Month: March 2022

We have published the final report of Electrocardiogram (ECG) Review Committee. The committee reviewed Medicare Schedule Benefits (MBS) plain ECG items, which were introduced on […]

At HHS we fight every day to improve the health and well-being of all Americans, especially those marginalized by discrimination and social and politi Posted […]

Atrius Health, a 715-physician group based in Newton, Mass., laid off upwards of 50 nurses March 30, The Boston Globe reports. 

Angie Simonson was named CEO of Centura Health’s St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City, Colo.

The Health Resources and Services Administration notified providers they’ll have to return federal money for failing to submit required documentation.

Stephen Harris, an exec with the insurer’s parent, replaces Steve Hamman as president two weeks after insurance regulators hit the company with a fine.

CMS also wants feedback on adding home health to the IRF transfer policy, which could have saved $993 million over two years.

More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic, according to government findings.

Hospice organizations have had to redeploy workers to cover staffing gaps, offer overtime, bring in costly contingent help and even turn patients away during the […]

KeyPlants has shipped a first-of-its-kind vaccine manufacturing facility to Senegal in West Africa.

The new money would be to purchase vaccines, treatments and tests, which the administration says are running low.

LCMC Health has named JoAnn Kunkel CFO, the New Orleans-based system announced March 28. 

Sanofi and IGM Biosciences have announced a collaboration agreement for oncology, immunology, and inflammation targets.

“This is a bigger workforce shortage than we have ever dealt with,” said Gay Landstrom, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Trinity Health, […]

The deal will help Intelligent Medical Objects continue to grow as more hospitals and health providers turn to software to help them do their jobs, the […]

The FDA and CDC have cleared the way for Americans older than 50 to get a second booster shot—but they don’t quite suggest that everyone […]

Vamsi Pharma Ltd- Openings for Formulation Development/ Analytical Development/ Production -Apply Now Job Description Greetings from Vamsi Pharma!! We have Vacancies in our Formulation Unit […]

HHS has reduced its Medicare appeals backlog by 88 percent, according to a March 29 status report.

Sangamo Therapeutics’ CEO Sandy Macrae is bullish on his company’s ability to transform the genomic medicine arena.

Sangamo Therapeutics’ CEO Sandy Macrae is bullish on his company’s ability to transform the genomic medicine arena.

Sagar Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd-Openings for R&D Officer/ Plant Officer/ Plant Operator/ QC Officer- Apply Now Job Description Openings for R&D Officer/ Plant Officer/ Plant […]

“US FDA inspection of the Company’s Somerset, New Jersey (US) facility. The USFDA has concluded an inspection at the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Novel Laboratories, […]

By revealing the structure of a protein used by bacteria to pump out antibiotics, a research team designed an early-stage therapeutic that sabotages the pump […]

“US FDA inspection of the Company’s Somerset, New Jersey (US) facility. The USFDA has concluded an inspection at the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Novel Laboratories, […]

Fungicides used to prolong shelf life of fruits may select for pathogenic yeasts and boost transmission. Those pathogens include Candida auris, a drug-resistant pathogenic yeast […]

Following FDA authorization and CDC sign-off, Walgreens and Rite Aid have begun offering second COVID-19 booster doses to those eligible. 

The drugmaker said it is reviewing legal options including filing an appeal against the court order. Dr Reddy’s has launched copies of Jardiance (empagliflozin), which […]

The drugmaker said it is reviewing legal options including filing an appeal against the court order. Dr Reddy’s has launched copies of Jardiance (empagliflozin), which […]

Amneal Pharmaceuticals-(75 Openings) Walk-In Interview for Multiple Positions On 3rd Apr’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Injectable Manufacturing @ Palli (Kadi) We are looking […]

Revision time! Earlier this month, I wrote about a really interesting protein structure, the aggregated form of TDP-43 that’s found in diseases like ALS. That […]

Private insurers and Affordable Care Act marketplaces will do the heavy lifting to ensure the nearly 78 million Americans enrolled in the nation’s largest public […]

Vital Pharma -Walk-In Interview for IT Dept. On 6th Apr’ 2022 @ Secunderabad Job Description Walk-In Interview for IT Dept. On 6th Apr’ 2022 @ […]

Consumer advocates continue to press for initiatives to lower drug prices by revising or reducing patent protections.

What will happen to the community trust that has been built up when the federal COVID money runs out and the workers disappear? 

HHS is asking providers to pay back $100 million in pandemic assistance for failing to comply with the agency’s reporting requirements, Bloomberg Law reported March […]

Health systems in Michigan are feeling the financial pinch from a no-fault auto reform law passed by the state last year, according to ABC affiliate […]

A number of states have announced they are no longer operating in crisis mode to manage COVID-19 as cases nationwide continue to fall. 

