Gene Therapy for Muscular Disorders
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Telemedicine Expands Access to Healthcare in Rural Areas
In March 2020, Dr. David Rich planned to use some vacation time to tackle a few projects around the house, but he didn’t get far. […]
Bio Integrates 2021 (Digital)
Making new connections is vital to helping the biotech industry continue their journey. Bio Integrates creates these opportunities and provides attendees with significant opportunities to […]
Study defines small-cell lung cancer subtypes and distinct therapeutic vulnerabilities for each type
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive framework to classify small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) into four unique subtypes, based on gene expression, and have identified potential […]
Hope for a vaccination against Staphylococcus areus infections?
With an epitope-based immunization, scientists have described a new vaccination strategy against Staphylococcus aureus.
Study: Biotech no riskier for investors
Despite lower sales, lack of profits and heavy R&D spending, biotech companies that went public between 1997 and 2016 reached similar market caps as non-biotech […]
Arene Lifesciences Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 22nd Jan’ 2021
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Sun Pharma Ltd-Walk-in Interviews for Multiple Positions On 24th & 25th Jan’ 2021
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Pelosi says House will move immediately on COVID-19 relief
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that House Democrats will move immediately on a massive coronavirus relief package, setting the stage for an early showdown […]
ONC Names Micky Tripathi New National Coordinator for Health IT
Micky Tripathi, ONC National Coordinator for Health IT – The ONC has named Micky Tripathi as the new National Coordinator for Health IT under President […]
RA Chem Pharma Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Production On 22nd, 23rd & 24th Jan’ 2021
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Ohio vaccine distributor suspended after improperly storing, spoiling 890 doses
Ohio officials have suspended a vaccine distributor it said mishandled nearly 900 doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine.The state health department said in a Wednesday announcement […]
Annora Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QA/ Analytical Development On 22nd Jan’ 2021
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India to begin commercial vaccine exports with shipments to Brazil, Morocco
The shots developed by UK-based drugmaker AstraZeneca and Oxford University are being manufactured at the Serum Institute of India, the world’s biggest producer of vaccines, […]
Cerner Appoints Mark Erceg New Chief Financial Officer
Mark Erceg, CFO at Cerner Key Points to Know: – Cerner appoints Mark Erceg as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer […]
NICE backs broad use for Gilead/Galapagos arthritis pill Jyseleca
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in England will be able to get treatment with Gilead Sciences and Galapagos’ JAK inhibitor Jyseleca, after it was backed […]
The Coverage Gap: Uninsured Poor Adults in States that Do Not Expand Medicaid
In states that do not implement the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many adults will fall into a “coverage gap” of earning […]
UK agency Aurora promotes Chris Bath to managing director
Independent UK comms agency Aurora has promoted Chris Bath to managing director. In a statement the London-based agency said Bath joined in 2015 and achieved […]
VC playing field tilts to established companies, funds
The tilt was less pronounced in pharma and biotech, which attracted a record level of investment despite the Covid-19 pandemic according to a quarterly report […]
Biden COVID czar calls Trump vaccine planning ‘so much worse than we could have imagined’
President Biden’s coronavirus team is faulting the Trump administration for what it’s calling a lack of planning in the government’s COVID-19 response that is now […]
Eli Lilly says antibody therapy prevented COVID-19 in nursing homes
Eli Lilly on Thursday said its antibody COVID-19 treatment significantly reduced the risk of nursing home residents and staff contracting symptomatic COVID-19 in a clinical […]
Lilly: Drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in nursing homes
Residents and staff who got the antibody drug had up to a 57% lower risk of getting COVID-19 compared to others at the same facility […]
Hetero-Walk-In Interviews for Experienced OSD/ Solid Orals Personal in Production/ Packing On 23rd Jan’ 2021
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Biden to rescind controversial abortion rule in coming days
President Biden will rescind a controversial policy in the coming days that bans the use of U.S. funding for foreign organizations that provide or promote […]
Challenges of Operationalizing Remote Patient Monitoring Data
Roberto Martinez, President, Mexico, Encora Among the many evolving technologies in the healthcare industry, there may be none more important or impactful than remote patient […]
Mobile labs take vaccine studies to diverse neighborhoods
New vaccine studies must include communities of color that have been hard-hit by the pandemic. To help, researchers in more than a dozen spots around […]
GPs urged to use influence to dispel COVID-19 vaccine myths and boost BAME uptake
GPs have been encouraged to use their ‘huge influence’ to bust misinformation around the COVID-19 vaccination and boost uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic […]
Summary of changes to the GP contract 2021/22
The BMA and NHS England have agreed minor changes to the GP contract for 2021/22. GPonline highlights the key points.
