Month: July 2021
Research looks for possible COVID tie to later Alzheimer’s
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer “brain fog” and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some […]
COVID kills a few vaccinated high-risk Missouri patients
Like many other vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines are less effective in people with weakened immune systems and frail elderly.
Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer’s peak
At least two areas in Florida are surpassing the previous peaks of last summer’s COVID-19 surge, prompting calls by local officials for the governor to […]
When should voluntary vaccines become mandated?
This cycle of surges will continue until we can finally understand that getting a COVID vaccination is necessary for the greater good.
CMS announces Medicare pay hikes for providers
Inpatient rehabilitation, inpatient psychiatric, hospice and skilled nursing facilities will get rate bumps next year.
Insurers oppose longer marketplace open enrollment period
A longer sign-up window would bring sicker policyholders, costing them money and potentially destabilizing the exchanges, AHIP warns CMS.
GlaxoSmithKline’s Nucala beats AZ’s Fasenra to the IL-5 punch in nasal polyps
GlaxoSmithKline’s Nucala beats AZ’s Fasenra to the IL-5 punch in nasal polyps fkansteiner Thu, 07/29/2021 – 16:46
Texas law eases prior auth burdens, but payers see it as a dangerous move
The law, which will take effect in September, prohibits payers from requiring pre-approval from certain providers. While providers believe the law will cut administrative burdens, […]
Physician Offices Rarely See Differences Between Home Health Agencies
Home health, hospice and palliative care providers all have to play the same game, as far as getting in front of physicians to secure new […]
Taking A Closer Look At Characteristics of People in the Coverage Gap
As policy makers debate whether and how to extend coverage to people in the gap, understanding the characteristics of who these people are can help […]
Exo Raises $220M to Commercialize Handheld, Point-of-Care Ultrasound Device
What You Should Know: – Exo (pronounced “echo”), a pioneering health information and devices company, announced it has raised $220M in Series C investment round […]
CHS profit down in Q2 but buoyed by non-COVID-19 care
Jefferies analysts said in a Thursday note they view the results positively, especially a jump in surgeries and “healthy organic growth trends.” Still, CHS’ stock was […]
CHS profit down in Q2 but buoyed by non-COVID-19 care
Jefferies analysts said in a Thursday note they view the results positively, especially a jump in surgeries and “healthy organic growth trends.” Still, CHS’ stock was […]
The Children’s Oncology Group Is Teaming Up with Signify Health to Bring Cancer Care into the Home
COVID-19 disrupted cancer care for patients across the country, which furthered the effort to bring that care into the home, a practice done far less […]
Biden tells federal workers: Get vaccinated or submit to testing
President Biden on Thursday is directing all federal employees and onsite contractors to show that they are vaccinated or otherwise submit to regular coronavirus testing, […]
Health Tech VC Firm Nina Capital Launches $47.4M Second Fund, Closes 5 Investments
What You Should Know: – Nina Capital, a health tech venture capital (VC) firm, announced its last five investments of its first fund and the […]
Avera Health sells eCare telehealth business to PE firm
The deal is part of a growing trend of hospital systems building and then spinning off capabilities that are valuable to the market, but not […]
The Heat is On: US Caught FHIR in 2019
In 2018, the United States was at a turning point with respect to the adoption and implementation of the Health Level Seven (HL7®) Fast Healthcare […]
Biden calls on states to offer $100 vaccine incentives
President Biden on Thursday called on state and local governments to use funds from his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to offer $100 payments to […]
Cipla Limited – Walk-In Drive for Multiple Positions On 1st August 2021
Cipla Limited – Walk-In Drive for Multiple Positions On 1st August 2021 Job Description Company Profile Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, headquartered […]
Price gouging fine for Advanz is a rare story that is becoming common | Phillip Inman
Competition and Markets Authority is working on a string of cases involving the NHS being overcharged for drugs A fine by the Competition and Markets […]
SNF-Diversion Bill ‘Choose Home’ Introduced, Projected to Save Up to $247M Annually
The home health industry reached a major legislative milestone on Thursday, with U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) teaming up to introduce […]
Thermo Fisher Expands Hematology Oncology NGS Portfolio
Thermo Fisher Scientific has added a new suite of immune repertoire assays that offers high detection rates of malignant clones, allowing researchers to better assess […]
Mask sales rise 24 percent after weeks of decline
Mask sales have risen 24 percent after weeks of decline, data from the Adobe Digital Economy Index shows.The company found a 24 percent increase in […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Hot Covid Summer
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you […]
CHMP to Assess Extended Indication of Kineret for COVID-19
Kineret (anakinra) is under evaluation by EMA’s CHMP as a treatment for adult COVID-19 patients who are at an increased risk of severe respiratory failure.
UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna all unveil new policies restricting biologics use
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna have all unveiled policies this year that force patients to switch to biosimilars or restrict the biologic drug dosage an individual […]
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EMA Starts Rolling Review of Sanofi’s COVID-19 Vaccine
EMA’s CHMP has taken the decision to start a rolling review of Vidprevtyn—Sanofi Pasteur’s COVID-19 vaccine.
ERS Genomics Adds Japan SLC to List of Partners
ERS Genomics and Japan SLC have signed a non-exclusive license agreement, allowing Japan SLC access to ERS Genomics’ CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions | Clozapine REMS Modification
The Clozapine REMS is a shared system REMS for all approved clozapine products.
Shodhana Laboratories Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ R&D/ Production On 30th & 31st July 2021
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UH College of Medicine to open direct primary care clinic for uninsured, low income locals
The clinic will be the first in a network of UH facilities aimed at providing care to the high numbers of low-income and uninsured residents […]
Titans quarterback says NFL is going to make unvaccinated players’ lives ‘miserable’
NFL’s Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill said that the league’s new COVID-19 protocol will make unvaccinated players’ lives ‘miserable,’ Mediate reported Tannehill told reporters on Wednesday that he […]
How Security Training Can Combat the Threat of Ransomware
In 2020, the healthcare industry was the target of 20 percent of data security incidents identified in a recent BakerHostetler report. The rise in ransomware […]
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Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded/Cannabidiol (CBD) Products
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk In Drive for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance/ Production Departments On 1st August 2021
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Ireland considering COVID-19 booster shots as early as fall: reports
Ireland’s government is considering offering a third shot to health care workers, elderly residents and those in nursing homes as early as autumn or winter, The Irish Examiner […]
UK fines Advanz £100m for raising thyroid drug price tenfold
The UK has levied another big fine for anticompetitive activity in the pharma market in a fortnight, with Advanz Pharma and former owners on the […]
DC brings back indoor mask mandate starting Saturday
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday that masks will once again be required indoors in the city beginning Saturday, regardless of coronavirus vaccination status.The […]
Hetero -Walk-In Drive for Freshers in Production/ QA/ QC/ R&D/ Engineering/ Maintenance On 1st August 2021
Hetero -Walk-In Drive for Freshers in Production/ QA/ QC/ R&D/ Engineering/ Maintenance On 1st August 2021 Job Description Walk-In Drive for Freshers in Production/ QA/ […]
VA as a care model for an aging American population
Some of the VA’s leading efforts focus on helping veterans age at home, since research shows that aging at home has numerous physical, psychological and […]
Summa Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Axion BioSystems
Summa Equity has acquired a majority stake in science tools business Axion BioSystems with the intent of further entering the CGT market.
Disrupt Podcast #47: Dr. Jay LaBine of naviHealth
For this episode of Disrupt, Home Health Care News sat down with naviHealth’s CMO, Dr. Jay LaBine, to chat about the role a convener plays […]
AstraZeneca, Regeneron join on obesity drug discovery
The two companies are collaborating to research, develop and launch new small-molecule drug candidates aimed at treating obesity and related comorbidities.
THCB Spotlights: CJ Wilson, CEO of MyHealth.US
Today on THCB Spotlights, Matthew Holt interviews CJ Wilson, the CEO of MyHealth.US. MyHealth.US provides wearable QR codes for instant access to emergency health information, […]
AstraZeneca to seek US approval for COVID-19 vaccine by second half of 2021
The British-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca is planning to seek full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half […]
EMRs vs. EHRs: What’s the Difference?
Electronic medical record and electronic health record adoption is on the rise — 93 percent of American hospitals now use EHRs, up from just 73 […]
Highly potent, stable nanobodies stop SARS-CoV-2
Researchers have developed nanobodies that efficiently block the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and its new variants.
