Omicron, Its Mutations, and the Antibody Response
Let’s do a coronavirus post today, since there are some really good data out on the structure and function of the by-now-universal Omicron variant. As […]
Month: January 2022
5 ways hospitals can match innovation strategy to patients’ needs
A human-first approach and clearly defined goals are two of the main aspects patients want to see in a hospital’s innovation strategy, according to research […]
From HITECH to SMART-on-FHIR: Where does the healthcare app ecosystem stand?
SMART-on-FHIR is the inflection point for driving the shift to value-based care. The reason: It offers another pathway to integration in which user experiences, not […]
AHA, AHCA/NCAL urge White House to investigate staffing agency costs
The AHA and the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living wrote a letter Jan. 27 to Jeffrey Zients, the White House’s COVID-19 response […]
Incorrect prescriptions prompts physician warning: Check medication before leaving pharmacy
Amid pharmacy staff shortages fueled by pandemic-related demands such as testing and vaccinations, a Miami physician is warning patients to double check their medications are […]
IonSense’s DART-MS Technology Selected for New Drug Screening Program
IonSense’s DART-MS technology offers rapid drug analysis without the need for sample preparation.
White House says 60M households have ordered free COVID-19 tests
Approximately 60 million U.S. households have ordered free at-home COVID-19 tests provided by the Biden administration since the website used to distribute them launched just […]
Hospitals are asking Leapfrog to lower hand hygiene standards — Here’s why it won’t
The leader of Leapfrog, as well as the head of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, discussed current hand hygiene protocols and […]
Atlantic Health CEO Brian Gragnolati’s greatest lesson learned: Trust your team
Brian Gragnolati believes in staying out of the way of his staff. “When you give your team broad parameters and you just let people go […]
Gottlieb: US should be ‘aggressive’ in lifting COVID-19 measures as conditions improve
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said in an interview on Friday that there should be very clear goalposts for how the U.S. removes current mitigation measures and when to lift […]
BCBSA invests in digital health savings account startup
HSAs grew to $92.9 billion in assets in more than 31 million accounts at the end of June 2021, with account value increasing 26% year-over-year […]
At-risk patients with COVID-19 could receive new antiviral from next week
Patients vulnerable to severe outcomes from COVID-19 will have access to a second antiviral drug from next week, the government has confirmed.
Home Care Conference: A Discussion With KanTime
This article is brought to you by KanTime. The article is based on an interview that took place during a live Q&A session with Lucy […]
Poll points to COVID-19 fatigue problem for Biden
A large majority of Americans are feeling tired and frustrated by the current state of the coronavirus pandemic, a lingering problem as the Biden administration […]
Texcell North America Builds New Laboratory Facility
Texcell North America’s new lab facility in Frederick, Md., will expand the CRO’s capabilities in R&D cell culture, viral clearance studies, and viral safety testing.
Americans tired, frustrated near pandemic’s 2-year anniversary, KFF survey finds
About 75 percent of U.S. adults say they are tired and frustrated when asked about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Kaiser Family […]
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Synthesis/ Process R&D On 31st Jan’ to 4th Feb’ 2022
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Refeyn Announces SamuxMP for AAV Characterization
Refeyn’s SamuxMP enables routine quantification of empty/full AAV capsid ratios, even in smaller labs, to set a new standard in AAV characterization
Plan to strip vaccination role from GP practices could threaten routine care
Plans to deliver COVID-19 and other vaccines outside of general practice through a national vaccination service are a ‘potential public health issue’ and could disrupt […]
Samsung Biologics to Acquire Full Ownership of Samsung Bioepis in $2.3 Billion Deal
Samsung Biologics has signed an agreement with Biogen to acquire Biogen’s 50% stake in Samsung Bioepis, a joint venture formed by the two companies, for […]
California hospital allows quarantine flexibility for COVID-positive employees returning to work
After union pushback, St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif., will allow greater quarantine flexibility for healthcare workers who test positive for COVID-19 while asymptomatic.
Cleveland Clinic appoints Rohit Chandra as chief digital officer
In newly created role, Chandra will be responsible for leading digital innovation globally for the Clinic.
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8 recent moves from US nurses unions
As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff.
8 systems hiring chief quality officers
Below are eight hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking chief quality officers.
PhoreMost Collaborates with Polaris and NeoCura on Cancer Therapeutics
PhoreMost has entered into separate collaboration agreements with Polaris Quantum Biotech and NeoCura Bio-Medical Technology to discover and develop novel cancer therapeutics.
Medicare patients win the right to appeal gap in nursing home coverage
If federal officials accept a court’s decision, some patients will get a chance to seek refunds for their nursing home and other expenses.
New comments outline ways to counteract cost-shifting insurance trends
PhRMA submitted comments this week in response to the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) 2023 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed […]
28 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Jan. 13:
Rand: Most health systems pay physicians based on volume, not quality
Physicians employed by group practices owned by health systems are mostly paid based on the volume of care, despite recent insurance companies’ efforts to pay […]
Vaccination data for hospitals may be severely flawed
The CMS data on vaccinated hospital employees is at odds with many hospitals’ own counts, with CMS underreporting vaccination rates, MedPage Today reported Jan. 25.