Rakshit Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Quality Control On 3rd April 2022 Job Description Department: Production/ Quality Control Designation: Sr. Chemist & Executive Qualification: […]

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CMS has released its annual proposed payment update for hospices, which would raise payment rates in fiscal year 2023. 

President Joe Biden is amping up pressure on Congress to authorize stalled COVID-19 aid as senators are scrambling to reach a deal before the April […]

Some states are expanding pharmacists’ work to include directly prescribing drugs for customers who seek some routine, point-of-care tests, such as those for flu or […]

Catalent’s OptiDose Design Solution integrates pharmaceutics, critical CMC and DMPK parameters, and dose form design target patient characteristics to create differentiated treatments that are successful […]

Research shows that high-titer (antibody-rich) COVID convalescent plasma — when administered to COVID-19 outpatients within nine days after testing positive — reduced the need for […]

Researchers have revealed how poxviruses build their scaffold – a temporary protein coat that forms and disappears as the virus matures.

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Netherlands: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

St. Louis-based Ascension named Sally Hurt-Deitch, MSN, RN, its executive vice president of nursing and operations infrastructure March 30. 

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Spain: Managing psychosocial risks in European micro and small enterprises – qualitative evidence from the Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks […]

Transitions don’t bode well for the complex U.S. healthcare system, with its mix of private and government insurance and its labyrinth of policies and procedures.

The omicron surge pushed Walgreens’ sales higher. Most of its revenue comes from its pharmacies, where many Americans received COVID-19 vaccines.

In phase 2 trials, the drug reduced ‘OFF time’ which refers to periods of the day when Parkinson’s symptoms recur despite medication

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Pool Campus Drive for B.Sc/ M.Sc/ B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/ MBA/ Diploma Freshers On 11th & 12th Apr’ 2022 Job Description Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is […]

MTX652 has advanced through preclinical regulatory toxicology studies and is ready for a phase 1 trial

Mepro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd- Openings for QC/QA/ Production Dept.-Apply Now Job Description We are hiring for Mepro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, Unit-III, Vadodara,Gujarat, EU GMP Approved […]

An implantable biotechnology that releases chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells could increase the speed and efficacy of cancer therapy, according to researchers. A pre-clinical […]

Annora Pharma -Walk-In Interview for AR&D On 1st Apr’ 2022 Job Description Department: AR&DSection: Analytical Method ValidationQualification: M.Sc / M.PharmExperience: 01 to 08 yearsJob Location: Hyderabad Date : 1st April 2022Time: 09:30 […]

Teva is voluntarily recalling lot 31329657B of IDArubicin Hydrochloride Injection USP 5mg/5ml vial, to the user level in the US. The nationwide recall was initiated […]

Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Rules and Regulations Reporter Maya Goldman talk about rural healthcare.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on winter season preparedness.

A group of senators negotiating a potential deal for new coronavirus relief is preparing to scale back the overall size of the package amid a […]

Senators are swapping offers as they scramble to try to get a deal on coronavirus relief before they leave for a two-week break in a […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled a new strategic plan on Wednesday that lays out a path toward ending the global emergency of COVID-19.In its […]

Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here and view the full edition here.Bruce […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday ended its tiered warning system for COVID-19 on cruise ships.The system had been in place […]

Many Americans now can get a second COVID-19 booster, but it’s hard to tell who needs another shot right now and who could wait.

HCA Healthcare, a 182-hospital system based in Nashville, Tenn., has made leadership changes at several of its hospitals in recent months. 

“Congress, we need to secure additional supply now,” Biden said, warning of shortages of vaccines, tests and treatments. “This isn’t partisan, it’s medicine.”

As it stands, the nation’s healthcare infrastructure is not equipped to withstand routine bouts of COVID-19 surges, Megan Ranney, MD, wrote in a March 28 […]

Hospital and health system operating margins haven’t recovered from the omicron surge and additional setbacks may be ahead. 

The agency also proposed 2.7% reimbursement increase for next year.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed a bill on Wednesday that would ban abortions after 15 weeks following in the footsteps of several other Republican […]

Private insurance plans in Oregon paid more than Medicare for the same hospital services in 2019, according to a recently released report from the Oregon […]

Toi B. Harris, MD, has been named senior vice president and the first chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer of Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health, according […]

Toi B. Harris, MD, has been named senior vice president and the first chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer of Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health, according […]

Unilever United States is voluntarily recalling two Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants to the consumer level. An internal review showed slightly elevated levels of benzene […]

Tom VanOsdol was named executive vice president and chief mission integration officer for St. Louis-based Ascension.