Stopping work transfer from hospitals tops list of GP demands to tackle workload
Stopping hospitals dumping tasks on general practice tops a list of measures GPs say are vital to ease pressure on primary care – with extra […]
Stopping work transfer from hospitals tops list of GP demands to tackle workload
Stopping hospitals dumping tasks on general practice tops a list of measures GPs say are vital to ease pressure on primary care – with extra […]
Molina sees bump in coronavirus inpatient costs as delta variant takes hold
Those COVID-19 costs quickly tapered off as the quarter progressed, executives said. Still, the insurer was able to post a second quarter profit as more members […]
Molina sees bump in coronavirus inpatient costs as delta variant takes hold
Those COVID-19 costs quickly tapered off as the quarter progressed, executives said. Still, the insurer was able to post a second quarter profit as more members […]
Identifying Recalled Products
Think you may have a recalled product? Watch this video to learn who to contact and how to identify a recalled product by the numbers […]
Information on Clozapine
Clozapine (marketed as Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz and generics) is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia in patients whose symptoms are not controlled with […]
Some Are Chasing Extra Vaccine Shots, While Scientists Debate
Boosters may not be necessary yet, many experts say, and the pursuit of additional shots raises ethical questions.
Dying MA customers are switching to traditional Medicare
The findings of a new federal watchdog report suggest Medicare Advantage plans don’t cover essential care for the sickest enrollees.
How well will Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm perform in the real world? This study is set to find out
How well will Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm perform in the real world? This study is set to find out nhigginsdunn Thu, 07/29/2021 – 11:28
Navigating regulatory landscape tough for topical generics: MedPharm
A leader from the topical solutions centered CDMO discusses the differences between approaches by the FDA and EMA, and how to deal with them effectively.
Emergent wins FDA all-clear to restart J&J COVID-19 vaccine production in Baltimore
Emergent wins FDA all-clear to restart J&J COVID-19 vaccine production in Baltimore fkansteiner Thu, 07/29/2021 – 11:26
Increasing global access to vaccines by optimizing production
The following is part of a series of posts detailing each of the five strategies to advance global COVID-19 vaccine equity – which rely on […]
Booster shots recommended for elderly in Israel
Israeli officials are recommending its citizens 60 and older receive booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.The Israeli Health Ministry […]
FDA starts review of Roche’s eye disease drug, setting up 2022 verdict
The FDA has started a priority review of Roche’s bispecific antibody faricimab for two major causes of blindness, preparing for a market showdown with Bayer […]
AstraZeneca sales of Covid vaccine triple to $1.2bn in first half of 2021
Not-for-profit pledge sees British firm’s sales revenue fall significantly short of US rival Pfizer Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 […]
AstraZeneca CEO: ‘Not clear yet’ if boosters are needed
The CEO of AstraZeneca said it is “not clear yet” if booster shots will be needed to maintain protection with its COVID-19 vaccine.Pascal Soriot told […]
Sanofi’s Dupixent, amid €10B sales push, posts positive data in chronic spontaneous urticaria
Sanofi’s Dupixent, amid €10B sales push, posts positive data in chronic spontaneous urticaria esagonowsky Thu, 07/29/2021 – 10:42
Emergent: FDA approved troubled facility to resume vaccine production
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plant to resume production of Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, the company […]
A dozen GOP governors urge Supreme Court to let states regulate abortion
A dozen Republican governors on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to eliminate federal protections for abortion and instead allow states to regulate abortion.Led by South Carolina […]
How Not to Be That Chemist
I enjoyed this Twitter thread very much from “Bob the Grumpy Med Chemist”. It leads off with a document that pops up periodically on the […]
Eli Lilly hands Kumquat Biosciences $70M to kick off cancer drug R&D alliance
Eli Lilly is beginning a research alliance discovering and developing small molecules that stimulate immune responses against cancer. If drugs from the partnership reach the […]
FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation to digital therapeutic
The BiovitalsHF, from Biofourmis, is intended to augment decision-making in clinical environments, and to supplement traditional pharmaceutical therapies.