USV Pvt. Ltd- Walk-Interviews for Multiple Positions-QA/ QC/ Microbiology/ Warehouse/ Engineering/ Technology Transfer On 23rd Jan’ 2021
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GlaxoSmithKline’s ‘serial disappointments’ cast doubt on its growth plans: analyst
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Key Characteristics of Health Care Workers and Implications for COVID-19 Vaccination
This analysis provides an overview of demographic characteristics and health insurance coverage of health care workers with direct patient contact, including those working in hospital […]
FBI: Spike in Vishing Attacks Seeking Escalated Access, Credential Theft
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Doctor that promoted false hydroxychloroquine claims arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Federal officials this weekend arrested the head of a fringe medical group that has promoted false claims about vaccines and the anti-malarial drug hydroxycholoroquine in […]
Novo Nordisk, following in Lilly’s Trulicity footsteps, files higher Ozempic dose for diabetes
Novo Nordisk, following in Lilly’s Trulicity footsteps, files higher Ozempic dose for diabetes aliu Thu, 01/21/2021 – 10:33
Russia asks for “non-political” treatment of Sputnik V shot, then rules out US filing
The state-owned backers of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine have ruled out a US filing, as talks began in earnest with European regulators over a […]
Minor changes agreed to GP contract for 2021/22 amid ongoing pandemic pressure
Changes to the GP contract for 2021/22 will be ‘minimal’ under a deal struck between the BMA and NHS England that will see previously-agreed funding […]
Fauci to appear at White House press briefing, Psaki says
Anthony Fauci will join the White House press briefing on Thursday afternoon to discuss the Biden administration’s coronavirus response efforts, White House press secretary Jen […]
Hims & Hers goes public in $1.6B SPAC deal
The digital health startup received proceeds of almost $280 million as a result of the deal, which it plans to reinvest in driving geographic growth […]
Good news for shot-makers: COVID-19 vaccine confidence leaps to 69%, Harris Poll finds
Good news for shot-makers: COVID-19 vaccine confidence leaps to 69%, Harris Poll finds bbulik Thu, 01/21/2021 – 10:19
Vaccine hesitancy 39 per cent in Delhi-NCR: Survey
The findings of the fourth round of the Delhi-NCR Coronavirus Telephone Survey (DCVTS-4) conducted by the economic think-tank NCAER showed that about 20 per cent […]
NCTR Annual Reports
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Researchers Identify Genetic Risk Factor for Stroke in Older Adults
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Biden taps acting HHS, CMS heads, to launch COVID-19 testing board
The president also promptly rejoined the World Health Organization and issued a mask mandate on federal property in his first hours on the job.