4th Treg Directed Therapies Summit 2022
Turbocharge the Development of Best-In-Class Treg-Directed Therapies, Maximising Stability and Function to Deliver Safe, Scalable and Efficacious Therapies Globally As Biopharma turn their focus to autoimmune drug […]
Labnovation’s COVID-19 ART Test Kit Approved by the FDA of the Philippines for Self-Testing
Singapore, Asia’s integrated healthcare company, Clearbridge Health Limite is pleased to announce that Labnovation Technologies, Inc.’s (“Labnovation”) COVID-19 Antigen Rapid (“ART”) Test Kit, which is imported […]
Most doctors are compensated for volume, not value of care, research finds
Health systems used financial incentives for quality and cost performance measures, but the percentage of total physician compensation based on quality and cost was just […]
Cleveland Clinic appoints chief digital officer
Rohit Chandra, PhD, will begin his new role as chief digital officer for Cleveland Clinic on Feb. 14.
Memorial Health System sued after ransomware attack exposed 216,500 patients’ info
Marietta, Ohio-based Memorial Health System is facing a potential class-action lawsuit after it notified about 216,500 patients that their protected health information was exposed during […]
Moffitt adds actress to national advisers board
Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center has added Marcia Cross, actress and co-founder of the HPV Cancers Alliance, to its national board of advisers, the facility […]
NYU Langone blood cancer center appoints 1st director
NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center has appointed Faith Davies, MD, inaugural director of its Center for Blood Cancers, the system said this week.
Best Customers Payment Financing Options
With so many payment options available, it can be difficult to decide which one is the best for you. Most of the time, it can […]
Hetero Labs Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Freshers in Production/ QA/ QC/ Engineering/ IPQA Dept. On 29th Jan’ 2022
Hetero Labs Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Freshers in Production/ QA/ QC/ Engineering/ IPQA Dept. On 29th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Greetings from Hetero !!! Hetero […]
Diagnostic startups: Time is running out to apply to INVEST Pitch Perfect
The point of care diagnostics and testing market has climbed dramatically with the rise of the Covid-19 public health crisis. We’re seeking applications for diagnostics […]
Study shows vaccinated parents provide some protection for unvaccinated kids
A new study shows vaccinated parents provided some protection for their unvaccinated children during the alpha and delta coronavirus waves. The Israeli study looked at two […]
Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interview for Production/ QC/ Eng. Stores On 31st Jan’ 2022
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CommonSpirit expands partnership with Arabian Healthcare Group
Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health is expanding its partnership with healthcare management and consulting firm Arabian Healthcare Group in the United Arab Emirates, according to a news […]
Tufts links decentralized clinical trials to shorter cycle times, cost savings
In a partnership with Medable, a center at the university discovered costs linked to investing in decentralized studies far outweigh the eventual benefits.
HHS falling short in handling public health crises, GAO says
HHS leadership in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies leaves room for improvement, a federal watchdog found in a report released Jan. 27.
Eli Lilly, Incyte axe Olumiant in lupus amid eczema stalemate at FDA
Eli Lilly, Incyte axe Olumiant in lupus amid eczema stalemate at FDA fkansteiner Fri, 01/28/2022 – 10:33
CHS owes fees in $98M fraud case, court rules
Whistleblowers who helped the federal government reach a $98 million false claims settlement with Community Health Systems in 2014 can recover attorneys fees from the […]
New FDA draft guidance document gets real about RWD use
A representative from IQVIA discusses the particulars of the US agencyâs new draft document and shares what it might mean for clinical trial data evaluation.
14 health systems with strong finances
Here are 14 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service.
16 women making moves in healthcare leadership
The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Jan. 12:
What happened to contact tracing?
Once touted as a key strategy to prevent the coronavirus’s spread, contact tracing has since taken a backseat to vaccinations and mask-wearing amid the pandemic.
Where IT leaders should focus their energies in 2022
One CIO names the technologies and leadership strategies he’ll be focused on this year: platform design, ‘Virtual Care 3.0’ and more.
Researchers discover new way to target secondary breast cancer that has spread to the brain
A study has revealed a potential new way to treat secondary breast cancer that has spread to the brain, using existing drugs.
New atomistic level insight into drug-target residence time
A new study helps to explain what defines how long a drug molecule stays bound to its target.
5 states broke COVID-19 hospitalization records this week
As COVID-19 hospitalizations begin to level out nationally, at least five states have reported new records this week.
Children’s Mercy CFO takes CEO role in Oregon
David Cauble, executive vice president and CFO of Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., has been named CEO of Sky Lakes Medical Center Klamath […]
Staffing agencies ‘exploiting’ nurse shortage, hospital lobby says in letter urging White House to investigate
With nurses in high demand, hospitals and nursing homes are forced to accept “exorbitant” rates set by staffing agencies, their lobbies argue.
COVID-19 funding to healthcare providers by the numbers
To compensate for financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the government provided several funds and policies to ease the burden on healthcare providers.
