Kaiser Permanente invests in surgical VR startup
Kaiser Permanente Ventures, the Oakland, Calif.-based health system’s innovation investment arm, participated in a $66 million series C funding round for Osso VR, a virtual […]
Month: March 2022
Washington hospital may change name of ‘maternity center’ to be more gender inclusive
Kirkland, Wash.-based EvergreenHealth Medical Center may change the name of its family maternity center after staff members said “maternity” excludes pregnant people who do not […]
10 hospitals seeking CFOs
Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.
Digital health firm Altibbi raises $44m in round backed by Hikma
Dubai-based Altibbi already claims to be the largest operator in the Middle East region for Arabic language telehealth, and is poised to expand its services […]
How a rock ‘n’ roll guru is putting a new spin on health education for patients
A former agent for The Rolling Stones has launched a healthcare streaming platform with a cast of entertainment heavyweights — and he wants pharma to […]
How a rock ‘n’ roll guru is putting a new spin on health education for patients
A former agent for The Rolling Stones has launched a healthcare streaming platform with a cast of entertainment heavyweights — and he wants pharma to […]
What The Finance Industry Can Teach Healthcare About Digital Transformation
Mike Serbinis, Co-Founder and CEO of League The COVID-19 pandemic feels like a once-in-a-lifetime event for those of us involved in healthcare, but the patterns […]
Why Local Search Marketing Strengthens Your Overall SEO Strategy (Plus, 16 Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Is your hospital or medical practice website optimized for local searches? If not, you’re missing out on a high-intent audience ready to convert. Why? Because […]
Many Uninsured People Could Lose Access to Free COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, and Vaccines as Federal Funding Runs Out
With an impasse in Congress over additional COVID-19 emergency funding, uninsured people could lose access to free testing and treatment services, a new KFF brief […]
Implications of the Lapse in Federal COVID-19 Funding on Access to COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, and Vaccines
A current impasse in Congress threatens continued funding for COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines. The lack of additional federal COVID-19 funding has broad implications for […]
Take a holistic approach to genomic testing reimbursement
To get to the root of existing reimbursement problems, health plans should consider tackling genomic benefits management in a way that addresses test ordering and […]
HHS’ Strategy Aims to Enable Individuals to Access and Interact with their Health Data
The 2022-2026 HHS Strategic Plan is Live! Today, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released the HHS Strategic Plan (Plan) for fiscal […]
Misinformation and Its Spread
Here’s an interesting article here at Science by Kai Kupferschmidt on misinformation – it’s specifically talking about the work of Carl Bergstrom (whose PNAS paper […]
Baptist Health team 1st in region to implant new atrial fibrillation device
A team of specialists at Jacksonville, Fla.-based Baptist Health has become the first in the U.S.’ Southeast region to implant the Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial […]
Hospitals remain at an operating loss following omicron surge
While hospital expenses decreased from January to February, revenue also dropped month-over-month, and health systems stayed in the red for the second consecutive month in […]
13 recent health IT innovations, partnerships
From healthcare innovation start-ups to hack-a-thons, the latter part of March has brought a range of partnerships and programs launched at hospitals and health systems.
Alkem Laboratories Ltd -Walk-In Interviews for QC -Formulation On 2nd Apr’ 2022
Alkem Laboratories Ltd -Walk-In Interviews for QC -Formulation On 2nd Apr’ 2022 Job Description Alkem Laboratories Ltd Conducting Walk-In Interview for Our Formulation Manufacturing Facility […]
Zydus Cadila-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Warehouse On 3rd Apr’ 2022
Zydus Cadila-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Warehouse On 3rd Apr’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Warehouse Departments @ Zydus Cadila Limited Departments: QC/ […]
Black patients with cancer fare worse with COVID-19, study shows
Lack of access to health care, social determinants of health, preexisting comorbidities and reduced access to clinical research are common to both cancer and COVID-19 […]
New nasal spray treats Delta variant infection in mice, indicating broad spectrum results
Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant in […]
New York Community Hospital renamed to reflect new affiliation
Brooklyn-based New York Community Hospital was renamed Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, Brooklyn Paper reported March 25.
Saratoga Hospital names new director of marketing
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Saratoga Hospital named Kristin Mosher as director of marketing and communications.
South Korea’s omicron surge has likely peaked, officials say
South Korea’s daily average of new COVID-19 cases declined last week for the first time in more than two months.