Prescient Healthcare Group to Partner with Bridgepoint Development Capital
The partnership will further enhance the depth, breadth and value of services for Prescient’s pharmaceutical and biotech clients. LONDON, January 21, 2021: Prescient Healthcare Group […]
With many Regeneron and Lilly antibodies going unused, new candidates aim to ease dosing and defeat variants
With many Regeneron and Lilly antibodies going unused, new candidates aim to ease dosing and defeat variants esagonowsky Thu, 01/21/2021 – 09:19
Emergency workers save Wockhardt fill-finish plant—and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses inside—from rising floodwaters
Emergency workers save Wockhardt fill-finish plant—and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses inside—from rising floodwaters fkansteiner Thu, 01/21/2021 – 09:17
Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2020
The US FDA has approved 7 NDAs and 2 BLA in Nov 2020, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry. The Center for Drug […]
Analysis of Recent National Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment
This data note looks at national and state-by-state Medicaid and CHIP preliminary enrollment data through September 2020, as states were still in the early stages […]
Novel Drug Approvals for 2021
The availability of new drugs and biological products often means new treatment options for patients and advances in health care for the American public
Insights+ Exclusive: Key Takeaways from the Webinar on HEOR/ HTA: The Evolving Role in the Indian Healthcare Ecosystem
Intellimed Healthcare Solutions organized an online webinar on “Health Economics and Outcomes Research/ Health Technology Assessment: The evolving role in the Indian Healthcare Ecosystem” on […]
California says Moderna vaccine safe after briefly halting inoculations
California declared on Wednesday that a batch of the Moderna vaccine is safe after briefly halting inoculations from the shipment of more than 300,000 doses after fewer […]
Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel
President Joe Biden will initiate a national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks […]
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What’s coming up at the RCGP 2021 online conference – Dr David R Williams confirmed
The RCGP two-day virtual event takes place next month with keynote speaker Dr David R Williams, Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard […]
Novo Nordisk Report Submission of label Expansion Application to US FDA’s for Ozempic (semaglutide) for T2D
Shots: The approval is based on SUSTAIN FORTE trial assessing Ozempic (2.0mg, qw) vs Ozempic (1.0mg) in 961 people with T2D in need of treatment […]
The U.S. Likely Can’t Reach Herd Immunity Without Vaccinating Kids
A few days after Christmas, Molly Hering, 14, and her brother, Sam, 12, got their first shots as part of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trials […]
Computational approach shows antibiotic resistance may spread more easily than expected
New research suggests that bacteria could be developing antibiotic resistance so rapidly because of significant genetic transfer between bacteria in our ecosystems and to humans. […]
Fauci stressing Biden administration’s support for WHO after Trump pushback
President Biden’s top adviser on COVID-19, Anthony Fauci, stressed the new administration’s support for the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday after former President Trump and […]
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against B.1.1.7 variant from UK
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced results from an in vitro study that provides additional data on the capability of sera from individuals immunised with the Pfizer-BioNTech […]
In the final days of Trump administration, agencies clashed over how to regulate medical AI
The agency published its first action plan last week for how it plans to regulate machine learning-based software as a medical device. To start, the […]
FDA approves Bayer/Merck & Co heart failure drug
Bayer and Merck & Co’s heart failure drug vericiguat has been approved by the FDA under the brand name Verquvo, in an increasingly competitive market. […]
READ: Biden administration’s COVID-19 response and pandemic preparedness strategy
The White House early Thursday released the Biden administration’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.Officials said the coordinated pandemic response will improve the effectiveness […]
Health literacy needs support, now more than ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought healthcare guidelines and scientific advances front-of-mind on a global scale, in the process highlighting long-standing gaps in health literacy as […]
Phase II trial to establish whether alisporivir can prevent COVID-19 progression
The first patient has been dosed in a Phase II trial evaluating efficacy and safety of Debiopharm’s antiviral alisporivir (Debio 025) the treatment of early […]
Report faults ‘broken’ system for insulin price spikes
Report faults ‘broken’ system for insulin price spikes Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 A report from the offices of Sens. Chuck […]
Changes to MA and Part D will provide better coverage, more access and improved transparency for Medicare beneficiaries