Former buyer of Pennsylvania hospitals asks judge to block closure
Turnaround firm Canyon Atlantic Partners asked a Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas judge to stop the closure of two Tower Health hospitals, which the company […]
COVID-19 Updates
Date: February 21, 2022 Issue #: 1644 Summary: The IV antiviral drug remdesivir (Veklury – Gilead) has been available for treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized […]
In super-vaxxed Vermont, COVID strikes — but packs far less punch
Of all the states, Vermont appeared best prepared for the omicron battle: It is the nation’s most vaccinated state against COVID, with nearly 80% of […]
42% of Adults, and 70% of Those Likely Booster-Eligible, Now Say They’ve Gotten a COVID-19 Booster Shot; The Share Who Received At Least One Dose Inches Up to 77% in Omicron’s Wake
Black and Hispanic Adults are More Likely Than White Adults to Worry About Omicron’s Effects, Including Becoming Seriously Ill or Missing Work Due to Infection […]
Eli Lilly, with Alzheimer’s top of mind, plots 300 jobs at new $445M manufacturing plant
Eli Lilly, with Alzheimer’s top of mind, plots 300 jobs at new $445M manufacturing plant fkansteiner Fri, 01/28/2022 – 08:59
Principles of Premarket Pathways for Combination Products
Final guidance for industry and FDA staff: Principles of Premarket Pathways for Combination Products
House panel says company probed for COVID-19 misinformation is withholding info
An online company under investigation by a House panel for profiting off COVID-19 misinformation is not cooperating with the probe, according to the panel’s top […]
BenchSci Raises $63 Million in Series C Financing Round
BenchSci, a specialist in machine learning applications for novel medicine development, has completed a Series C financing round.
Scottish Biotech Secures Millions in Commercialization Investment Funds
Scottish biotech engineering company, uFraction8, has successfully secured more than £2.5 million ($3.3 million) in new investment.
The growing issue of healthcare provider burnout: Can AI help?
Technology has the potential to transform healthcare, by reducing the need for HCPs to perform repetitive, tedious administrative tasks such as documentation for regulatory and […]
NICE Updates Guidance for Lokelma as Treatment for Adults with Hyperkalemia
NICE has updated its Technology Appraisal Guidance TA599 for AstraZeneca’s Lokelma.
Catalent Expands its High Potency Micronization Capabilities in both US and UK
Catalent has expanded its Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA, and Dartford, UK, facilities to provide advanced containment capabilities for the micronization of highly potent drug compounds.
Trying to bring Sputnik M vaccine for adolescents to India: Dr Reddy’s
Deepak Sapra CEO – API and Services Dr. Reddy’s, also said the company is fully geared to make Molnupiravir, a COVID-19 drug both API and […]
Trying to bring Sputnik M vaccine for adolescents to India: Dr Reddy’s
Deepak Sapra CEO – API and Services Dr. Reddy’s, also said the company is fully geared to make Molnupiravir, a COVID-19 drug both API and […]
Trying to bring Sputnik M vaccine for adolescents to India: Dr Reddy’s
Deepak Sapra CEO – API and Services Dr. Reddy’s, also said the company is fully geared to make Molnupiravir, a COVID-19 drug both API and […]
Trying to bring Sputnik M vaccine for adolescents to India: Dr Reddy’s
Deepak Sapra CEO – API and Services Dr. Reddy’s, also said the company is fully geared to make Molnupiravir, a COVID-19 drug both API and […]
Gene genies: Oxford Biomedica and Homology Medicines create AAV business
Gene luminaries Oxford Biomedica reach agreement with Homology Medicines to develop super group
Injection of optimism as HIV vaccine trial begins
Collaboration of big hitters and introduction of innovation sparks pioneering HIV vaccination trial
Conference on right to disconnect and teleworking
OSH events Back to events Conference on right to disconnect and teleworking Event Details Location HYBRID event City Brussels Country Belgium Organisation European Commission and […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives
18/02/2022 Digital platform work: EU Member States’ regulations, policies and initiatives Image Photo by Handy Wicaksono on Unsplash A new EU-OSHA policy brief highlights findings […]
OSH in the changing world of work
OSH events Back to events OSH in the changing world of work Event Details Location Remote City Paris Country France Organisation EUROGIP Date 05/04/2022 Description […]
Quotation of the Day: On cost sharing for cancer drugs
This is a few years old, but still very relevant. It’s from a speech by former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on March 7, 2018 titled […]
EC criticised in probe of COVID vaccine texts with Pfizer CEO
The failure of the European Commission to locate text messages between its president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla on procurement […]
Cadila Healthcare Limited-Walk-In Drive for Medical Representative & Marketing Executive On 4th Feb’ 2022
Cadila Healthcare Limited-Walk-In Drive for Medical Representative & Marketing Executive On 4th Feb’ 2022 Job Description Cadila Healthcare Limited (Also known as Zydus Cadila) is […]
European Commission guilty of ‘maladministration’ over Pfizer texts
Regulator heavily critical of aides to Ursula von der Leyen in relation to Covid vaccine messages An investigation by an EU watchdog into text messages […]
‘BMA no place for a woman to speak her mind’: GPC member quits and urges others to follow
A member of the BMA’s GP committee has resigned after less than four months, saying she felt bullied and unwelcome – and has concluded that […]
Hetero Labs Limited -Walk-In Drive for Production/ Production/ QA/ QC On 30th Jan’ 2022
Hetero Labs Limited -Walk-In Drive for Production/ Production/QA/ QC On 30th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Greetings from Hetero !!! Walk-In Interview for Freshers in Production/ […]
Making sense of differing digital health funding reports
Digital health venture funding had a ridiculous, bonkers, blockbuster year. On this, everyone can agree, although longtime watchers of the industry will remember that we’ve […]
Eli Lilly plans €400m Irish plant that will create 800 jobs