Amylyx slumps on non-committal FDA reviewer assessment of ALS drug
Shares in Amylyx Pharma slid today after the FDA published a less-than-enthusiastic assessment of its amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) therapy ahead of an advisory committee […]
Bliss GVS Pharma- Walk-Ins for Production/ Packing/ QA/ Warehouse On 31st Mar’ 2022
Bliss GVS Pharma- Walk-Ins for Production/ Packing/ QA/ Warehouse On 31st Mar’ 2022 Job Description (24 Openings) Walk-Ins for Production/ Packing/ QA/ Warehouse @ Bliss […]
Bliss GVS Pharma- Walk-Ins for Production/ Packing/ QA/ Warehouse On Apr’ 2022
Bliss GVS Pharma- Walk-Ins for Production/ Packing/ QA/ Warehouse On Apr’ 2022 Job Description Job Description (24 Openings) Walk-Ins for Production/ Packing/ QA/ Warehouse @ […]
COVID-19, flu co-infection: 5 study notes
Co-infection with respiratory viruses such as the flu and COVID-19 is associated with more severe illness than COVID-19 alone, according to a March 25 study […]
In House Patient Financing Made Easy for Healthcare Patients
Having the option of healthcare finance procedures enables patients to get the care they need immediately and pay for the services they received in smaller […]
Teva Pharmaceuticals-Walk -In Interview for Analytical R&D On 3rd April 2022
Teva Pharmaceuticals-Walk -In Interview for Analytical R&D On 3rd April 2022 Job Description Company Name: Teva PharmaceuticalsDepartment: Analytical R&DPositions: Chemical Researcher/ Analysts-IQualification: M.Sc / Ph.D Chemistry/ Organic / Analytical […]
China begins most extensive lockdown in years to control Shanghai outbreak
Shanghai on Monday launched the most extensive COVID-19 lockdown that China has seen in two years, as it seeks to contain a surge in new coronavirus […]
Bipartisan bill would boost access to pandemic-related pharmacy services
Lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation March 24 that would expand patients’ access to pandemic-related health services provided by pharmacists.
Hospitals urge HHS to renew public health emergency
Hospitals are calling for a renewal of COVID-19 as a public health emergency.
Michigan Medicine to expand specialty pharmacy services with $52M investment
Michigan Medicine plans to expand its specialty and mail-order pharmacy program through a $52 million renovation project, the Ann Arbor-based system said March 25.
Billions in halted payments to Texas hospitals restored
Federal officials on March 25 restored $7 million a day in funding to Texas hospitals to help cover uncompensated care, according to the Texas Tribune.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia launches cancer immunotherapy center
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received a “significant” gift from Susan and Steve Kelly to establish a center for cancer immunotherapy, the hospital said […]
Wisconsin cancer center gets $15M for rare cancer research
The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center received a $15 million gift from the Michels Family Foundation for rare cancers research, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel […]
Hackensack Meridian Health partners with foundation to bolster health tech innovations
N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health partnered with a grant program to support healthcare innovation efforts.
Court sides with HHS in Indiana hospitals’ challenge to Medicare payment calculation
A lawsuit filed by two Indiana hospitals over a Medicare payment calculation was properly dismissed by an HHS appeal board, the U.S. District Court for […]
Epic in the headlines: 10 March updates
From expanding its online marketplace tools to the latest update on its trade secrets case, here are 10 updates on Epic’s operations, software products and […]
MD Anderson launches immunotherapy research institute
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launched an immunotherapy research institute with James Allison, PhD, as its inaugural director.
US limits sotrovimab shipments over BA.2 ineffectiveness
The U.S. is halting distribution of sotrovimab, a COVID-19 antibody made by GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology, in regions where the omicron subvariant BA.2 has become […]
SRF Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Production /Mechanical/ Instrumentation On 29th Mar’ 2022
SRF Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Production /Mechanical/ Instrumentation On 29th Mar’ 2022 Job Description Jr. Engineer/ Technician – Production/ Mechanical/ InstrumentationQualification: ITI/ Diploma/ M.Sc ChemistryExperience: 4- 8 yearsJob […]
Bayer CEO Baumann faces revolt from investor Temasek Holdings: report
Bayer CEO Baumann faces revolt from investor Temasek Holdings: report kdunleavy Mon, 03/28/2022 – 11:27
Catholic Health names chief digital information officer
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health named Michael Mainiero senior vice president and chief digital and information officer.
7 recent Big Tech partnerships in healthcare
March brought some big healthcare headlines from tech companies, including Microsoft and Google. Use of artificial intelligence in healthcare and cloud computing were among some […]
Hospitals saw negative operating margins in February for second consecutive month
Even as cases of the omicron variant plummet, the metrics indicate a “challenging recovery,” according to Kaufman Hall’s monthly report.
6 health systems with strong finances
Here are six health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service.
Biden proposes nearly 27% funding increase for HHS
The White House budget plan for fiscal 2023 indicates President Joe Biden wants to prioritize mental health and public health infrastructure.
The patient experience: Uncovering the barriers to care for insured Americans
Nearly half of insured Americans who take prescription medicines encounter affordability and access barriers to care, according to the findings of the newest installment of […]
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some locations: report
Walmart is planning to end the sale of cigarettes at some of its stores, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.Sources familiar with the matter told the […]
Kentucky hospital hires new CEO
Scott Thompson was tapped as the new CEO of Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Ky., effective May 1, according to a March 27 Facebook post.