Changes to MA and Part D will provide better coverage, more access and improved transparency for Medicare beneficiaries Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 […]
FDA finalizes two key rules for companies seeking to market new tobacco products
FDA finalizes two key rules for companies seeking to market new tobacco products Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 FDA issued on […]
CVS Health is ready to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to the general public, eventually distributing as many as 25m doses a month
CVS Health is ready to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to the general public, eventually distributing as many as 25m doses a month Tue, 01/19/2021 – […]
WBA planning to unveil tech-enabled health care start-up
WBA planning to unveil tech-enabled health care start-up Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced plans to […]
Process for COVID-19 vaccination is streamlined in populous Essex County, NJ
Process for COVID-19 vaccination is streamlined in populous Essex County, NJ Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 While the largest mass vaccination […]
Further warning on SGLT2 inhibitor use and DKA risk in COVID-19
Further warning on SGLT2 inhibitor use and DKA risk in COVID-19 Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 A study from Boston’s Brigham […]
SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: Much accomplished, much to learn
SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: Much accomplished, much to learn Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 Scientists with NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious […]
Janet Woodcock to lead FDA on interim basis
Janet Woodcock to lead FDA on interim basis Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 Janet Woodcock, MD, the longtime director of FDA’s […]
Older adults begin to drop out of Novavax vaccine trial to get Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Older adults begin to drop out of Novavax vaccine trial to get Pfizer and Moderna vaccines Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 […]
New California variant may be driving virus surge there, study suggests
New California variant may be driving virus surge there, study suggests Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 As researchers in California searched […]
New CDC director pledges to speed vaccination, restore trust in agency
New CDC director pledges to speed vaccination, restore trust in agency Tue, 01/19/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 01/21/2021 – 07:00 New CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, […]
Clinical microbiology to play key role in COVID-19 response, report says
A new report has said that clinical microbiology will play a key role in understanding SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis. According to ResearchAndMarkets, as COVID-19 antiviral drugs and […]
GPs back BMA to lead talks on future of primary care networks
GPs have voted for the BMA to continue to represent the profession in talks with NHS England over the future of the multi-billion pound primary […]
Unshackling TP53 in leukaemia with a novel combo; Merus receives funds for cancer research pact; Vera Therapeutics bags $80M; Gritstone appends COVID-19 to the pipeline.
Unshackling the TP53 in leukaemia with a novel combination approach. Drugs that target the cancer-promoting proteins MDM2 and BET have been attempted in acute myeloid […]
Roche Reports the US FDA’s Acceptance of sNDA and Granted Priority Review for Esbriet (pirfenidone) to Treat UILD
Shots: The sNDA submission is based on a P-II study that involves assessing Esbriet vs PBO in patients aged ≥18-85yrs. with progressive fibrosing UILD for […]
GP-led sites behind almost three quarters of COVID-19 jabs in England
GP-led vaccination sites have delivered nearly three quarters of COVID-19 vaccine administered in England – totalling around 4m doses, according to NHS England officials.
Philips makes another digital buy, as Thermo adds COVID-19 test maker
Between them, Royal Philips and Thermo Fisher have been driving a mini M&A spree in the medical technology sector, snapping up three companies in the […]
COVID-19 vaccine deliveries paused in some areas to tackle ‘geographical inequality’
Some GP-led vaccination sites will miss out on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries next week as NHS chiefs direct limited supplies to areas with the lowest coverage […]
The pandemic paradox: The crisis of loneliness
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Biden appoints veteran Woodcock as interim FDA commissioner
Agency veteran Dr Janet Woodcock is the new interim FDA commissioner appointed by president Joe Biden to replace outgoing Trump appointee Stephen Hahn. Woodcock has […]
Qiagen’s PCR Tests Demonstrate Effectiveness in Detecting Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Shots: Qiagen’s QIAstat-Dx and NeuMoDx tests remain accurate & effective in detecting SARS-CoV-2 infections The company started cross-checking variants in May’2020 & assessed the tests […]
BMA hits out over inadequate PPE in high-risk primary care settings
BMA leaders have called for a review of PPE and condemned the current ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, warning that staff in high-risk primary and secondary care roles […]
Yurts, Igloos and Pop-Up Domes: How Safe Is ‘Outside’ Restaurant Dining This Winter?
