance required for a form of radiation therapy known as targeted alpha therapy (TAT). TAT is a new cancer therapy which combines a substance that …
New Delhi, India, More than 50 per cent of the world’s hip fractures are expected to occur in the Asia Pacific by the year 2050. In a strong effort to stem the tide, and to promote quality care in osteoporosis, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has launched a world-first, interactive, educational osteoporosis resource …
The AI-powered telehealth software joined Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp. in the latest special purpose acquisition corporation merger.
ADELAIDE, AUS, Oct 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Agilex Biolabs, the Australian regulated bioanalytical and toxicology laboratory facilities for clinical trials is presenting a new webinar entitled “Getting it right! Considerations for Immuno-oncology and Vaccine Studies and the Bioanalytical Tools used” in partnership with Outsourcing Clinical Trials (OCT). Agilex Biolabs’ Director, Immunoassay, Kurt J. Sales (B.Sc; B.Sc (MED) …
Rochelle Walensky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director, said on Friday that the agency will “not articulate a preference” for which booster shot vaccine recipients should get, after the CDC officially approved the mix-…
Para los padres que viven en la pobreza, la “matemática del pañal” es un cálculo diario, apremiante y angustiante, con el que están familiarizados. En los Estados Unidos, los bebés usan de seis a 10 pañales desechables al día, a un costo promedio de $70 a $80 al mes. Los pañales de marca con alta …
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New Cerner CEO Dr. David Feinberg, who took the helm as company CEO on Oct. 1, sent an email to staff Thursday informing them about the upcoming layoffs, a Cerner spokesperson confirmed to Modern Healthcare.
This article is brought to you by Forcura. The panel took place during a live Q&A session with Forcura Founder & CEO Craig Mandeville, and Medalogix President & CEO Elliott Wood at the HHCN FUTURE event in Chicago held on September 30, 2021. The interview has been edited for clarity. Home Health Care News: We’re …
Funny memes may have helped people cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, a study published by the American Psychological Association found.The researchers found that those who viewed memes, especially those with a higher “cuteness” level…
A GP surgery in Derbyshire has stopped delivering COVID-19 booster jabs after needing all staff to concentrate on core services amid ‘unprecedented demand’ in recent weeks.
Pfizer and Moderna are skeptical, but we found 10 companies in Africa, Asia and South America well-positioned to produce the gold-standard mRNA shots.
Mixing and matching vaccine brands is officially on the table in the United States. But that option might soon be billed as the B-list choice. Last night, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky gave the green light for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots, the long-awaited follow-up to a similar recommendation given to the Pfizer formulation …
Can’t see the video player? View the video here. What does ageism in health care look like? It can be a thoughtless quip that makes an older person feel diminished. Or an assumption that patients are unable to follow a conversation or make their own decisions. Maybe it occurs when a concern is voiced, then …
OSHA officials have threatened to take over three states’ workplace safety programs because they failed to adopt emergency COVID-19 rules to protect healthcare workers.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Pre-Planned Open Interviews for Freshers On 24th Oct’ 2021 Job Description Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Vadodara city of Gujarat-India. Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd is involved in manufacture of pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical substances and intermediates. •We have career opportunities for Freshers @ API & Injectable manufacturing site at …
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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Phase III trial demonstrated 95.6% booster efficacy relative to participants who received placebo.
The EC approved BMS’s Opdivo (nivolumab) as a complementary treatment to chemotherapy for adult patients with certain types of gastric or esophageal cancer.
Buckle up AbbVie, Amgen: Biohaven’s oral CGRP drug is gaining traction in migraine, doctors’ survey shows aliu Fri, 10/22/2021 – 10:37
Lilly breached a contract by not paying royalties on big-selling diabetes meds, court finds esagonowsky Fri, 10/22/2021 – 10:35
A new GMP facility in Raleigh, NC, and a starting materials facility in Paris, France, give Cellectis end-to-end, in-house manufacturing capacity for its UCART product candidates.