UCB’s Fintepla oral seizure treatment receives FDA approval
The drug has received the agencyâs seal of approval to treat seizures associated with difficult-to-treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Enabling a Customer Journey Pharma Could Use
Enabling a Customer Journey Pharma Could Use Focusing on CX is taking marketing by storm across industries, and life sciences are no exception. But is […]
Epic launches CRM platform, develops best practices app for physicians
Epic launched a customer relationship management system for health systems and is developing an app that uses real-world data to help physicians research best care […]
Biden proposes $81.7 billion in spending to prepare for future pandemics
President Biden’s budget proposal released Monday calls for $81.7 billion over five years to prepare for future pandemics, in what would be a major investment in […]
Hospital margins ‘well below sustainable levels’: Kaufman Hall
Hospitals across the U.S. saw their operating margins remain negative for the second consecutive month in February, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report: […]
NATO involvement in Russian invasion of Ukraine could trigger cyberattack against US healthcare industry
The healthcare industry could become the target of Russian cyberattacks if NATO becomes involved in the war in Ukraine, Politico reported March 27.
Private equity firms agree to buy Ensemble Health
Private equity firms Berkshire Partners and Warburg Pincus have agreed to buy a significant stake in the health system revenue cycle management company Ensemble Health.
Aurobindo Pharma buys Veritaz for Rs 171 crore to enter domestic formulation business
Veritaz had a turnover of Rs 133 crore for the nine-month period ended December 2021 and it had a turnover of Rs 127 crore for […]
Aurobindo Pharma acquires Veritaz formulation biz for Rs 171 crore
Veritaz had a turnover of Rs 133 crore for the nine-month period ended December 2021 and it had a turnover of Rs 127 crore for […]
‘In the long-term interests:’ FDA oncology chief defends rejection of Lilly, Innovent cancer drug
‘In the long-term interests:’ FDA oncology chief defends rejection of Lilly, Innovent cancer drug aliu Mon, 03/28/2022 – 10:36
Tenet CEO’s compensation jumps to $21M
Tenet Healthcare CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, saw his total compensation more than double in 2021, according to a proxy statement filed by the Dallas-based company […]
EU-OSHA Good Practice Exchange Event
OSH events Back to events EU-OSHA Good Practice Exchange Event Event Details Location NH Brussels EU Berlaymont City Brussels Country Belgium Organisation EU-OSHA – European […]
EU-OSHA Good Practice Exchange Event and Award Ceremony
OSH events Back to events EU-OSHA Good Practice Exchange Event and Award Ceremony Event Details Location NH Brussels EU Berlaymont City Brussels Country Belgium Organisation […]
States ranked by hospital beds per 1,000 population
South Dakota has the most hospital beds per 1,000 population of all U.S. states, while Washington has the fewest, according to a ranking Kaiser Family […]
Flu hospitalizations rise 7th straight week: 8 CDC notes
Flu activity continues to rise in most of the U.S., with the highest flu test positivity levels seen in Central and South-Central states, according to […]
RaDonda Vaught’s conviction will have long-lasting effects on nursing, ANA says
RaDonda Vaught’s conviction for a fatal medical error has created a dangerous precedent that will have long-lasting effects on the nursing profession, the American Nurses […]
Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation March 25 that extends temporary professional licenses of physicians, nurses and other professionals who have worked in the state during […]
Walmart to roll back cigarette sales: WSJ
Walmart is removing tobacco products from select locations, including some stores in California, Florida, Arkansas and New Mexico, The Wall Street Journal reports.
WuXi announces record figures after successful year
Putting the ‘research’ into the traditional CDMO service offering has proved fruitful for WuXi Biologics, having achieved record growth and profitability last year. In a […]
Roche, BMS to partner on personalized solutions for cancer patients
The companies plan to work on developing personalized care solutions via digital pathology to come up with treatment options for patients with solid tumors.
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd- Openings for Production Dept. -Apply Now
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd- Openings for Production Dept. -Apply Now Job Description Company Profile: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd’ (APL). APL is a growing India multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing […]
10 most, least stressed states
Louisiana is the most stressed state in America, and Utah is the least, according to an analysis released March 28 by personal finance website WalletHub.
FDA halts use of GlaxoSmithKline and Vir’s COVID-19 drug Xevudy in 8 northeast states
FDA halts use of GlaxoSmithKline and Vir’s COVID-19 drug Xevudy in 8 northeast states kdunleavy Mon, 03/28/2022 – 09:19
Nipah research to support vaccine development
A new study will seek to understand the bodyâs response to the Nipah virus in order to support development of vaccines.
8 hospitals seeking CEOs
Below are eight hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.
Potential therapy may boost chemoimmunotherapy response in bladder cancer
Adding an anti-inflammatory medication to immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy drugs may provide long-term suppression of aggressive bladder tumor growth, according to a proof-of-concept study.
