Will the pandemic widen the gender pay gap in healthcare?
After alarming data showed that 865,000 women dropped of the workforce in September alone, new data from Doximity showed the pay gap between male and […]
Month: October 2020
Government allows exports under new scheme to boost API production
In the scheme for bulk drugs the government has replaced the criteria of ‘minimum threshold’ investment with ‘committed’ investment by the selected applicant.
Epic Expects More Than 90 Health Systems to Go-Live on EHR This Fall
What You Should Know: – Epic Systems announces that more than 90 health systems across nine counties are expected to go-live on Epic, marking this […]
Virtual campaign partnership meeting: Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load 2020-2022
29/09/2020 Virtual campaign partnership meeting: Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load 2020-2022 Ahead of the launch of the 2020-2022 campaign — Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load […]
Lighten the load calls for partners to address MSDs in the workplace
30/10/2020 Lighten the load calls for partners to address MSDs in the workplace EU-OSHA presented its latest campaign partnership offer at a virtual meeting last […]
Here’s how a Chicago rehab hospital is treating COVID ‘long-haulers’
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago is learning new approaches to caring for patients who face long, difficult recoveries from the coronavirus.
New patent for Astellas drug XOSPATA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XOSPATA Xospata is a drug marketed by Astellas and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. […]
New patent for Janssen Prods drug SYMTUZA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SYMTUZA Symtuza is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods and is included in one NDA. It is available from one […]
New patent expiration for Purdue Pharma drug HYSINGLA ER
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for HYSINGLA+ER Hysingla Er is a drug marketed by Purdue Pharma Lp and is included in one NDA. It is available […]
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Norway?
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Norway. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent […]
Strengthening European food research
The food industry will face significant challenges in the future. However, an EU-funded project has created an international research network capable of confronting environmental threats […]
Strengthening European food research
The food industry will face significant challenges in the future. However, an EU-funded project has created an international research network capable of confronting environmental threats […]
Pelosi, Trump administration trade blame over virus aid
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says remaining obstacles to an agreement include more than half a dozen big-ticket items, including a testing plan, aid to state […]
The doctor will Zoom you now: Pharma execs talk ins and outs of telehealth
The doctor will Zoom you now: Pharma execs talk ins and outs of telehealth bbulik Thu, 10/29/2020 – 19:17
Unite Us, Nebraska HIE expand social determinants partnership
After a launching their social determinants of health partnership in Nebraska over the summer, technology company Unite Us and the Nebraska Health Information Initiative have […]
Covid-19 highlights the need for real-world, real-time data in Ob-Gyn and Beyond
Without the ability to aggregate representative, structured data in real-time for analysis, novel situations like the COVID-19 pandemic leave organizations and professional associations struggling to […]
[Updated] CMS Finalizes 1.9% Home Health Rate Increase for 2021, Keeps PDGM’s Behavioral Adjustment
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final 2021 home health payment rule Thursday. In doing so, it changed very little […]
Encompass Health Gaining Ground with ACOs, But Still Facing Assisted Living ‘Lockdowns’
Hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of monthly personal protective equipment (PPE) costs. Nationwide lockdowns of assisted living communities. Continued restrictions on elective surgeries in […]
Ascension expands pharmacy services
Ascension Rx—the newly launched brand for its national pharmacy—offers specialty medication packaging and delivery, infusion therapy and medication management, including financial aid coordination.
Why Home Healthcare Needs More Technology and Training
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the home healthcare industry to a crossroads. More older adults are comfortable with mobile devices and smart technologies that help […]
Overnight Health Care: Winter COVID-19 wave poses threat to nation’s hospitals | Two people who attended Trump’s North Carolina rally test positive | Documents show ‘political’ nature of Trump coronavirus ad campaign, lawmakers say
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care.The spike in COVID-19 cases is putting a massive strain on the nation’s hospitals as the country reached a record […]
5 ways U.S. hospitals can protect against ‘imminent’ ransomware threat
The FBI, along with two other federal agencies, released a joint advisory warning that the U.S. healthcare system is the target of a concerted ransomware […]
CMS makes telehealth permanent for home health
Providers will be able to use telehealth if it’s outlined in a patient’s care plan and tied to a specific goal to improve treatment. CMS […]
Health centers sue to protect 340B savings from California drug-pricing plan
Community health centers warned that they will lose out on 340B discounts if the program goes into effect.
US sets weekly record with over 500,000 new COVID-19 cases
The U.S. on Thursday set a new weekly record for COVID-19 infections with more than 500,000, according to data from the COVID Tracking project, as a […]
Stronger treatments could cure Chagas disease
Researchers have found that a more intensive, less frequent drug regimen with currently available therapeutics could cure the infection that causes Chagas disease.
UHS says profit up almost 150% in third quarter
Universal Health Services’ net income was $241.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with $97.2 million in the prior-year period.