With the arrival of winter and the U.S. coronavirus outbreak in full swing, the restaurant industry — looking at losses of $235 billion in 2020 — is […]
Plugging modular content into pharma’s omnichannel strategies
86% of respondents to a recent Veeva survey of pharma and biotech professionals said they are creating a greater volume of content now, compared to […]
Biden to order agencies to use Defense Production Act in coronavirus fight
President Biden will issue an executive order on Thursday directing agencies to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) and other powers to speed up the manufacturing […]
Door to Door in Miami’s Little Havana to Build Trust in Testing, Vaccination
This story is part of a partnership that includes NPR, WLRN and KHN. It can be republished for free. Little Havana is a neighborhood in Miami that, […]
After a Decade of Lobbying, ALS Patients Gain Faster Access to Disability Payments
Anita Baron first noticed something was wrong in August 2018, when she began to drool. Her dentist chalked it up to a problem with her […]
US approval for MSD’s heart failure med Verquvo
Drug approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death/heart failure hospitalisation
RCP survey finds over 1 in 4 doctors sought mental health support during pandemic
Large number of respondents reported feeling tired or exhausted
NICE publishes final guidance backing Jyseleca for rheumatoid arthritis
Over 400,000 people in the UK live with RA
Pfizer, BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine likely to be effective against UK strain
Antibodies in blood of vaccinated individuals neutralised in vivo version of variant
Haemonetics to Acquire Cardiva Medical for ~$510M
Shots: Cardiva to receive $475M up front and up to an additional ~$35M in contingent consideration based on sales growth. The transaction is expected to […]
Bayer and Merck’s Verquvo (vericiguat) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Chronic Heart Failure
Shots: The approval is based on pivotal P-III VICTORIA trial involves assessing of Verquvo (2.5mg, 5mg & 10mg) vs PBO in 5,050 adult patients with […]
India’s Bharat Biotech seeks Bangladesh trial for COVID vaccine
If allowed to go ahead, this would be the first trial of any coronavirus vaccine in Bangladesh and could give the densely-populated country of more […]
Merck KGaA and GSK’s Bintrafusp Alfa Fails to Meet its Co-Primary Endpoints in Lung Cancer Study
Shots: Merck KgaA provides an update on its P-III INTR@PID Lung 037 study and the extensive INTR@PID clinical trial program assessing bintrafusp alfa for patients […]
Atorvastatin-Associated Gynecomastia
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India’s Bharat Biotech seeks emergency use approval for vaccine in Philippines
Bharat Biotech, which has developed COVAXIN with the Indian Council of Medical Research, is the fourth vaccine maker to apply for emergency use in the […]
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11,900 COVID-19 vaccine doses ruined en route to Michigan
The majority of 21 shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday were spoiled en route to Michigan, likely delaying the state’s vaccination efforts this […]
Ipca Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 23rd January 2021
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New studies clarify which genes may raise breast cancer risk
The American Cancer Society estimates that 276,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States last year. The new work suggests that […]
Biden signs executive orders to reverse, pause Trump-era rules
The orders aim to boost racial equity, rein in discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation and protect noncitizens. Biden’s team will also revisit […]
Antidepressants largely ineffective for back pain and osteoarthritis
Antidepressant drugs are largely ineffective for back and osteoarthritis pain, despite being widely used for these conditions, suggests a review of the evidence.