California schools prepare to spot post-break COVID-19 cases
California’s 7 million students and school employees are getting free at-home COVID-19 tests to help prevent outbreaks at their school when they return from spring […]
Ariz. Gov. extends medical licenses, key to virus emergency end
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will prevent temporary medical licenses issued under his coronavirus executive orders from immediately becoming invalid if he […]
COO from Tufts-affiliated hospital named president of UH Cleveland Medical Center
Stathis Antoniades was named president of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
UCB wins wider Fintepla label, setting up showdown with Jazz’s Epidiolex
UCB wins wider Fintepla label, setting up showdown with Jazz’s Epidiolex esagonowsky Mon, 03/28/2022 – 08:49
Sanofi rare disease med clinches world-first nod in Japan, presaging potential approvals in US, Europe
Sanofi rare disease med clinches world-first nod in Japan, presaging potential approvals in US, Europe fkansteiner Mon, 03/28/2022 – 08:46
Scientists: COVID-19 may cause greater damage to the heart
Scientists now believe that COVID-19 patients suffer more than respiratory issues. Several studies have revealed that the virus can also damage the heart. For those […]
US curtails use of Vir, GSK’s COVID-19 drug as omicron subvariant spreads
The drug, found to be ineffective against a coronavirus strain known as BA.2, is no longer authorized for use in 10 states and U.S. territories, […]
Police fatally shoot man in Cleveland Clinic Florida ER
A 29-year-old man was shot and killed by deputies in the emergency room of Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla., after he […]
Photo-responsive nanoassemblies could enable precision cancer drug delivery
A new study using mice demonstrates the potential of photo-responsive nanomedicines for the targeted, light-controlled and monitorable delivery of colorectal cancer therapy. In their work, […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced
12/04/2022 Winners of 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards announced Image EU-OSHA recognises leading examples of preventing musculoskeletal disorders at work. The winners comprise eight […]
EMA human medicines committee (CHMP) meeting highlights, March 2022
At its latest meeting the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended the approval of five medicines, including a […]
Santen launches new educational eyecare site for patients in UK
Digital health boost as new website focuses on dry eye disease, which currently affects one in four people across the UK
Google Cloud and Babylon Health collaborate to improve patient care
Collaboration between Babylon Health and tech giant seeks to speed up historically slow patient access to data
UCB takes on Jazz in severe epilepsy with new Fintepla approval
UCB has won FDA approval for Fintepla as a treatment seizures associated with rare childhood epilepsy Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), raising the pressure on Jazz Pharma’s […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders
Press releases Back to press releases For immediate release – 12/04/2022 – 01:15 Tue, 12/04/2022 – 03:15 Good Practice Awards showcase strong commitment to preventing […]
Jazz begins constructing new $100mn manufacturing site
Investing over $100 million (approximately £75 million), Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiary GW Pharmaceuticals will construct a new, state-of-the-art, approximately 60,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility […]
Fragmented regulations exacerbate saline shortage
Only 40% of hospitals’ requests for saline are being filled, prompting requests for a regulatory overhaul.
Big pharma companies partner to form AI-based start-up
Israel-based AION Labs and German independent research institute BioMed X announced its third global call for applications to form a new start-up company focused on […]
How do you convince a skeptical public to get a fourth shot?
The expected green light for a second coronavirus booster shot poses a challenge to the Biden administration, which will need to work overtime to convince […]
FDA restricts GSK’s Xevudy due to lower efficacy against BA.2
GlaxoSmithKline and Vir’s Xevudy has become the latest COVID-19 antibody therapy to have its use restricted by the FDA as a result of waning activity […]
Streamlined processes can ease systemic burnout in medical education
How tools and improved processes can ward off burnout at the source in medical education programs.
Climate Change May Push the US Toward the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for West Nile Virus
Michael Keasling of Lakewood, Colorado, was an electrician who loved big trucks, fast cars, and Harley-Davidsons. He’d struggled with diabetes since he was a teenager, […]
Big Pharma Is Betting on Bigger Political Ambitions From Sen. Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott, a rising star in the Republican Party with broad popularity in his home state of South Carolina, is getting showered with drug […]
‘An Arm and a Leg’: A Fight for the Right to Help
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. Click here for a transcript of the episode. Americans get sued over medical debt. A lot. And […]
Roche closes in on first-line use for lymphoma drug Polivy in Europe
Roche has moved a step closer to extending the use of its B-cell lymphoma therapy Polivy into the first-line setting, after getting a recommendation for […]
Continuous Manufacturing: A Magic Bullet to Meet the Demand for Pharmaceutical Products
Over the last few decades, the pharmaceutical industry has been using batch processes for production of pharmaceutical products, which is a multi-phase process. However, the […]
Senators request GAO to proble Medicaid’s low Covid vaccination rates
Two prominent Democratic senators – Robert Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania and Ron Wyden of Oregon – have requested a Government Accountability Office study of why […]
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 March 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 March 2022.