Comcast NBCUniversal, Independence Health Group Offshoot Quil Launches Aging In Place Platform
The brainchild of Comcast NBCUniversal and Independence Health Group — Quil — has set its sights on solidifying its place in the home. The company […]
Molina saw members return to care in Q3, braces for curtailment as cases spike again
The payer reported it spent $35 million on COVID-19 care in the quarter. But as cases reach new heights in the U.S., it expects members […]
How health plans can reduce ED visits and readmissions post-pandemic
Visits to emergency departments (ED) dropped by 42% in the early months of COVID-19, according to the CDC. In pre-pandemic times, this might have been […]
Calculadora del Mercado de Seguros Médicos
Nota: esta calculadora refleja las primas para 2021. Esta calculadora ilustra las primas (el costo mensual de su seguro) y subsidios para las personas que […]
To avoid crisis, pharma must address costs
Scrutiny of drug prices will continue whether Trump or Biden wins. But pharma can take steps to address critics and cut costs before they reach […]
Medicare Advantage 2021 Spotlight: First Look
For 2021, the average Medicare beneficiary has access to 33 Medicare Advantage plans, the largest number of options available in the last decade, and can […]
Amedisys Makes Progress on SNF-at-Home Model, Anticipates Positive 2021 Operating Environment
When there are challenges in any industry, the organizations that hurdle them quickly and efficiently end up gaining an advantage. Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq:AMED) feels like […]
Aetna to pay $1M to settle 3 patient data HIPAA breaches
The potential violations all occurred over a six-month period in 2017 and affected a total of more than 18,000 members, the HHS Office for Civil […]
FDA sets Feb decision date for Libtayo lung cancer challenge to Keytruda
The FDA has started a priority review of Regeneron and Sanofi’s checkpoint inhibitor Libtayo in first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), based on data they […]
HCA employees write investors over PPE, coronavirus safety concerns
HCA Healthcare employees are asking company investors to meet with workers and demand answers from HCA over PPE and workplace safety concerns.
Flood of Medicaid redeterminations could overwhelm states
Facing budget crunches, states will need more time to assess their Medicaid rolls, experts said during a MACPAC hearing.
Medicare Part D: A First Look at Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2021
This issue brief provides an overview of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit plan landscape for 2021, with a focus on stand-alone drug plans. […]
‘Passion point’: Katie Couric, Merck unveil expanded cancer-stories campaign
‘Passion point’: Katie Couric, Merck unveil expanded cancer-stories campaign bbulik Thu, 10/29/2020 – 16:13
Takeda to partner on patient-centric data with Seqster
Takeda has partnered with patient data firm Seqster in a drive to improve care through better access and understanding of patient-level data. The partnership follows […]
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Public Dashboard
Four FAERS summary statistics reports updated with data through December 31, 2013.
Founders’ Story: Activ Surgical
Activ Surgical is building hardware-agnostic surgical software that allows surgical systems to collaborate with surgeons. Founder and Chief Science and Medical Officer Dr. Peter Kim […]
Two people who attended Trump’s North Carolina rally test positive for COVID-19
Two people who attended President Trump’s rally at an airport in Gaston County in North Carolina last week have tested positive for COVID-19, the county […]
Molina’s profits cool as utilization normalizes
Molina reported an operating income of $289 million in the third quarter, down from $424 million in the second quarter.
Molina’s profits cool as utilizaton normalizes
Molina reported an operating income of $289 million in the third quarter, down from $424 million in the second quarter.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: As Cases Spike, White House Declares Pandemic Over
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said this week that “we’re not going to […]
‘So frustrating’: Grave missteps seen in U.S. virus response
As a powerful new wave of infections sweeps the U.S. just ahead of Election Day, the nation’s handling of the nearly 8-month-old crisis has been […]
Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Urgent Openings for Multiple Departments-Apply Now
Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Urgent Openings for Multiple Departments-Apply Now Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Urgent Openings for Multiple Departments-Production / Quality Control / R&D (ADL) / Maintenance Departments Job […]
FDA Scoring Tool Update Adds Vulnerability Risk to Patient Safety
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Chemveda Life Sciences-Walk-In Drive for Research Associate / Research Chemists On 31st Oct’ 2020
Chemveda Life Sciences-Walk-In Drive for Research Associate / Research Chemists On 31st Oct’ 2020 Chemveda Life Sciences-Walk-In Drive for Research Associate / Research Chemists -CRO […]
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2020 Calculadora del Mercado de Seguros Médicos
Nota: esta calculadora refleja las primas para 2020. Esta calculadora ilustra las primas (el costo mensual de su seguro) y subsidios para las personas que […]
2020 Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator
The Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator, updated with 2020 premium data, provides estimates of health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own […]
Medtronic to pay over $9M to settle false claims suit
Medtronic allegedly paid a South Dakota neurosurgeon kickbacks to use their products and hosted more than 100 events at a restaurant owned by the physician.