Overnight Health Care: Biden signs first executive actions as president | Amazon offers to help Biden with vaccine distribution | Pence delivers coronavirus task force report to Biden
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care. Joe Biden is now president, in case you missed it. And he’s starting off right away with action on […]
Biden inauguration marks shift in scattered COVID-19 response
On day one of his presidency, Joe Biden immediately set to work on confronting the coronavirus pandemic — an issue that is likely to define […]
Telehealth, online pharmacy key focus for UnitedHealth, leaders say
UnitedHealth’s 2020 revenue jumped by $15 billion from the year before. As the payer gears up for 2021, leaders except to see demand for telehealth […]
Biden moves to halt US exodus from World Health Organization
President Biden is taking steps to reengage with the World Health Organization (WHO), reversing a decision the Trump administration made in July, several months into the […]
OSH practitioners invited to a webinar on substitution of dangerous substances at work
21/01/2021 OSH practitioners invited to a webinar on substitution of dangerous substances at work © EU-OSHA / Helen Xenikak Practitioners from enterprises dealing with chemicals and […]
MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Thursday, January 21, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 6368-6370] MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the […]
Three COVID-19 vaccines under late-stage review for WHO emergency approval
The World Health Organization (WHO) is reportedly in the final stages of reviewing three coronavirus vaccines for international emergency distribution. Reuters reported Wednesday that an internal […]
How Amedisys’ Diverse Board Sets the Tone for the Company at Large
Although workplace diversity has long been seen as a difference-maker for organizations, it’s still rare to see a major company’s board of directors made up […]
FDA veteran Janet Woodcock takes over as acting commissioner in Biden administration
FDA veteran Janet Woodcock takes over as acting commissioner in Biden administration bbulik Wed, 01/20/2021 – 17:37
Drug price hikes without new evidence upped spending by $1.2B, ICER says
In its report released last Tuesday, a nonprofit drug pricing research group claims that seven drugs have prices that do not align with any newly […]
Biobeat Launches Home-Based Remote Patient Monitoring Kit
What You Should Know: – Today, Biobeat, developer of AI-powered remote patient monitoring solutions, announced the launch of its home patient monitoring kit. – The kit, […]
Ohio pharmacy suspended after 890 vaccine doses wasted
A pharmacy responsible for distributing the coronavirus vaccine to Ohio nursing homes failed to document storage temperatures for leftover shots, resulting in 890 doses being […]
Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans
Based on an analysis of transparency data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), this brief assess claims denials and appeals among […]
New York City reschedules 23,000 vaccination appointments due to supply issues
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers had their coronavirus vaccine appointments rescheduled this week due to a lack of supply, Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) […]
Elizabeth Richter will serve as acting CMS administrator
The career civil servant will lead the massive federal agency until President Joe Biden announces his permanent pick for CMS’ helm.
3 Keys to Combating Nurse Burnout in Home Health Care
Nurse burnout has long been a challenge for home health care companies, as care delivery in the home comes with certain expectations and requirements that […]
CHS’ $1.8 billion bond offering another notch in slow turnaround
Community Health Systems upped the size of its offering by $1 billion from $750 million the same day it was launched due to investor demand.
Last-minute COVID costs cut into UnitedHealthcare’s $396 million operating income
Going forward, UnitedHealthcare expects to add 1.5 million members in 2021, with enrollment in government plans continuing to drive growth.
Amazon offers to help Biden with vaccine distribution
Amazon sent a letter to President Biden in his first hours of office Wednesday offering to assist the new administration with its coronavirus vaccine distribution. Dave […]
Pence delivers coronavirus task force report to Biden
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday delivered a comprehensive report to newly sworn in President Biden detailing the work of the White House coronavirus […]
UnitedHealth returns to normal care levels in Q4, posts $15B in profit for 2020
The health behemoth beat Wall Street forecasts for both earnings and revenue in fourth quarter as care consumption and prescriptions returned to more typical levels […]
What President Joe Biden’s ‘American Rescue Plan’ Means for Home Care Operators
Before President Joe Biden was sworn in on Wednesday, he had already unveiled plans for another massive stimulus package, one that could help home-based care […]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to pay $550M to acquire Mesa Biotech
Mesa Biotech will become part of Thermo Fisher’s Life Sciences Solutions business segment.
Capital BlueCross provides members access to mental health app
The Pennsylvania-based insurer is offering members using its small group products access to the NeuroFlow app, which provides self-guided activities to combat mental health issues.