CVC Files Opposition to Senior Party Sigma-Aldrich’s Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 to Change Count in Interference No. 106,132
By Kevin E. Noonan — On November 19th, Senior Party Sigma-Aldrich filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 in CRISPR Interference No. 106,132, asking the […]
Conference & CLE Calendar
March 29, 2022 – Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical (BCP) customer partnership meeting (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET) March 29, 2022 – […]
Home-Based Care Providers at Risk of Closing Amid Legislative Medicaid Changes
Dozens of provider organizations in Michigan have gone out of business — and more are at risk of the same fate — due to the […]
Compassionate Homecare to Pay $6.53M to Resolve Allegations; OIG Releases Medicaid Fraud Report
Compassionate Homecare Inc., has agreed to pay $6.53 million to MassHealth in order to resolve allegations of unauthorized billing for services. The settlement irons out […]
Florida Blue Medicare, Emcara Health Launch Home-Based Primary Care Program
Florida Blue Medicare — the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare plan — is collaborating with Emcara Health to offer eligible members access to […]
Adaptdose™ Reduces Product Development Time & Cost
Adaptdose™ allows drug developers to quickly create custom oral delivery systems and reduce time to market by eliminating the need to reformulate after Phase I […]
Policy statement for Department of Health staff participating in activities funded by Medical Research Future Fund
Read our policy for Department of Health staff who participate in activities funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 87, (Monday, March 28, 2022 )] [Notice] [Pages 17337-17339] Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories; Extension of the Office of Management […]
TUV SUD America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards
[Federal Register Volume 87, (Monday, March 28, 2022 )] [Notice] [Pages 17339-17340] TUV SUD America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the […]
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) encourages and assists entry-level Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students to complete their studies and join the […]
The Time is Now for LGBT+ Health Equity
The post The Time is Now for LGBT+ Health Equity appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Auctions, fair events cancelled in Nebraska amid bird flu outbreak
Nebraska authorities have called off auctions and fairs in the state amid an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, mostly commonly referred to as bird […]
Majority of Patients Treated with Lebrikizumab Achieved Skin Clearance in Pivotal Phase 3 Atopic Dermatitis Studies
BARCELONA, Spain, More than 50 percent of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) experienced at least 75 percent reduction in disease severity (EASI-75*) at 16 weeks […]
5 things to know about coronavirus vaccines for young children
Parents of children under five have faced months of waiting for a coronavirus vaccine, with the occasional moments of hope getting snatched away.But there are […]
IBM dumping Watson Health is an opportunity to reevaluate artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence in healthcare is only as good as the patient data that is collected. The information must be accurate, and precision management of patient […]
Oregon to pay $22.5M to settle Medicaid contractor dispute
Coordinated care organization FamilyCare has long clashed with Oregon’s health authority repeatedly over rates, saying the state allowed the other metro-area contractor to charge more than […]
Envision aims to help visually impaired users live independently with updated AI-powered smart glasses
Envision Glasses are designed with the aim of helping blind and visually impaired users better process text and the visual world around them, according to […]
CHMP backs J&J’s myeloma CAR-T therapy Carvykti
Johnson & Johnson is in course for approval of its multiple myeloma CAR-T therapy Carvykti in the EU the next few weeks, after getting a […]
Lessons learned from fighting HIV in Africa—and how they apply to Covid-19 in the U.S.
One of the most important lessons learned in Africa—and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic—is that data is your biggest ally. We need data to tell us […]
Data and regulatory roundup: Pfizer’s feat, an ADHD miss, Eli Lilly’s CRL & more
A pharmaceutical giant reported a Phase 3 success for a potential blockbuster drug, while four other companies reported disappointing data from their respective clinical trials. […]
AZ expands digital health plans with Huma alliance
AstraZeneca has bought a stake in digital health firm Huma Therapeutics in a deal that will see ownership of AZ’s AMAZE disease management platform transfer […]
Serum Institute seeks emergency use authorisation for its rBCG tuberculosis vaccine
The EUA application was submitted on March 22 by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Serum Institute of India (SII). […]
Serum Institute seeks emergency use authorisation for its rBCG tuberculosis vaccine
The EUA application was submitted on March 22 by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Serum Institute of India (SII). […]
Hy-Gro Chemicals Pharmtek Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 30th Mar’ 2022
Hy-Gro Chemicals Pharmtek Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 30th Mar’ 2022 Job Description Hy-Gro Chemical Pharmtek Pvt. Ltd is a leading Bulk Drugs & […]
BCP Customer Partnership Meeting
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be holding its next biotechnology/chemical/pharmaceutical (BCP) customer partnership meeting, as a virtual meeting, on March 29, 2022. The […]
Webinar on Intellectual Property Valuation and Technology Transfer
OxFirst Limited will be offering a webinar entitled "Intellectual Property Valuation & Technology Transfer: Current Practise and Challenges" on March 29, 2022 from 15:00 to […]
USPTO 2022 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be holding the next installment of the 2022 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, entitled "From Inspiration to Commercialization," on March […]
Uninsured Americans now to be charged up to $195 per COVID test by some providers: report
Several testing providers will no longer provide COVID-19 tests for free to uninsured Americans, even if they are symptomatic, saying they will begin to charge between […]
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd -Openings for Supply Chain Management-Apply Now
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd -Openings for Supply Chain Management-Apply Now Job Description Department: Supply Chain ManagementPosition: Executive/ Sr. ExecutiveEducation: B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/ MBA in Supply Chain/ Materials ManagementExperience: 07-09 yearsLocation: Dadra […]