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US Olympic pole vaulter tests COVID-19 positive
Team USA pole vaulter Sam Kendricks has pulled out from the Olympic Games in Tokyo after testing positive for COVID-19, the Associated Press reported on […]
Frequently requested or proactively posted compliance records
Frequently requested inspection records of foreign pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
PharmaShots Interview: Guardant Health’s Justin Odegaard Shares Insight on the US FDA’s Approval of Guardant360 CDx for Amgen’s Lumakras
In an interview with PharmaShots, Justin Odegaard, Vice President of Clinical Development at Guardant Health shares his views on the Guardant360 CDx approval as the […]
Viatris, Biocon snare historic interchangeability tag in diabetes for Lantus biosimilar
Viatris, Biocon snare historic interchangeability tag in diabetes for Lantus biosimilar fkansteiner Thu, 07/29/2021 – 09:20
FDA extends Johnson & Johnson vaccine shelf life
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s shelf life on Wednesday to six months amid state officials’ concerns of […]
Emergent: FDA letting troubled COVID vaccine factory restart
The lapses at the factory have hampered Johnson & Johnson’s efforts to be a major player in vaccinating people, particularly in remote areas and poor countries.
Unraveling the mysterious mutations that make delta the most transmissible COVID virus yet
Delta’s rapid spread is particularly surprising given it lacks two mutations that made earlier variants so scary.
Why insurers should continue covering telehealth post-pandemic
Sustaining the momentum that telehealth has due to Covid starts with a commitment to building positive incentive structures that will redound to the benefit of […]
May the force be with you
The global health crisis has accelerated the use of haptics in allowing surgeons to continue […]
COVID-19 impact on US healthcare system will stretch for decades, Fitch says
In the long term, hospitals will face increased pressure from tight labor and wage markets, especially for experienced staff, as well as rising pharmaceutical and […]
COVID-19 impact on US healthcare system will stretch for decades, Fitch says
In the long-term, hospitals will face increased pressure from tight labor and wage markets, especially for experienced staff, as well as rising pharmaceutical and supply […]
Straight talk: Pfizer translates high science into plain language to make study data easier to read
Straight talk: Pfizer translates high science into plain language to make study data easier to read bbulik Thu, 07/29/2021 – 08:55
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID vaccine in 2nd half
AstraZeneca said it has decided to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full regulatory approval of the vaccine, rather than the fast-track emergency […]
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Amwell snaps up 2 digital health startups in $320M longitudinal, behavioral care bid
The acquisitions won’t result in an immediate boost for Amwell’s topline, but could be valuable strategic positioning for the future.
Takeda’s TAK-994 Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the Treatment of Narcolepsy Type 1
Shots: The BTD is based on early and preliminary clinical data involves assessing TAK-994 for the treatment of EDS that may demonstrated substantially improved objective […]
Janssen Amends its Agreement with Protagonist to Develop and Commercialize IL-23 Antagonists
Shots: Protagonist to receive ~ $900M as development & sales milestones along with $80M already received under the original agreement with royalty rates remain unchanged. […]
Roche launches spinal muscular atrophy treatment drug in India priced at around Rs 6 lakh per bottle
Since its launch, over 4,000 SMA patients across over 50 countries have benefitted from the drug, Roche said in a statement.
Amgen acquires Teneobio for $2.5B; Signifier scores $35M; Biogen-Ionis’ drug meets a goal; AbbVie hits go on $1B re-upped Calico deal
Teneobio and its next-gen cancer work acquired by Amgen Amgen has penned a major new buyout deal to boost its oncology pipeline further. The biopharma […]
Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods
In my book How Not to Die, I center my recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of everything I try to fit into my daily routine. In my book How Not […]
GP appointments up 31% compared with pre-pandemic levels
General practice in England delivered 31% more appointments in June this year than in June 2019 once COVID-19 jabs are factored in, according to official […]
GP appointments up 31% compared with pre-pandemic levels
General practice in England delivered 31% more appointments in June this year than in June 2019 once COVID-19 jabs are factored in, according to official […]
AZ’s COVID-19 jab sales top $1.2bn, but come at a loss
AstraZeneca said this morning that it has made $1.2 billion in sales from its COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria in the first half of this year, but […]
Viatris and Biocon’s Semglee (biosimilar, insulin glargine) Receive the US FDA’s Approval as the First Interchangeable Biosimilar for Diabetes
Shots: The US FDA has approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn injection) as the first interchangeable biosimilar product under the 351(k) regulatory pathways to treat diabetes Semglee […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 4, Page 387-392, April 2022. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Evaluation of Bivalirudin as the Primary Anticoagulant in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for SARS-CoV-2–Associated Acute Respiratory Failure
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential option for the management of severe acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. […]
Democrats consider scaling back new funds to fight next pandemic