Eli Lilly has said it is seeking permission to build a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ireland that will be used to produce active ingredients […]
BMA under pressure to explore formal ballot on GP industrial action
The BMA is under pressure to consider a formal ballot on GP industrial action amid fears that an indicative vote backing action just two months […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports
01/03/2022 Keeping teleworkers safe and healthy: policies, regulations and prevention reports Image The trend in home-based telework could likely continue post-pandemic. Future policies have to […]
Biogen exits biosimilar JV with Samsung, raising $2.3bn
Recent rumours that Biogen was about to acquired by Samsung proved unfounded, but it turns out a deal has been in preparation. The South Korean […]
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KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: January 2022
This report shows that 42% of all adults have received a COVID-19 booster, including about 70% of those who are likely booster-eligible. More than three […]
Poll: 62 percent who tried to find at-home COVID-19 test had difficulty
A new poll finds that more than 60 percent of U.S. adults who tried to get an at-home COVID-19 test reported difficulty doing so, underscoring problems with […]
Medicare Patients Win the Right to Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
A three-judge federal appeals court panel in Connecticut has likely ended an 11-year fight against a frustrating and confusing rule that left hundreds of thousands […]
Listen: Generous Deals, and a Few Unwanted Surprises, at Covered California
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. KHN Southern California correspondent Bernard J. Wolfson was on “Línea Abierta,” a Radio Bilingüe weekday news […]
In Super-Vaxxed Vermont, Covid Strikes — But Packs Far Less Punch
Even Eden, a snow-covered paradise in northern Vermont, is poisoned by omicron. The nearly vertical ascent of new coronavirus cases in recent weeks, before peaking […]
DCGI allows Bharat Biotech to conduct phase-3 trials for Covid’s intranasal booster dose
The trials of the Intranasal vaccine will take place at nine different sites of the country.
DCGI allows Bharat Biotech to conduct phase-3 trials for Covid’s intranasal booster dose
The trials of the Intranasal vaccine will take place at nine different sites of the country.
DCGI allows Bharat Biotech to conduct phase-3 trials for Covid’s intranasal booster dose
The trials of the Intranasal vaccine will take place at nine different sites of the country.
Bharat Biotech gets DCGI’s nod to conduct intranasal booster dose trials
The trials of the Intranasal vaccine will take place at nine different sites of the country.
Mansukh Mandaviya launches research portal of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
“This research portal of NIPER will help the MSME sector. NIPER may connect with industries to develop a model to fulfill the requirements. Research is […]
Mansukh Mandaviya launches research portal of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
“This research portal of NIPER will help the MSME sector. NIPER may connect with industries to develop a model to fulfill the requirements. Research is […]
Mansukh Mandaviya launches research portal of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
“This research portal of NIPER will help the MSME sector. NIPER may connect with industries to develop a model to fulfill the requirements. Research is […]
Mansukh Mandaviya launches research portal of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
“This research portal of NIPER will help the MSME sector. NIPER may connect with industries to develop a model to fulfill the requirements. Research is […]
How can European social dialogue promote safe and healthy work?
31/01/2022 How can European social dialogue promote safe and healthy work? Image Photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com An exploratory opinion, Social dialogue as a […]
Merck gets EU nod for Keytruda in adjuvant kidney cancer
Merck & Co has passed another milestone in its drive to move PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda earlier in the treatment pathway for cancer, with the European […]
Podcast: Patient contacts at unsafe level, mandatory COVID jabs and CQC ratings bias
The team discusses a GPonline survey that found GPs are conducting 84% more patient contacts per day on average than the BMA considers safe, mandatory […]
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic drug
According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending November 2021, the MetroGel-Vaginal Gel achieved annual sales of approximately around USD 60.4 million. Glenmark’s […]
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic drug
According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending November 2021, the MetroGel-Vaginal Gel achieved annual sales of approximately around USD 60.4 million. Glenmark’s […]
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic drug
According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending November 2021, the MetroGel-Vaginal Gel achieved annual sales of approximately around USD 60.4 million. Glenmark’s […]
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic drug
According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending November 2021, the MetroGel-Vaginal Gel achieved annual sales of approximately around USD 60.4 million. Glenmark’s […]
Fun With CD47
Let’s talk about a protein called CD47. It’s expressed all over the human body, and it’s a big player in immune signaling and several other […]
3 Ways Conversational Insight Can Unlock a Positive Patient Experience
Scott Kendrick, Vice President of Strategy at CallMiner The healthcare landscape is changing, and not just because of the pandemic. Trends like consumerization and reimbursements […]
Shilpa Biologicals Pvt. Ltd-Openings for Production Dept. -Apply Now
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Hy-Gro Chemicals Pharmtek Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for R&D On 29th Jan’ 2022
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Two powerful drugs now adding to US overdose crisis
Emerging reports show that two little-known drugs are making lethal new contributions to America’s drug overdose crisis.