Quotations of the Day: On presentations
It’s not what you tell your players that counts. It’s what they hear. Red Auerbach, former coach of the Boston Celtics The single biggest problem […]
Give yourself a boost
The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to stay up to date with their vaccination status […]
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.-Openings for Engineering/ QC/ QA Department -Apply Now
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.-Openings for Engineering/ QC/ QA Department -Apply Now Job Description Vacancies for Senior OfficersDivision: OSD -FormulationsExperience: 02 to 03 yearsLocation: Goa Engineering: Utility Qualification: B.E (Mechanical) […]
Mr. Qasim Visanji Underwent Rotator Cuff Repair in American Hospital, Dubai
Introduction Qasim Visanji from Canada got diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury. The symptoms included pain and swelling in the shoulder, a loss of mobility […]
Journalists Recap Coverage of the Ongoing Pandemic and Lead Risks in Schools’ Drinking Water
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber discussed how the covid-19 pandemic has affected home health care and those with disabilities on WBEZ’s “Reset With Sasha-Ann Simons” […]
Mr. Danny Underwent ACL and Meniscus Repair in Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, India
Introduction Mathews Danny Silave, 28, from Zambia, got injured while playing football and suffered an ACL injury. The medical symptoms included pain in the knee […]
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Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 11, Page 1275-1278, November 2022. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research […]
Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research showing that oral phenylephrine is […]
Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research showing that oral phenylephrine is […]
Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research showing that oral phenylephrine is […]
Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research showing that oral phenylephrine is […]
Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research showing that oral phenylephrine is […]
Why Is Oral Phenylephrine on the Market After Compelling Evidence of Its Ineffectiveness as a Decongestant?
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Ineffective over-the-counter (OTC) drugs should be removed from the US market. Despite solid research showing that oral phenylephrine is […]
Illinois health program for undocumented seniors leaves some behind
The carve-outs for extended care and at-home healthcare still leave a critical gap in coverage, health experts say, and force the economic and emotional responsibility […]
Illinois health program for undocumented seniors leaves some behind
The carve-outs for extended care and at-home healthcare still leave a critical gap in coverage, health experts say, and force the economic and emotional responsibility […]
Sai Life Sciences Limited- Walk-In Interview for Discovery Chemistry On 27th Mar’ 2022
Sai Life Sciences Limited- Walk-In Interview for Discovery Chemistry On 27th Mar’ 2022 Job Description Sai Life Sciences delivers advanced Discovery, Contract Development and Manufacturing […]
White House to announce second COVID-19 booster for older Americans: report
The Biden administration will be giving elderly Americans a second COVID-19 booster shot, multiple people familiar with the plan told The New York Times.Those above […]
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Indoco Remedies Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QA/ QC/ Microbiology On 27th Mar’ 2022
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Torrent Pharmaceuticals- Walk-Ins for Quality Assurance/ Quality Control On 27th Mar’ 2022
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Cipla Limited – Walk-In Drive for Multiple Positions On 27th Mar’ 2022
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Biden Administration Plans to Offer Older Americans Second Booster Shots
The plan will offer people 65 and older — and possibly some younger adults — the option of another booster, in case infections surge again […]
Health Care — COVID vaccinations fall to lowest levels since 2020
Welcome to Friday’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.Some […]
Design of protein binders from target structure alone
Scientists have now created a powerful new method for generating protein drugs. Using computers, they designed molecules that can target important proteins in the body, […]
‘Forever chemicals’ found in fast food wrappers
An analysis by Consumer Reports was released Thursday of “forever chemicals” that were found in certain fast food wrappers from popular fast food chains.PFAS are […]
How many physicians have exited Mission since HCA took over? Watchdog says 200+
Asheville Watchdog says at least 223 physicians have exited Mission Health since HCA Healthcare took over the health system in 2019. Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare […]
COVID-19 vaccinations fall 27% as BA.2’s prevalence grows: 10 CDC findings
The number of COVID-19 vaccines administered daily fell by more than 25 percent this week amid the omicron subvariant’s growing prevalence in the U.S., according […]
Colorado hospital names CEO with acquisition pending
Josh Neff will serve as CEO of Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan upon Centennial, Colo.-based Centura Health’s acquisition of the hospital from Brentwood, Tenn.-based […]
23 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since March 18:
Empagliflozin Trial Stopped Early Due to Clear Positive Efficacy in People with Chronic Kidney Disease
Boehringer Ingelheim announced Empagliflozin Phase III EMPA_KIDNEY trial will stop early due to clear positive efficacy in people with chronic kidney disease.
Florida suspends Centene’s Medicaid enrollment, fines insurer over tech error
A computer glitch led Centene’s Sunshine State Health Plan to mistakenly deny medical claims for more than 121,100 lower-income adults and children.
Huma and AstraZeneca Partner to Accelerate Innovation for Digital-First Patient Care
Huma has acquired AstraZeneca’s digital health platform, and AstraZeneca has become a shareholder of Huma in a partnership to accelerate digital-first patient care.
Former nurse guilty of homicide in medication error death
A former Tennessee nurse is guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of a patient who was accidentally given the wrong medication, a jury […]
Memorial Hermann partners with hybrid care startup to increase access to care
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System partners with a hybrid care startup to deliver affordable onsite care to small employers.