Congressional Democrats are considering cutting new funds for pandemic preparedness in an upcoming package from the $30 billion proposed by President Biden to as little […]
3 Ways IoT is Empowering Modern Healthcare Industry Today
Ajay Rane, VP of Global Ecosystem Development, Sigfox Today’s healthcare systems are nothing like their predecessors of even a decade ago, and their growth is […]
Inter-institutional call for tender – F4E-AFC-1176 – Provision of facilities support services – Open procedure
29/07/2021 – 12:00 Inter-institutional call for tender – F4E-AFC-1176 – Provision of facilities support services – Open procedure
Ipsen to collaborate with BAKX Therapeutics on early-stage oncology asset
BKX-001 is designed to target the apoptosis, or programmed cell death, pathway
Sanofi, Regeneron’s Dupixent wins positive results in chronic spontaneous urticaria
CSU is the fifth disease for which Dupixent has positive Phase III data, according to Sanofi and Regeneron
Macomics secures £4.24m to accelerate macrophage-based therapeutics portfolio
The company was co-founded in 2019 by Jeffrey Pollard and Luca Cassetta of the University of Edinburgh
New study provides insight into the pharma industry’s reputation in the UK
Findings come from a year-long study into the perceptions of the pharma sector in the UK
FDA okays Mylan insulin drug as first ‘interchangeable’ biosimilar
Generic drugmaker Mylan has become the first company to secure FDA approval for a biosimilar product that is considered completely interchangeable with the reference product […]
Beyond the Byline: Private equity investors target primary care
Modern Healthcare Insurance Reporter Nona Tepper and Finance Reporter Tara Bannow talk about primary-care practice mergers and acquisitions and why private equity firms are investing […]
Pfizer Court Fight Could Legalize Medicare Copays and Unleash ‘Gold Rush’ in Sales
Three years ago, pharma giant Pfizer paid $24 million to settle federal allegations that it was paying kickbacks and inflating sales by reimbursing Medicare patients […]
Olympic Dream Dashed After Bike Crash and Nightmare Medical Bill Over $200K
It was a race in Pennsylvania that could have sent cyclist Phil Gaimon to the Tokyo Olympics; instead, a serious crash landed the Californian in […]
Covid Renews Interest in Radiation, but Docs Caution Against Pilgrimages to Radon-Filled Mines
BOULDER, Mont. — Twice a year, Brian Tichenor makes the 1,200-mile drive each way from his home in Kansas to a defunct uranium mine in […]
J&J Vaccine Shelf-Life Extended by F.D.A. to Six Months
The decision comes after state health officials were worried that doses of the company’s coronavirus shots would expire and go to waste.
Regeneron and Sanofi Report Results of Dupixent (dupilumab) in P-III LIBERTY CUPID Clinical Program for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Shots: The study A of P-III LIBERTY CUPID trial evaluates Dupixent vs SoC in 138 patients aged ≥6 yrs. with CSU who remained symptomatic despite […]
Technology and empathy help make remote working a success for Elsevier
We at Elsevier were pleased to be one of five companies recognized for their ability to keep remote workers rooted in company culture in this […]
PharmaShots Celebrates Successful Accomplishment of Three Years
Shots: PharmaShots has started its journey in July 2018 as a concise, real-time news delivery platform and is proud to announce the completion of three […]
RCGP demands emergency rescue package for ‘crisis-torn’ general practice
A five-point rescue plan for general practice drawn up by the RCGP warns the profession is at ‘breaking point’ and urges the government to rebuild […]
RCGP demands emergency rescue package for ‘crisis-torn’ general practice
A five-point rescue plan for general practice drawn up by the RCGP warns the profession is at ‘breaking point’ and urges the government to rebuild […]
Roche Reports the US FDA’s Acceptance of BLA for Faricimab to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Shots: The BLA submission is based on four P-III studies i.e TENAYA, LUCERNE, YOSEMITE & RHINE evaluating the efficacy & safety of faricimab vs aflibercept […]
Pharma firm Advanz fined after thyroid drug price hike of 6,000%
CMA found company’s ‘excessive and unfair’ prices cost NHS almost £30m extra over 10 years The UK’s competition watchdog has imposed fines of more than […]
Alkem Laboratories says USFDA inspection at Taloja facility ends with ‘zero’ observations
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had conducted a remote and virtual bio-analytical inspection of the company’s Bioequivalence Center located at Taloja, Maharashtra from […]
BD Acquires Tepha to Boost its Surgical Mesh Portfolio
Shots: The acquisition will utilize Tepha’s resorbable polymer technology to boost the growth of BD’s surgical mesh portfolio for the repair and regeneration of soft […]
Further extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including […]
After suspending EUA request, Brazil now shelves import authorisation of Covaxin
According to a statement issued by the National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil, Anvisa its Collegiate Board on Tuesday took a decision to suspend the […]
Vital Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QC/ Stores On 31st July 2021 @ Hyderabad
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Medicare vaccine coverage (including how the COVID-19 vaccines are covered)
How does Medicare cover vaccines? Are the paid for by Medicare Part B or Part D? MedPAC’s June 2021 report provides a nice overview. Medicare […]
Micro Labs Ltd-Walk-In Interviews (40 +Openings) for Production/ QC/ Microbiology Dept. On 31st July 2021
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How the pandemic has accelerated digital payments in telehealth
Digitalization can simplify the medical bill payment process and give patients more information earlier on about their financial responsibilities, experts said.