Back to news 22/10/2021 SAP launches a Lighten the Load programme to help employees manage MSDs Official campaign Partner SAP has rolled out a toolkit for its employees, providing information, tips and good practice advice on managing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and on what they can do to lighten their own load.See more
LEO Reports 16-week Results of Tralokinumab in P-III ECZTRA 6 Trial for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Published: 22 Oct, 2021 | Tags: LEO, Tralokinumab, P-III, ECZTRA 6 Trial, Atopic Dermatitis Marinomed Biotech Signs a License Agreement with Luoxin to Commercialize Budesolv (budesonide nasal spray) in Greater China Published: 22 Oct, 2021 | Tags: …
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Scientists are monitoring the delta-related variant — known as AY.4.2. — to see if it might spread more easily or be more deadly than previous versions of the coronavirus.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has accused the Health Secretary of being “willfully negligent”.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky on Friday said that mask requirements need to be continued until we can get coronavirus “cases down.” Walensky made the comment during an appearance on NBC’s…
Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group.
Smaller doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 appear safe and are nearly 91 percent effective at preventing symptomatic disease, the company said in a study released Friday.Pfizer’s study was released ahead of a pivotal Food…
The number of Americans getting their booster shots is outpacing those who are getting their first vaccine dose, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control.According to the latest data, 189.9 million people are fully…
Shots: The P-III ECZTRA 6 trial evaluates the efficacy & safety of tralokinumab (150/300mg, q2w) as monothx. vs PBO in 301 patients aged 12-17yrs. with mod. to sev. AD who were candidates for systemic therapy The trial met its 1EPs & 2EPs i.e., @16wks., patients achieved a clinical response & achieved clear or almost clear …
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to post its initial review of the company’s safety and effectiveness data later Friday. Next week, advisers to the FDA will publicly debate the evidence.
Shots: Marinomed to receive $2M up front & is eligible to receive milestones upon achievement of development, regulatory & commercial milestones along with royalties on sales of Budesolv in Greater China Luoxin will co-develop Budesolv, a new formulation of the glucocorticoid budesonide in China & will lead the clinical development & obtain the Chinese marketing …
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Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent has become the first biologic drug to show activity in prurigo nodularis (PN), raising the hope of a new treatment option for the rare and highly debilitating skin disease. The two companies are still waiting for the results of a second phase 3 trial, due in the first half of next …
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EUA amendments ‘based on the available data and information’
Patients taking or coming off addictive medication should be offered regular reviews by their GP, nurse or pharmacist, draft guidance from NICE warns.
Shots: The P-III PRIME2 trial evaluates Dupixent vs PBO with/out topical treatments in 160 adults with PN inadequately controlled with topical prescription therapies The trial met its 1EPs and all key 2EPs i.e., patients experienced a reduction in itch from baseline (37% vs 22%) @12wks.; reduction in itch from baseline (58% vs 20%) & patients …
In the latest Health Innovators video chat, pharmaphorum’s founder, Dr Paul Tunnah, chats with the founder and CEO of digital mental health pioneer Healios. Rich Andrews explains his background in big pharma and his inspiration for moving into the start-up space with Healios and its focus on mental health and neurodiverse conditions for children and …
Dupixent significantly reduced itch and skin lesions compared to placebo in the investigational trial setting
Merck & Co’s Keytruda become the first cancer immunotherapy to be approved as a first-line oesophageal cancer treatment in the EU earlier this year, but will now face competition from Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Opdivo. The European Commission has given a green light to Opdivo (nivolumab) with chemotherapy for previously-untreated patients with HER2-negative oesophageal, gastric and gastroesophageal …
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Fierce Pharma Asia—Hansoh’s siRNA deals; J&J preps for Legend’s CAR-T launch; Brii’s COVID antibodies aliu Fri, 10/22/2021 – 05:59
Activist investors are pushing back against Merck & Co’s recent $11.5 billion deal to acquire Acceleron Pharma, arguing that its $180-per-share offer seriously undervalues the company. Avoro Capital, Holocene Advisors and Darwin Global are all arguing that Acceleron should hold off on a sale for several upcoming developments that they maintain could dramatically increase vale. …
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Crystec and Biosidus have joined forces to enhance the delivery and performance of biotherapeutics.
Ferrer and Treeway, have entered into a license agreement for the development and commercialization of an oral formulation of edaravone (TW001/FNP122).
EMA has recommended the marketing authorization of Trodelvy (sacitusumab govitecan) to treat patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
EMA’s CHMP has approved two new manufacturing sites and a ready-to-use formulation of Comirnaty.
EMA has started its evaluation of further expanded use of Comirnaty in children aged between five years and 11 years old.