Mississippi bill would bar requiring vaccination for employees with ‘sincerely held religious objection’
Mississippi’s Republican-controlled state House on Thursday passed a bill that would bar public and private employers from requiring workers with a “sincerely held religious objection” to get […]
Demand for Covid drugs down, says Cipla Global CFO
The third wave has been fuelled by the Omicron variant, which is highly infectious yet milder, causing flu-like symptoms such as fever, body pain and […]
Demand for Covid drugs down, says Cipla Global CFO
The third wave has been fuelled by the Omicron variant, which is highly infectious yet milder, causing flu-like symptoms such as fever, body pain and […]
Demand for Covid drugs down, says Cipla Global CFO
The third wave has been fuelled by the Omicron variant, which is highly infectious yet milder, causing flu-like symptoms such as fever, body pain and […]
Demand for Covid drugs down, says Cipla Global CFO
The third wave has been fuelled by the Omicron variant, which is highly infectious yet milder, causing flu-like symptoms such as fever, body pain and […]
What to do if you get COVID-19
It is important you know what you should do if you test positive for COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself and your family from […]
Arguing that VC investment in telehealth is “ad hoc” new $75M teleheath-only fund launches
The venture capital firm conducted a 12-month exhaustive search and found no dedicated venture fund for telehealth, Sid Jawahar, its founder and managing partner said. […]
Lifting England Covid rules while 3bn people unvaccinated reckless – experts
Scientists warn Boris Johnson that failure means new Covid variants will put thousands of lives at risk across UK Coronavirus – latest updates See all […]
Nearly 1 in 7 COVID patients in ICU experienced severe bleeding when given full-dose blood thinners
Patients with COVID-19 in the ICU prescribed full-dose blood thinners are significantly more likely to experience heavy bleeding than patients prescribed a smaller yet equally […]
Nearly 1 in 7 COVID patients in ICU experienced severe bleeding when given full-dose blood thinners
Patients with COVID-19 in the ICU prescribed full-dose blood thinners are significantly more likely to experience heavy bleeding than patients prescribed a smaller yet equally […]
Georgia bill aims to limit profits of Medicaid managed-care Companies
Georgia lawmakers will consider a bill that could force the state’s Medicaid managed-care insurers to repay millions of dollars if their spending on medical care […]
Former pharma exec pleads guilty in $88M military healthcare fraud scheme
The former executive of a South Florida pharmacy, Matthew Smith, has pleaded guilty for his role in an $88 million scheme that defrauded Tricare and […]
Overnight Health Care — ObamaCare gets record numbers
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. If you ordered free […]
Alto Pharmacy Raises $200M to Expand Full-Service Pharmacy Delivery
What You Should Know: – Alto Pharmacy (“Alto”), the leader in America’s rapidly expanding digital pharmacy market, raised approximately $200 million in an oversubscribed series […]
Let evidence be our guide: Misinformation most insidious when it comes from health-care professionals
The post Let evidence be our guide: Misinformation most insidious when it comes from health-care professionals appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Financing Confusion, Safety Concerns Could Thwart Choose Home’s Chances
The Choose Home Care Act of 2021 is the collective and proverbial baby of many home health stakeholders. And for good reason: It could allow […]
Viewpoint: 4 ways federal officials can address the hospital workforce crisis
The federal government needs to be more proactive in alleviating healthcare workforce shortages, Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, wrote in […]
Moderna follows Pfizer in beginning trial of omicron vaccine
The study will test a version of the biotech’s COVID-19 shot that’s tailored to the infectious variant. New data, meanwhile, help affirm the benefit of […]
Hackensack Meridian to consolidate patient data via Informatica partnership
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health partnered with software development company Informatica to improve its data management capabilities, according to a Jan. 27 news release.
5 notes from federal agencies on healthcare cyberthreats
Microsoft’s Log4j vulnerabilities and potential cyberattacks stemming from the intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict remain top-of-mind concerns for healthcare cybersecurity teams. Here are five recent notes from […]
CCRC-Without-Walls Pioneer Kendal at Home Breaks Down Its Growth Trajectory
The CCRC-without-walls model is a new twist on an old concept. Essentially, the at-home concept allows seniors to reap all the same benefits of traditional […]
Omicron may have peaked, but HCA expects COVID-19 to linger in 2022
COVID-19 patients comprised 5% of HCA Healthcare admissions during the fourth quarter, which depressed earnings.
Novant Health invests $40M into PTO or cash reward for staff
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is investing $40 million into rewards for staff.