How the pandemic has accelerated digital payments in telehealth
Digitalization can simplify the medical bill payment process and give patients more information, earlier on, about their financial responsibilities, experts said.
J&J Vaccine Shelf-Life Extended by F.D.A. to Six Months
The decision comes after state health officials were worried about whether doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine would expire and go to waste.
Emergency department visits related to opioid overdoses up significantly during COVID-19 pandemic
Emergency department visit rates because of an opioid overdose increased by 28.5 percent across the U.S. in 2020, compared to 2018 and 2019, recent research […]
Want to enroll in or change a 2021 Marketplace health plan?
You can change Marketplace health coverage if you’re already enrolled or can apply for the first time during the 2021 Special Enrollment Period through August […]
“Healthy workers, thriving companies – a practical guide to wellbeing at work” – language versions now available
29/07/2021 “Healthy workers, thriving companies – a practical guide to wellbeing at work” – language versions now available Our “Healthy workers, thriving companies practical guide […]
FDA allows automatic ‘generic’ swap for brand-name insulin
It’s the FDA’s first approval of an “interchangeable” biosimilar, a near-copy of an injected biologic medicine that’s manufactured inside living cells.
Congress proposes sequester extension to pay for infrastructure bill
Senators reached a bipartisan deal on an infrastructure package Wednesday. The bill would ding Medicare providers.
Amwell to scoop up SilverCloud Health, Conversa Health for $320M
The acquisitions will expand Amwell’s virtual care offerings and client base, with SilverCloud Health bringing digital behavioral health programs to its roster and Conversa Health […]
Ring Therapeutics rounds up $117M to find better viral vectors for gene therapy
The engineered viruses used to deliver gene therapies can spark complications and they can’t be re-dosed. Ring Therapeutics says viruses that evolved with humans can […]
Overnight Health Care: Biden expected to announce vaccine requirement for federal workers | Republican governors revolt against CDC guidance | Pfizer: Third vaccine shot ‘strongly’ boosts immune response against delta
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is running pro-vaccine ads across Kentucky, using money from his reelection campaign. If you have […]
Community Health Systems’ admissions rebound in Q2
Adjusted admissions increased 28.5% on a same-store basis for the quarter ended June 30 but still fell below 2019 Q2 levels.
Medicare Enrollment Starting to Accelerate, as Number of Home Health Agencies Continues to Decline
Enrollment in fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare has started to accelerate in recent years, as more members of the baby-boom generation age into the program. At the […]
Tech steps in to help with healthcare staffing
Using digital marketplaces and automated employee screening processes, health systems are able to streamline the recruitment and hiring process.
908 Devices and Transcenta Partnership Leads to Workflow Innovations
Following a deal struck in mid-2018, 908 Devices’ ZipChip and REBEL technology have proven instrumental in facilitating Transcenta’s efficiency and volumetric production.
Northwell Health loses $1.25B bid for property insurers to cover COVID-19 costs
Northwell Health failed to prove that its property insurers breached their contract and violated good faith by denying Northwell’s claims.
Amwell Acquires Conversa Health & SilverCloud Health – M&A
What You Should Know: – Amwell®, a telehealth leader, today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire SilverCloud Health, a leading digital mental […]
Encompass CEO Mark Tarr: Home Health Separation Will Enhance Long-Term Business Value
Those interested in what Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) will do next with its home health and hospice segment have been largely left to read […]
HHS hit with another lawsuit over GME underpayments
Fourteen teaching hospitals are suing HHS, alleging the department’s formula for determining graduate medical education payments has been shorting providers for years.