Nurse Convicted of Neglect and Negligent Homicide for Fatal Drug Error
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse criminally prosecuted for a fatal drug error in 2017, was convicted of gross neglect of an impaired […]
Justice Department joins whistleblower lawsuit against EHR vendor, CEO
The Justice Department has filed a notice that it will join a whistleblower lawsuit against EHR vendor Modernizing Medicine and its CEO and co-founder, Daniel […]
Former Vanderbilt nurse found guilty
A jury convicted former Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught of criminally negligent homicide and abuse of an impaired adult, The Tennessean reports.
Feds join lawsuit against EHR vendor ModMed
A whistleblower alleges Modernizing Medicine falsely obtained certification and provided illegal kickbacks to customers.
Five common social media mistakes in health research participant engagement
Social media is a powerful tool for health researchers, but it also has its pitfalls. To make social media an effective part of your study’s […]
LG Launches LA Business Innovation Center for Medical Environments
What You Should Know: – LG Business Solutions USA has opened its new Los Angeles Business Innovation Center, the first comprehensive LG technology and education […]
Health Plan Invests $100M to Introduce Real-Time Claims Payments for Providers
What You Should Know: – CalOptima will be the first health plan to introduce ‘real-time claims payments’ permanently for providers as part of this historic $100+ million investment in the safety net in Southern […]
Researchers Develop AI Method for Personalized Diabetes Treatment
What You Should Know: – Hitachi, U of U Health, and Regenstrief researchers partnered to develop and test a new AI method to improve personalized […]
British Museum removes Sackler family name from galleries
Museum is latest institution to distance itself from family accused of profiting from US opioids crisis The British Museum has become the latest cultural organisation […]
First lady to visit with Ukrainian children evacuated to St. Jude in Tennessee
First Lady Jill Biden will meet on Friday with Ukrainian pediatric cancer patients that were evacuated from Europe to Tennessee to receive treatment at St. […]
Paige launches software to help detect breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes
When breast cancer spreads, it commonly invades the lymph nodes—structures that are part of the body’s immune system. Paige’s software is designed to find cancer […]
Moderna CEO wants to give FDA ‘flexibility’ for 2nd booster eligibility
When Moderna submitted its FDA request for the emergency use authorization of a second booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine, the drugmaker included all adults. […]
8 ways providers measure the value of telehealth
Patient satisfaction and access to care are the top ways healthcare providers measure the value of their telehealth services, according to survey results released March […]
CoxHealth names next CEO
Max Buetow was tapped as Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth’s next president and CEO.
Google developing AI smartphone healthcare tools
Google Health introduced new research projects that would use artificial intelligence to turn smartphones into stethoscopes and other at-home AI disease screening tools, according to […]
Will Decentralized Clinical Trials Become Mainstream?
Pharma’s interest in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) increases as it helps to expand their geographical reach and racial diversity
YouTube’s physician influencers
Healthcare professionals have taken to YouTube to reach their patients. From giving out health advice to breaking down the complexities and realities of being a […]
Penn Medicine launches art campaign to honor healthcare workers
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine launched a digital art campaign March 24 that pays homage to healthcare workers.
‘Their Priority Is Just to Flee and Survive’
There is no good time for a war, but there are certainly bad ones. Even as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its second month […]
AN2 Therapeutics’ IPO raises $69M to take antibiotic from Pfizer into pivotal test
AN2 is developing an antibiotic based on boron chemistry that could offer advantages over carbon-based molecules. The biotech plans to advance its drug candidate, licensed […]
Vagus nerve stimulation lowers costs of care for children with uncontrolled epilepsy
A new study has examined a population of pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. For these patients, the study found that the patients who received vagus […]
Innovative AI technology aids personalized care for diabetes patients needing complex drug treatment
Medical researchers have developed and tested an AI method to improve care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who need complex treatment. The new […]
Covid antivirals: How the last mile can save those at highest-risk
Fixing the last mile may not be as sexy as sprinting toward the development of the mRNA vaccines or our first anti-viral treatments, but addressing […]
Pancreatic cancer organization adds new clinical trial sites
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has engaged five new clinical trial sites in the US, which will aid in evaluation of Novartisâ investigational therapy.
Learning From Tardigrades
I last wrote about intracellular condensates here, but the topic has come up several times over the last few years. Now here’s a paper (preprint […]
Lab robotics market to value $494mn by 2030
A recent study suggests the global laboratory robotics market will witness significant growth between 2021 and 2030. The researchers anticipate revenues will expand from $270.7 […]
Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 26th Mar’ 2022
Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 26th Mar’ 2022 Job Description Alkem Laboratories Ltd Conducting Walk-In Interview for Our Formulation Manufacturing Facility based at […]
Why the latest federal spending bill matters to digital health equity
Ultimately, just as emergency departments are front doors to our hospitals that are open to all, digital front doors need to be developed to allow […]
The age group slowest to return to the workforce
The pandemic resulted in fewer Americans actively seeking employment or being employed across all age groups, but those ages 55-64 appear to be among the […]
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA advises of rare cases of underactive thyroid in infants given iodine-containing contrast agents for medical imaging
[11-17-2015] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that rare cases of underactive thyroid have been reported in infants following the use of […]
Decentralized trial links intervention to reduction in urinary incontinence
DCT company ObvioHealth helped digital therapeutic firm Renovia evaluate a way of helping women with incontinence issues strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
Free coaching helping GPs to manage pandemic stress
Specialised coaching support offered to practices during the COVID-19 pandemic has been found to improve the wellbeing and capabilities of GPs and their teams.