Majority of healthcare data breaches stem from hackers, report finds
There were 327 healthcare data breaches during the first six months of 2021, according to a report released by Critical Insight. Here is a breakdown […]
Data protection policies are changing: 4 things healthcare marketers should monitor
Data collection and online privacy continue to be top-of-mind concerns for consumers, and many policies on the matter are in flux. Below are four key […]
Talkiatry Lands $37M to Expand In-Network Psychiatric Care
What You Should Know: – Talkiatry, a leading provider of in-network psychiatric care raised an additional $17M from Left Lane Capital, which totals their current funding […]
EU regulator approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill for high-risk groups
On Thursday, the European Union’s drug regulator approved Pfizer’s antiviral pill to combat COVID-19 for high-risk adults as the bloc works to combat the omicron […]
Medical organizations call on public to donate amid blood crisis
The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association on Jan. 27 called on those who are able to donate blood. The joint […]
Nurses from Philippines expected at Henry Ford as early as summer
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System said Jan. 19 that its strategy of recruiting nurses from the Philippines is making headway, with the first nursing cohort […]
California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptomatic with COVID-19
St. Francis Medical Center this week reversed a policy under which asymptomatic employees could be asked to go back to work immediately without observing quarantine […]
California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptotic with COVID-19
St. Francis Medical Center this week reversed a policy under which asymptomatic employees could be asked to go back to work immediately without observing quarantine […]
5 Virginia hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores
The following Virginia hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.
Blaine Labs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel Due to Bacterial Contamination
Blaine Labs Company is voluntarily recalling one lot of RevitaDerm Wound Care to the consumer level because a bottle of the 1.0 ounce RevitaDerm Wound […]
How to make them stay: Novant tries more paid PTO
Novant announces extra paid PTO for workers as retention plagues systems nationwide.
9 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From health systems facing antitrust lawsuits to hospital employees suing over retirement plan fees, here are the latest hospital lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
Watchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crises
The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office said it is designating the Health and Human Services Department’s leadership and coordination of public health emergencies as a “high […]
7 Vermont hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores
The following Vermont hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.
Hospitals spent more than $1B on remdesivir last year
It was the first time since 2012 that AbbVie’s rheumatoid arthritis biologic Humira didn’t top the list of hospitals’ highest drug expenditures.
3 medical organizations call on public to donate blood
The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association on Jan. 27 called on those who are able to donate blood. The joint […]
CDC uses ‘FOMO’ in campaign to get Gen Z, millennials vaccinated
The CDC is playing up FOMO, or “fear of missing out,” as one strategy to get Generation Z and millennials vaccinated, PR Week reported Jan. […]
12% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 23% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state
More than 12 percent — or 742 of 6,008 — of hospitals reporting staffing levels in the U.S. are experiencing critical staffing shortages, according to […]
Alaska hospital names leadership shifts following recent CEO, CFO departures
Juneau, Alaska-based Bartlett Regional Hospital has announced transitions in leadership following the departures of its CEO and CFO in the last four months.
Foresite and GV pour $40M into startup’s move to CHIP into new disease biology
TenSixteen Bio has emerged from stealth aiming to develop drugs for diseases caused by genetic mutations accumulated as we age. The startup has been incubating […]
What to Watch in Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers One Year into the Biden Administration
Section 1115 demonstration waivers provide states an avenue to test new approaches in Medicaid and generally reflect changing priorities from one presidential administration to another. […]
Mayo Clinic Taps Oracle Fusion Cloud for Finance, HR, and Supply Chain Management
What You Should Know: – Mayo Clinic has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite and Oracle Fusion Analytics to power its business processes as it transforms the future of healthcare. – With Oracle, Mayo Clinic will be able to support […]
WoundZoom Digital Wound Management Joins Epic App Orchard Marketplace
What You Should Know: – Perceptive Solutions, Inc., developer of WoundZoom Digital Wound Management, today announced its integration partnership with Epic and the availability of […]
3 forecasts for the PBM industry in 2022
The current landscape heading into 2022 will keep pharmacy benefits under the microscope. Plan sponsors will evaluate their PBM’s pricing model to determine if their […]
6 executives on managing supply chain disruptions
Supply chain issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have led leaders at health systems across the U.S. to develop innovative solutions to manage disruptions.
PharmaLex furthers its clinical and regulatory reach
Merger with Phlexglobal expands provider’s technological capabilities.
‘Heartburn’ helps bacteria to survive antibiotic treatment
Even at high concentrations, antibiotics won’t kill all bacteria. There are always a few survivors, even in a bacterial population that is genetically identical. Scientists […]
Researchers identify proteins that could predict liver transplant rejection
Scientist have discovered families of proteins in the body that could potentially predict which patients may reject a new organ transplant, helping inform decisions about […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Record ACA Enrollment Puts Pressure on Congress
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 […]
Queen’s University Belfast Signs Collaboration and Licensing Agreement with Ipsen
A collaboration and licensing agreement has been entered into by the Queen’s University Belfast and Ipsen.
Investments in UK Biotech at An All Time High, According to New Data
BIA and Clarivate have released new data that show there was a jump of 60% in investments into biotech and life sciences companies in the […]
CMS: $49M in grants to boost Medicaid, CHIP enrollment
For the first time, the grants will target pregnant people, as well as children and parents, who are eligible for coverage.