Stakeholder expectations are high and, with all eyes on healthcare at the moment, it is essential for companies to go beyond generic commitments, says Rosanna Campbell-Gray. Consumers are driving and accelerating change when it comes to healthcare, demanding better, faster and more accessible services. The COVID-19 pandemic has further altered the dynamics for this sector …
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Searching for the Nuns Who Ghosted Fort Scott Host Sarah Jane Tribble sets out on a mission to learn more about the Sisters of Mercy, the nuns who founded Fort Scott’s Mercy Hospital and were once prominent leaders of the community. Tribble’s first glimpse into their lives takes her to an old convent. To learn …
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For parents living in poverty, “diaper math” is a familiar and distressingly pressing daily calculation. Babies in the U.S. go through six to 10 disposable diapers a day, at an average cost of $70 to $80 a month. Name-brand diapers with high-end absorption sell for as much as a half a dollar each, and can …
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POPLAR, Mont. — When Maria Vega was a senior in high school in 2015, she found the body of one of her closest friends, who had died by suicide. A few days later, devastated by the loss, Vega tried to take her own life. After the attempt failed, she was arrested and taken to juvenile …
UK government has secured two new antiviral treatments for COVID-19, which may be rolled out in a national clinical study before the end of 2021.
The FDA has approved an artificial intelligence-based test for early detection of dementia that can be carried out on an iPad in five minutes. The CognICA Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) test developed by London, UK-based company Cognetivity Neurosciences has been approved by the FDA as an alternative to traditional pen-and-paper tests with some key advantages, …
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Shots: The P-III VANISH-303 evaluates ibrexafungerp vs PBO in patients with VVC & P-II DOVE studies assess ibrexafungerp vs fluconazole for the same indication. The results were published in America’s Clinical Infectious Diseases In the P-III study, the therapy was superior in completely resolving signs & symptoms of VVC @10 Day (50.5% vs 28.6%); superior …
General practice remains the highest-rated NHS service covered by the CQC despite huge workload pressures on surgeries over the past year, the watchdog’s annual State of Care report reveals.
Shots: Genovis to receive up front for an exclusive license to Xork & is eligible to receive development & sales-based milestones along with royalties on sales globally & holds the rights for research, preclinical, diagnostic & other non-therapeutic applications of Xork The collaboration will utilize Genovis’ IgG protease, IdeXork (Xork & Selecta’s ImmTOR platform for …
Shots: Incyte will lead the development, manufacture, and supply of both products. ST will be responsible for the regulatory, distribution, and local marketing related activities in Australia, New Zealand & Singapore Tafasitamab + lenalidomide is approved in the US & EU to treat adult patients with r/r DLBCL who are not eligible for ASCT Pemigatinib …
Created by Section 3021 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI; aka The CMS Innovation Center) has been tasked with creating new reimbursement strategies to improve quality and decrease costs. Over the past decade, CMMI has tested over 50 new payment models, and in just the last 3 …
By Kevin E. Noonan — On October 15th, the Food and Drug Administration approved its second interchangeable biosimilar drug. That drug is Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), produced by Boehringer Ingelheim, which obtained biosimilar approval on August 25, 2017. In this recent approval, the FDA determined that Cyltezo is interchangeable with AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab), its reference product. Cyltezo …
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Anna Nerz, Healthcare Solution Manager at SAP For hospitals and the people who staff them, it was exactly the déjà vu they were hoping to avoid: another surge in COVID-19 cases, with the now all-too-familiar strains and stressors that accompany it. The rapid spread of the Delta variant in the U.S. and elsewhere brought reports …
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Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Walk-In Interview for QC On 23rd October 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interview for QC Department @ Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd Department: QC Qualification: : B.Sc /B.Pharm/ M.Sc Experience: 1 to 4 years Location: Chandigarh (Derabassi Plant Date: 23rd October 2021 Time: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM Venue: Akums Life Sciences Ltd, Vill.-Sundran, Mubarikpur Road, Derabassi You can …
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Biocon Biologics- Walk- In Interview for Warehouse Department On 23rd October 2021 Job Description We are Conducting a walk-in Drive On 23rd October 2021 Skill Sets: •Relevant experience in Warehouse Operations , Receipts, Storage & Dispensing to Production, QMS Documentation Procedures •Knowledge of CGMP, GDP,QMS & EHS practices. •Ensure proper storage , Housekeeping, Equipment Calibration …
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A new expert advisory panel and evaluation are set to inform the future of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. The mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
More than 50 million Americans are now eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson after the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Thursday endorsed recommendations from…
ReCode Therapeutics closed an $80 million Series B round of financing that included Pfizer and Sanofi as investors. The startup’s technology uses lipid nanoparticles to deliver genetic medicines, and its two lead programs are for rare lung disorders.