11th Annual Global Summit on Regulatory Science – 10/04/2021 – 10/06/2021
Information about the Virtual 2021 Global Summit on Regulatory Science (GSRS21) – Title: 11th Annual Global Summit on Regulatory Science Conference (GSRS21); Theme: Regulatory Sciences […]
SonderMind Raises $150M to Expand Tech-Enabled Behavioral Health Platform
What You Should Know: – SonderMind Inc., a Denver, CO-based provider in improving mental health clinical outcomes and making behavioral health more accessible to all Americans, […]
Humana Sets Stage for Kindred Takeover, Remains Hopeful About a 2022 Return to Normalcy
Despite still reeling from COVID-19-related headwinds, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) experienced better-than-expected results in its home and provider businesses during the second quarter of 2021. […]
Scientists advance breast, ovarian cancer research with cryo-electron microscopy
Using advanced imaging technology, scientists have provided an unprecedented understanding of the BRCA1-BARD1 protein complex, which is often mutated in patients with breast or ovarian […]
Los Angeles uses emergency alert system to push COVID-19 vaccines
The city of Los Angeles on Wednesday used its emergency alert system to urge local residents to get vaccinated as officials express growing concern over […]
Seeking a unique treatment for lobular breast cancer
In an attempt to find out why the long-term outcomes are poorer for patients with lobular breast cancer — which affects some 40,000 women a […]
10 FAQs on Prescription Drug Importation
These FAQs discuss recent efforts related to prescription drug importation, the history of this approach, challenges that previous efforts to carry out importation proposals have […]
Artificial Intelligence Facilitates Empty Well Detection
Through a partnership with the University of Hertfordshire, Ziath discovers means of using AI to detect empty wells in sample tube racks.
J.T.Baker Robotic Tips from Avantor Offer Precision Workflow
Avantor’s newly unveiled J.T.Baker robotic tips is the latest in their line of automated precision plastics.
Largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas requiring workers to get vaccinated
The largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas will require that employees get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Baylor Scott & White Health will require all employees […]
AI-driven Deep Genomics gets $180M to turn biology into informational medicines
Softbank led the Series C round of funding for Deep Genomics, a startup that applies its artificial intelligence technology to all aspects of discovering and […]
Webinar: Moving beyond prepay vs. postpay
“Our preference has always been to get as much prepayment as we could, because it tends to be more efficient and create less hassle and […]
SMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Walk-Ins for Freshers & Experienced On 29th to 31st July 2021
Company Profile: SMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd is one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in India with world -class facilities, with a wide range of process […]
Harnessing machine learning to enhance Emotional Intelligence in healthcare
Emotional AI has broad applications across mental health, remote monitoring (through voice and other biometrics e.g. blood pressure, heart beat) and telehealth.
How to improve patient engagement and productivity, and reduce provider burnout, with a paperless practice
Going paperless can liberate practices and staff from intimidating stacks of paperwork, giving them tools to increase their productivity, grow profitability, improve patient satisfaction, reduce […]
Medicare navigation platform Connie Health raises $13M in Series A round
The company — which has raised $16 million in total since its inception in 2019 — will use the new funds to enhance its health […]
Humana warns of ‘uncertainty’ in medical usage amid rising COVID-19 cases
Medical utilization bounced back faster than the payer expected, though the company was still able to post a profit for the second quarter.
Humana warns of ‘uncertainty’ in medical usage amid rising COVID-19 cases
Medical utilization bounced back faster than the payer expected, though the company was still able to post a profit for the second quarter.
Athulitha Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Freshers & Experienced On 29th to 31st July 2021
Athulitha Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Freshers & Experienced On 29th to 31st July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Drive for Freshers & Experienced in Production/ […]
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effectiveness drops to 84 percent after six months: data
The effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine fell from 96 percent to 84 percent over six months, according to data released on Wednesday.The preprint study funded […]
Lawmakers back Provider Relief Fund deadline extensions
A new bipartisan bill would extend the deadline for some providers to spend COVID-19 relief funding.
Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Packing/ Quality Assurance On 31st July 2021
Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Packing/ Quality Assurance On 31st July 202 Job Description Department: Packing/ Quality Assurance Positions: Jr. Officer/ Sr. Officer/ Officer Educational Qualification: B.Pharm, B.Sc, […]