Free coaching helping GPs to manage pandemic stress
Specialised coaching support offered to practices during the COVID-19 pandemic has been found to improve the wellbeing and capabilities of GPs and their teams.
Utah bolsters protections for healthcare workers
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law March 22 that enhances penalties for assault or threat of violence against healthcare facility workers.
Yankees, Mets owners pressed NYC mayor to lift vaccine mandate: report
The heads of New York City baseball teams the Mets and Yankees pressed Mayor Eric Adams (D) to lift the city’s vaccine mandate for performers and […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Views on the U.S. Role In Global COVID-19 Response
This Vaccine Monitor survey shows the public is largely supportive of the U.S. role in distributing COVID-19 vaccines globally, as well as other response efforts […]
Mayo Clinic, Google will use AI to better analyze, act on EHR information
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic will use an artificial intelligence natural language processing tool from Google to better track and analyze language-based information in patients’ EHRs, […]
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Pfizer Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Candidate
Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from FDA for the prevention of RS in older adults.
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/QC/ QA/ RA/ R&D On 26th Mar’ 2022
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/QC/ QA/ RA/ R&D On 26th Mar’ 2022 Job Description Departments: Production/Quality Control/Quality Assurance/ Regulatory Affairs/ R&DPosts: Chemist/ Executive/ Shift […]
US COVID-19 vaccinations fall to lowest level per day since 2020
The number of COVID-19 vaccinations per day in the United States has fallen to the lowest level since the early days of the campaign in […]
Epic integrates software-based medicine platform
Epic added Pear Therapeutics’ platform, which offers prescription digital therapeutics, to its App Orchard online marketplace.
F.D.A. Rushed a Drug for Preterm Births. Did It Put Speed Over Science?
The agency’s accelerated approval program for certain drugs has come under intense scrutiny because some medicines stay on the market despite limited evidence that they […]
10 hospital CIOs share their recipes for health IT’s ‘special sauce’
In February, Daniel Barchi, CIO of NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City, told Becker’s that health IT is 80 percent people, 15 percent process and 5 […]
Senators ask GAO to examine Medicaid’s low COVID vaccination rates
“Barriers to vaccinating Medicaid enrollees are particularly troubling given the program’s importance for persons of color and low-wage workers,” the senators wrote in the letter […]
Cricket + Fresenius Health Partners + InterWell Health CEO on New Biz & “Take Out Merger” Chatter
BY JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Matthew Holt categorized the triple-merger between Cricket Health, Fresenius Health Partners, and InterWell Health as a “take out merger” — […]
Jazz grows cannabinoid manufacturing ambitions with new $100M plant
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What separates ‘good’ leaders from ‘great’ ones?
Extensive research has shown that leaders, regardless of a formal title, shape the culture, life and performance of an organization. That’s why it’s imperative to […]
HIMSS22: Getting the Most out of Virtual Care Technology
Virtual care tools such as virtual ICUs, telehealth and remote patient monitoring are making it easier for healthcare organizations to care for patients amid clinician […]
Scripps Health faces lawsuit in the aftermath of the Kronos data breach
San Diego-based Scripps Health employees filed a lawsuit against the health system after the Kronos data breach affected their pay.
Essential medicines to get expensive by more than 10 per cent from April
The NLEM list includes drugs like paracetamol, antibiotics like azithromycin, used to treat bacterial infections, anti-anaemia, vitamins and minerals. Some drugs used for treating moderately […]
Essential medicines to get expensive from April
The NLEM list includes drugs like paracetamol, antibiotics like azithromycin, used to treat bacterial infections, anti-anaemia, vitamins and minerals. Some drugs used for treating moderately […]
Novartis’ Pluvicto™ prostate cancer therapy approved by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novartis’ Pluvicto (lutetiumlutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) – formerly referred to as 177Lu-PSMA-617 – to treat […]
EMA Grants Recommendation for New Gene Therapy to Treat Adult Patients with Multiple Myeloma
EMA has recommended a conditional marketing authorization for a new gene therapy to treat adult patients with multiple myeloma.
UNC Health taps Beaumont leader as statewide region president
Tammy Scarborough of Southfield, Mich.-based Beaumont Health was named president of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health’s statewide region.
States ramp up efforts to address healthcare worker shortages
Amid healthcare worker shortages that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, states are stepping in to address the issue, according to Stateline.
Optum reportedly buys Refresh Mental Health
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit has bought Refresh Mental Health from a private equity firm, Axios reported March 24 citing sources.