Oak Street Health plans to integrate virtual specialty care into its primary care centers for Medicare patients. It struck a deal to acquire RubiconMD for $130 million in cash, with another $60 million in milestone payments.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Thursday urged his constituents to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19, saying “let’s not punt on the third down.”Beshear, during a news conference, said that while hospitalizations, intensive care…
D.C.’s assistant police chief this week claimed that as an 18-year-old cadet she was told to get an abortion or she would be fired, according to reports from NBC News.Chanel Dickerson is one of 10 women who are either current or…
A federal judge denied a request by several employees at the largest hospital system in Massachusetts for an injunction to block the company from placing them on unpaid leave for violating the system’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Physician legislators from both parties said that expanding access to medication and therapy for obesity is crucial to turning the tide in one of America’s great public health challenges. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), who…
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Friday, October 22, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 58694-58696] Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Friday, October 22, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 58693-58694] Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has lifted the Hotspot for the local government area (LGA) of the Rural City of Mildura, and extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne, for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Former ESPN reporter Allison Williams compared President Biden’s comments on vaccine mandates to something a dictator would say. Williams, who left ESPN because of the network’s vaccine mandates, offered the opinion during an appearance on…
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.Sports players and entertainers continue to face decisions on how to handle…
What You Should Know: – Today, Zerigo Health, a San Diego, CA-based connected light therapy solution for treating chronic skin conditions at home or on the go, today announced a $43M Series B funding round led by 7wireVentures, joined by General Catalyst, Dragoneer, Cigna Ventures, Leverage Health Solutions, and Leaps by Bayer. – In addition, …
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RubiconMD Co-founders Carlos Reines (left) and Gil Addo (right) What You Should Know: – Oak Street Health, Inc., a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare, today announced it has acquired RubiconMD, the leading technology platform providing access to specialist expertise. – Motivated by their own experiences within the healthcare system, CEO …
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Bavarian Minister Markus Söder said Thursday that Germany should keep its COVID-19 state of emergency as new virus cases rise again, Reuters reported. During an appearance on a local radio station, Söder said that if Germany’s state of…
In addition to allowing booster shots of the Moderna and J&J vaccines, FDA approved heterologous booster shots.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday launched a “one-stop shop” for state Medicaid agencies and in-home care stakeholders. The goal of the new digital tool is to “advance transparency and innovation” for home- and community-based services (HCBS), according to the agency. The one-stop shop specifically offers detailed information on how …
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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel recommended the agency allow Moderna and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine booster doses to be administered, the latest toward expanding access to extra doses nationwide…
Close to 90% of older adults want to receive care in their homes as they age, according to a study conducted earlier this year by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. But outside of just aging in place in general, during the COVID-19 crisis, individuals of all ages have also become more aware of …
A group of Republican senators on Thursday sent a letter to the White House calling on President Biden to back down from his COVID-19 vaccine mandate policies.The senators, led by Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), said the…
Since its introduction in the U.S. Senate in July, the Choose Home Care Act of 2021 has been a hot topic among home health leaders. Most have overwhelmingly embraced the legislation as a major step forward for home-based care. One of these leaders is none other than Keith Myers, chairman and CEO of LHC Group …
Megan Rosengarten spoke to MedTech Dive about challenging Intuitive Surgical’s 20-year lead in soft tissue robotics, growing global robotics usage and the stress of entering a new market amid COVID-19.
As enrollment in Medicare Advantage grows, there will be hard questions about how plans are paid for their services, said Jonathan Blum, a top CMS official.
The for-profit hospital operator reported that visits to its emergency rooms were up a whopping 25% compared with the prior-year period, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels.
Novartis has negotiated Zolgensma access for half of the European SMA population, exec says. How’d it get there? esagonowsky Thu, 10/21/2021 – 16:07
The proposed rule would allow adults to buy hearing aids without an exam or fitting, with the goal of driving more competitive pricing. Some companies expressed enthusiasm about over-the-counter hearing aids, while industry incumbents were more wary.