Stevanato Group, Haselmeier Extend Licensing Agreement for Pen Injector Technology
Stevanato Group has extended its licensing agreement with Haselmeier for its Axis-D pen injector technology.
HCA in ‘Early Stages’ of Home Health Integration, Having Difficulty with Post-Acute Care Capacity
HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: HCA) executives provided a brief update on the company’s home health and hospice operations Thursday. It was the first time the […]
Inside Wheel’s $150M Series C: CEO Talks “Long Game” for Stealthy Virtual Care Infrastructure Biz
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Wheel’s CEO Michelle Davey says the white-label virtual care startup’s $150M Series C – led by notable health tech mega-funders […]
M&A Analysis: Getinge Expands Digital Solutions Through Acquisition of Talis Clinical LLC
In December 2021, Getinge announced its plans to acquire 100% of the equity interest in US-based Talis Clinical LLC. Talis Clinical LLC provides high-acuity IT […]
Google Cloud jumping into healthcare blockchain
Google Cloud is putting together a team of blockchain experts to create a business around blockchain applications for healthcare, retail and various other industries, CNBC […]
Michigan pursues Eli Lilly probe over insulin costs
Michigan is seeking court approval to investigate Eli Lilly over its insulin prices, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Jan. 26.
Houston company to develop 5-layer COVID-19 mask for kids
Houston-based respirator manufacturer Aegle plans to develop a five-layer children’s mask to protect against the transmission of COVID-19, other airborne particles and pollution from wildfires, […]
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics names interim CEO
Kimberly Hunter, DNP, RN, will serve as interim CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics beginning March 1.
Palliative care: An essential resource in caring for those with advanced illness
Palliative care must be the standard of care for all who have been diagnosed with progressive, advanced, and terminal illnesses. Never should we hear the […]
9 of the most popular TikTok physicians
Healthcare professionals have begun to call TikTok home. From giving out health advice to battling health misinformation, the platform has given physicians a place to […]
8 of the most popular TikTok physicians
Healthcare professionals have begun to call TikTok home. From giving out health advice to battling health misinformation, the platform has given physicians a place to […]
Simulating the Impact of the Drug Price Negotiation Proposal in the Build Back Better Act
The Build Back Better Act (BBBA) includes a range of health and other proposals supported by President Biden, including a proposal to allow the federal […]
Cleveland Clinic exceeds $2B fundraising goal
Cleveland Clinic surpassed its $2 billion fundraising goal — accumulating more than $2.6 billion — which it set 10 years ago.
Delta’s Not Dead Yet
Pour one out for Delta, the SARS-CoV-2 variant that Season 3 of the pandemic seems intent on killing off. After holding star billing through the […]
Former Dallas Cowboys owner’s family donates $7.5M to Children’s Health
Dallas-based Children’s Health received a $7.5 million gift from Bright Industries, led by the family of late Dallas Cowboys owner Harvey Roberts “Bum” Bright, to […]
10 recent payer exec moves
From the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association finding its top-level information security officer to Colorado Access making history with its new president and CEO — […]
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, preventive cardiology pioneer, dies at 102
Jeremiah Stamler, MD, known as the father of preventive cardiology, died at his New York home on Jan. 26. He was 102.
10 top medication safety concerns from 2021
Medication safety plays a critical role in patient safety, so it’s imperative hospitals know which common errors to avoid. Here are the top 10 medication […]
Government watchdog faults HHS leadership for sustained public health crisis failures
The Department of Health and Human Services has failed to correct longstanding issues related to its ability to respond to public health emergencies, according to […]
A year later, 75% of COVID-19 ICU patients report physical symptoms
A year after COVID-19 patients left intensive care, almost 75 percent reported lingering physical symptoms, more than 26 percent reported mental symptoms and more than […]
Georgia bill aims to limit profits of Medicaid managed-care companies
Georgia lawmakers will consider a bill that could force the state’s Medicaid managed-care insurers to repay millions of dollars if their spending on medical care […]
3 key labor trends for hospitals in 2022
Hospitals are still grappling with rising turnover, widespread burnout and numerous staff calling in sick nearly two years after the pandemic began. It’s unclear when […]
Biogen tweaks confirmatory trial of Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
Biogen and Eisai have increased the earning potential of their Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm by expanding the post-marketing trial of the drug required by the FDA […]
Oregon health officials report COVID-19 outbreak at state hospital
The Oregon Health Authority reported a COVID-19 outbreak affecting 18 employees at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria in its latest weekly surveillance summary published Jan. […]
New FAQ Video Series Focuses on Pregnancy, Fertility and the COVID-19 Vaccines
January 27, 2022 – OB-GYNs, a nurse and midwife affirm the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and debunk myths about the impact on […]
Biden says 14.5M get healthcare under Obama law, with help
The figures show that one in seven uninsured people got covered between the end of 2020 and September 2021, with lower-income Americans gaining coverage at […]
Biological E. Limited- Walk-Ins for Production Department On 28th Jan’ 2022
Biological E. Limited- Walk-Ins for Production Department On 28th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Biological E. Limited !! Walk-In Interviews for B.Sc/ M.Sc/ B.Pharmacy/ Diploma/ ITI […]
Doctors, nurses, hospitals warn blood shortage could jeopardize ability to meet patients’ needs
Health care workers warned on Thursday that a blood shortage could jeopardize their ability to adequately care for patients. In an statement issued by the American […]
CDC reminds pharmacies of vaccine guidelines for immunocompromised
The CDC on Jan. 26 held a conference call with pharmacists to remind them that moderately and severely immunocompromised adults are eligible for a fourth […]
MyMichigan Health taps chief strategy officer
Sunita Vadakath, MD, has been appointed senior vice president and chief strategy officer for MyMichigan Health.