The Latest Antibody Data From Lilly and From Regeneron
We have a new paper in the NEJM from the Eli Lilly effort on monoclonal antibodies against the coronavirus. And there’s no reason not to […]
Rehash: The Health Assurance SPAC
Not so long ago (August) Jessica DaMassa and I ran a THCB Bookclub interview with Hemant Teneja & Stephen Klasko about their new book UnHealthcare. […]
Moderna says it’s on track to report initial COVID-19 vaccine results next month
Moderna is on track to report initial results from its coronavirus vaccine trial next month, company executives said Thursday.The company is one of the front-runners […]
A $10,000 Obamacare Penalty? Doubtful.
“Because our family couldn’t afford health insurance, Obama/Biden penalized us about $10,000, then took that $10,000 and used it to pay for others’ free Obamacare. […]
Syneos Health to acquire Synteract
With the purchase, Syneos Health seeks to strengthen connections with the rapidly growing pre-revenue biopharmaceutical market, and expand global reach.
Catalent to acquire cell therapy manufacturing facility in Belgium
Catalent has signed an agreement with Bone Therapeutics to acquire its cell therapy manufacturing subsidiary, Skeletal Cell Therapy Support SA, including all of its assets […]
COVID-19 Hastens America’s Reckoning with Rural Healthcare
Source: Christian Heitz from Pexels So long as we could say, “Healthcare is a business,” we could continue to avoid the moral and ethical choices […]
Here are the benefits of data consolidation
Data consolidation and a modern approach to data management across health care organizations are critical for driving operational efficiency, protecting critical patient data and, most […]
Health secretary has ‘overplayed his hand’ on remote consultation benefits, RCGP chair warns
Health secretary Matt Hancock has ‘overplayed his hand’ by pushing for total use of remote consultations, according to the chair of the RCGP, who insisted […]
US to receive 300,000 vials of experimental COVID-19 antibody therapy
Eli Lilly and Company have entered a $375 million agreement to supply the US government with 300,000 vials of bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555), an investigational neutralising monoclonal […]
GMC defers revalidation for a further 9,000 doctors due to pandemic
Around 9,000 doctors who are due to revalidate between March and July 2021 will have their revalidation dates pushed back by four months as a […]
Loss of the ACA Could Greatly Erode Health Coverage and Benefits for Women
This brief examines what the loss of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would mean for women’s coverage and access to health care.
US biopharmaceutical supply chain resilient and effective during early Covid-19 response
A new report published by the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) Research Foundation and Deloitte Consulting LLP found that during the first 90 days of the […]
2018 Meeting Materials, Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee
This page contains the meeting materials for the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee meetings for 2018, including the meeting announcement, briefing materials, […]
2016 Meeting Materials, Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee
This page contains the meeting materials for the Peripheral and Central Nervous Advisory Committee meetings for 2016, including the meeting announcement, briefing materials, committee roster, […]
Sanofi, despite COVID-19, sees early gains from CEO Hudson’s strategy revamp
Sanofi, despite COVID-19, sees early gains from CEO Hudson’s strategy revamp esagonowsky Thu, 10/29/2020 – 11:26
2017 Meeting Materials, Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee
2017 Meeting Materials, Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee
Carrier Pods in combo with Sensitech provide new mobile cold storage option
New Carrier Pods monitored by Sensitech combine refrigeration technology and cargo monitoring capabilities to help address the challenges of Covid-19 vaccine distribution. Carrier and Sensitech […]
2020 Meeting Materials, Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee
2020 Meeting Materials, Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 162 | Whoop, Honor, Sidekick Health & more
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess is dismayed at her rising premiums. On Episode 162, Jess and I have more deals to cover. […]
Trebor Rx to begin production of TPE respirator masks in Canada
Trebor Rx, a new venture in Canada, is launching PRO+ Dual Respirator masks, a patent-pending mask made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that can provide more […]
200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be made available for COVAX
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have signed a statement of intent to make 200 million doses of their adjuvanted recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate available to […]
Integrated Assessment of Marketing Applications Virtual Workshop – 10/30/2020 – 10/30/2020
Integrated Assessment of Marketing Applications Virtual Workshop
ONC pushes back compliance dates for info-blocking rule
HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has issued an interim final rule to delay compliance deadlines until at least 2021.
UPDATED TIME AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION: December 15, 2020 Meeting of the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement – 12/15/2020 – 12/15/2020
December 15, 2020 Meeting of the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
News: Microbial solutions product portfolio updates
An updated EndoScan-V software platform for endotoxin detection and measurement; and the introduction of the Celsis® automated detection solution for rapid sterility to ensure continued […]