A webinar from MedCity News sponsored by 100Plus scheduled for November 9 at 12pm ET will explore remote patient monitoring to achieve greater patient adherence and clinically meaningful outcomes for conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
The agency also cleared booster shots of all three currently available vaccines to be used interchangeably, a so-called mix-and-match approach that recent study results showed could boost immune responses.
The pandemic has had a major impact on priorities in healthcare, accelerating digital health adoption and innovation. The industry had to pivot quickly, and Microsoft has pivoted with it as the company expands its partnerships in healthcare. In a HLTH 2021 session titled “How Microsoft is Enabling the Next Generation of Patient Care and Collaboration,” …
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Monument Health’s rapid expansion of telehealth in the early days of COVID-19 is a familiar story: Evaluate vendors and sign a contract in a matter of hours and roll out technology to support virtual visits in a matter of days. At the height of the pandemic, the South Dakota-based health system conducted as many as …
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Just over 1 percent of Beaumont Health System’s workforce, or 370 of its roughly 33,000 workers, were suspended this week for not receiving the COVID vaccine, the system says.
The Food and Drug Administration is helping women and their health care providers to learn more about the effects of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Tenet Healthcare generated about $450 million in net income to shareholders in the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from an almost $200 million net loss in the prior-year period.
We have news that gives us something to think about, in this era of genetic reprogramming, cell therapy, viral vectors and all the other extraordinary technologies that we’re bringing to bear on intractable diseases. There has been a lot of work in recent years on trying to induce regenerative processes in various tissues that don’t …
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A Texas university clinical trial is examining the effectiveness of ivermectin in fighting against COVID-19 symptoms, with hopes of determining if the controversial drug can be a helpful tool in combating the pandemic.The National Institutes of…
FDA is expanding its Emerging Technology Program and providing more support for new drug applications that present advanced manufacturing technologies.
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Negotiations over what to include in — and cut from — the domestic spending package on Capitol Hill are reportedly making progress, but so far all Democrats …
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Oak Street Health plans to integrate RubiconMD’s services so that its clinics can provide virtual specialty consults, manage patient care and streamline referrals.
Tennessee claimed $2 billion in certified public expenditures from 2009 to 2014. Only $909.4 million was allowable and supported, federal auditors said.
By freeing up resources and automating manual processes, home care organizations can better identify areas of risk, improve clinical and operational processes, improve staff well-being, and enhance outcomes for patients across the board.
This infographic highlights data and policies regarding the availability and effectiveness of medication abortion in the United States. Medication abortion accounts for more than half (54%) of all abortions before nine weeks gestation in the U.S.
Federal investigators confirmed the nation’s largest insurer paid “millions” of providers 40% less than the Medicare rate for inoculating patients.
Amita Health was formed in 2015 as a joint venture of national chains Ascension and AdventHealth. Now the organizations are divvying up the chain’s 19 hospitals.
Discover why integrating Human Factors and patient activities from early device to manufacturing is essential to develop a patient-centric inhaler.
I am so thrilled that as part of my East coast jaunt I get to do another special #THCBGang. This one is with the amazing Alex Drane. Who among other things has almost singlehandedly changed the conversation about SDOH and lots more in this country. And you know that’s true because Jeff Goldsmith ahs said …
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Post-workout protein intake has numerous benefits. For a long time, fitness experts and nutritionists have recommended taking protein after your workout. Though the health benefits of pre-workout protein intake are in question, the post-workout protein intake helps recover muscle after intense exercise. A pre-training shake is a drink that you can consume before any workout …
This monthâs list of partnerships, manufacturing facilities, new technologies and other items includes AstraZeneca, Charles River, Veeva, and other firms.
This interactive tool, which will be updated regularly, provides the share of the population that has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by income-level, region, country, and globally. Additionally, using current rates of first dose administration, the tool estimates whether projected coverage levels will meet certain global targets.
This application note demonstrates the importance of maintaining strict quality control of pharmaceuticals – from raw and packaging materials to intermediate and final products that are completely free of contaminants.
The advisers to the CDC are slated to discuss who should get extra doses of the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines — and the bigger question of getting a different brand for the booster than people’s original vaccination.
Transformation is long overdue in healthcare, which is one of the last bastions to fully embrace the digital age. But at the end of the day, healthcare comes down to people serving other people.
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