The Future of Smart Hospital Strategy Brings Care to the Home
Hospitals are becoming more digital and interconnected through smart hospital strategies. Creating a smart hospital environment involves modernizing the patient and clinician journeys by applying […]
How a Hybrid Cloud Strategy Helps Organizations Navigate the Transition to the Cloud
Healthcare leaders are bullish on hybrid public-private cloud. Nearly 95 percent of respondents to the 2020 Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index survey said it is their […]
Aragen Life Sciences (GVK Bio) – Walk-In Drive for Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate On 30th Jan’ 2022
Aragen Life Sciences (GVK Bio) – Walk-In Drive for Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate On 30th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Greetings from Aragen Life Sciences […]
Record 14.5 million Americans signed up for health insurance under ACA
A record-setting 14.5 million Americans signed up for health coverage since open enrollment began Nov. 1.
Record 14.5 million Americans signed up for health insurance under ACA
A record-setting 14.5 million Americans signed up for health coverage since open enrollment began Nov. 1.
Cigna discussed potential acquisition with Centene in late 2021
Cigna discussed a potential acquisition of Centene in the final months of 2021, but nothing has come of the preliminary conversations, according to a Jan. […]
Montana governor asks Biden administration for flexibility on vaccination mandate for rural hospitals
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and two Republican lawmakers for his state are urging the Biden administration to allow exemptions for rural hospitals to the federal […]
Pharmacist gets 5-year sentence in $180M healthcare fraud scheme
A Mississippi pharmacist was sentenced to five years in prison Jan. 26 for his role in a $180 million healthcare fraud scheme, according to the […]
GP told to ‘restore routine services’ as COVID-19 jab campaign winds down
NHS England has set out its top priorities for general practice as the accelerated COVID-19 booster campaign slows, calling on practices to ‘restore routine services’ […]
Moderna launches omicron-specific booster trial
Moderna has enrolled and dosed its first participant in a phase 2 trial testing a COVID-19 booster shot that targets omicron, the drugmaker said Jan. […]
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
CMS makes nursing home staffing data available for 1st time
CMS will begin posting staff turnover rates and weekend staff levels for nursing homes on its Care Compare website, it said Jan. 26.
Cloud computing, AI fuel IBM revenue growth
IBM Corp. has found its recipe for success — cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company reported higher earnings and revenue due to its new […]
Lupin partners with Exeltis for marketing its specialty drug Solosec in US
ET reported in October about Lupin trying to find a marketing partner or even be open to the idea of possible sale of its key […]
Lupin partners with Exeltis for marketing its specialty drug Solosec in US
ET reported in October about Lupin trying to find a marketing partner or even be open to the idea of possible sale of its key […]
Lupin partners with Exeltis for marketing its specialty drug Solosec in US
ET reported in October about Lupin trying to find a marketing partner or even be open to the idea of possible sale of its key […]
Lupin partners with Exeltis for marketing its specialty drug Solosec in US
ET reported in October about Lupin trying to find a marketing partner or even be open to the idea of possible sale of its key […]
Vaccine mandate for health workers starts to take effect
Health workers in about half the United States Thursday will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the Biden administration’s requirement takes effect.Enforcement of the […]
Medidata talent acquisition director highlights AI job growth
Andrew Bott, Director of Talent Acquisition in EMEA & APAC countries at Medidata, shared his insights on hiring trends in this sector, in response to […]
Health tech executive search firm managing director shares industry insights
Aequitas Partners Managing Director Tim Gordon shared what he’s seeing in the job market.
With Covid-19’s impact on the healthcare industry and employers, our new jobs section is here to help
Employers can now submit open positions to the Jobs section on the MedCity News website.
Lawmakers ask CDC for long-term COVID-19 data with race, age, gender breakdowns
Two U.S. representatives wrote a letter asking the CDC to release information on long-term COVID-19 that includes data on race, gender and age, The Washington […]
$3.9 Million Helmsley Charitable Trust Grant Helps KFF Establish Kaiser Health News Rural Health Reporting Desk
Jan. 27, 2022 — SAN FRANCISCO and SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — KFF is expanding its KHN (Kaiser Health News) operation by establishing a rural health […]
RIP Medical, Vituity abolish $25M in patient medical debt
Vituity, a medical staffing service and physician group, partnered with RIP Medical Debt to erase $25.4 million of medical debt in the Pacific Northwest.