Tom VanOsdol was named executive vice president and chief mission integration officer for St. Louis-based Ascension.

Teva Pharmaceuticals has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of lot 31329657B of IDArubicin Hydrochloride Injection USP 5 mg/5 mL vial, to the user level in […]

Senate blesses bill to wrest US supply chains from China’s grasp, with pharma front and center fkansteiner Wed, 03/30/2022 – 15:54

The insurer failed to properly settle claims, respond to consumer complaints or pay providers, among other issues, regulators found.

The following hospital and health system CFO moves have been reported since March 1:

The following hospital and health system CFO moves have been reported since March 1:

Experts report that two drugs known to block inflammatory signaling prevent lung damage linked to chorioamnionitis in animal models.

Recent studies from around the world have found that people with schizophrenia are as much as five times as likely to die from COVID-19 as […]

The CEO is setting a path to transform women’s health at an opportune time.

The CEO is setting a path to transform women’s health at an opportune time.

Winsley Rose, the principal investigator of CMC Vellore study, said by next month they will know which booster dose and combination works better. “We have […]

Winsley Rose, the principal investigator of CMC Vellore study, said by next month they will know which booster dose and combination works better. “We have […]

Despite increased public awareness, research advances, and wider insurance coverage for autism therapies, children often wait months — in some cases more than a year […]

Walgreens and Rite Aid announced on Wednesday that Americans who qualify for a second COVID-19 booster will now be allowed to receive one at their stores.Walgreens […]

The House is expected to vote Thursday on legislation aimed at capping the price of insulin, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced.Hoyer told reporters on […]

Teva, AbbVie ink opioid settlements worth nearly $330M with Florida esagonowsky Wed, 03/30/2022 – 14:47

President Biden on Wednesday called on lawmakers to authorize billions of dollars in pandemic relief funding that has stalled in Congress.During a speech at the White […]

This paper asks an excellent question that I have asked myself many times: why is phenylephrine still being sold as an oral decongestant drug? Well, […]

HHS is seeking to penalize Boehringer Ingelheim for reducing 340B discounts, the department said in a March 29 letter to the drugmaker.

HHS is seeking to penalize Boehringer Ingelheim for reducing 340B discounts, the department said in a March 29 letter to the drugmaker.

Pfizer has issued a voluntary nationwide recall on lots of Accuretic tablets due to high levels of nitrosamine.

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s generic drug company, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., added more than 50 low-cost medications to its product list March 28.

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s generic drug company, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., added more than 50 low-cost medications to its product list March 28.

Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine has been granted emergency use authorization for use in the adolescent population ages 12–18 in India.

In a year of big growth for AbbVie, CEO Richard Gonzalez scored $24M pay package kdunleavy Wed, 03/30/2022 – 13:27

FDA has approved Novartis’ targeted radioligand therapy Pluvicto for the treatment of progressive PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Mount Airy, N.C.-based Northern Regional Hospital named Kristi Johnson Marion as vice president of marketing, the hospital announced March 27.

State and local officials are scaling back public health efforts and closing vaccination sites amid a national lull in COVID-19 activity and low demand for […]

State and local officials are scaling back public health efforts and closing vaccination sites amid a national lull in COVID-19 activity and low demand for […]

Nearly 70% of Native American patients with high comorbidity risks died in a hospital due to COVID-19, compared with less than 30% of Black or […]

When implemented correctly, these programs can effectively crowdsource security research and testing services to help uncover real world exploitable vulnerabilities.

Typically, the cell manufacturing process for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies takes nine to 14 days; however, with a new technique, researchers at the […]

Following a national search, Brent Hubbard has been named the COO of Integris Health in Oklahoma City, the system announced.

Following a national search, Brent Hubbard has been named the COO of Integris Health in Oklahoma City, the system announced.

Stem cells can develop into many different types of cells in the body. For instance, when a person is injured, stem cells come to the […]

Scientists are using zebrafish to understand human skin cancer that attacks the hands and feet.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is opening 22 robot-powered micro-fulfillment centers across the U.S. to fill prescriptions, CNBC reported March 30. 

Until now, proteins have been the target of most medications for the prevention and treatment of human disease. Drug developers have perceived RNA to be […]

The CDC on March 29 greenlighted a second booster with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for people who received Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine as their primary dose […]

Citing “some waning of protection over time,” the agency authorized another dose of either Pfizer’s or Moderna’s shots for adults aged 50 years or older […]

FDA compliance programs provide guidance and instructions to FDA staff for obtaining information to help fulfill agency plans in the specified program area.

Florida announced on Wednesday a $860 million settlement agreement with CVS, Teva and Allergan, ending the state’s opioid lawsuit against the pharmaceutical companies.CVS will pay […]