Value-based care platform Signify Health files for IPO
Signify Health, a startup that provides in-home healthcare services and value=based payment programs, filed early paperwork for an IPO. The company plans to be traded […]
Tyto Care Launches FDA-Cleared Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Medical Device
What You Should Know: – Tyto Care announces the launch of its fingertip Pulse Oximeter device, allowing users to measure their own blood oxygen saturation […]
Uber, Moderna Partner to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
What You Should Know: – Moderna and Uber announced a partnership to work together initially to provide accessible, credible information on COVID-19 vaccine safety through […]
CMS finalizes blood-based colon cancer screening coverage
CMS will provide coverage for FDA authorized blood-based CRC screening tests for Medicare beneficiaries when certain requirements are met including that the patient is between […]
How Collaboration Tools Support Healthcare Providers
Like many hospital systems, St. Luke’s University Health Network had been “dabbling” in the use of telehealth for several years, in the words of Dr. […]
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Biden Takes the Reins, Calls for a United Front Against Covid and Other Threats
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Joe Biden on Wednesday took the oath to become the 46th president of the United States, […]
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As virus surges, states reporting shortages of vaccine
A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a […]
Former Alabama lawmaker Ed Henry pardoned by Trump
Prosecutors said doctors agreed to improperly waive co-pays for certain Medicare patients with chronic conditions who enrolled in care management services provided by Henry’s company, […]
Designer DNA therapeutic wipes out cancer stem cells, treats multiple myeloma in mice
A new study supports launch of Phase I clinical trial to test a designer DNA agent — an antisense oligonucleotide that targets a gene called […]
GSK/Merck & Co’s hopeful bintrafusp alfa fails in key lung cancer trial
GlaxoSmithKline’s big gamble on a cancer drug developed by Germany’s Merck KGaA looks unlikely to pay out, after bintrafusp alfa failed to outperform US-based Merck […]
Methamphetamine overdose deaths rise sharply nationwide
Methamphetamine overdose deaths surged in an eight-year period in the United States, according to a new study. The analysis revealed rapid rises across all racial […]
Ask Dr. Hamblin: So When Can We Stop Wearing Masks?
Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, James Hamblin takes questions from readers about health-related curiosities, concerns, and obsessions. Have one? Email him at paging.dr.hamblin@theatlantic.com. Dear Dr. Hamblin, […]
Indian vaccines gifted to Bangladesh & Nepal to reach on Thursday
The vaccine delivery is termed as a “gift from the people of India to the people of Bangladesh”. It is also the fulfilment of the […]
New CDC director takes over beleaguered agency amid crisis
Now a new CDC director is arriving to a mammoth task: reasserting the agency while the pandemic is in its deadliest phase yet and the […]
We’re all in this together!
Overcoming Anxiety in the pandemic times!! The year has been a tough journey for all of us. It has taught us many lessons that are […]
Facts and figures on work-related MSDs in a searchable database
Back to news 09/02/2021 Facts and figures on work-related MSDs in a searchable database Want to learn more about the prevalence, causes or consequences of […]
Biden prometió 100 millones de vacunas de covid en 100 días. No será fácil de cumplir
Está en la naturaleza de los candidatos presidenciales y de los flamantes presidentes: prometer grandes cosas. Apenas unos meses antes de su juramentación en 1961, […]
Novavax sees some COVID-19 vaccine trial dropout as Pfizer, Moderna rollouts gear up
Novavax sees some COVID-19 vaccine trial dropout as Pfizer, Moderna rollouts gear up aliu Wed, 01/20/2021 – 10:37
Jerome Adams says Biden transition asked him to resign
Surgeon General Jerome Adams confirmed that the incoming Biden administration requested that he step down ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. “Its been the […]
Webinar: Improving coordination of benefits with a member-centric approach
Health plans of all sizes often struggle to acquire valid and accurate member data to coordinate benefits in a timely manner. And unpredictable circumstances, such […]
Biden pledges to boost vaccine confidence—but how? Ad agency execs weigh in
Biden pledges to boost vaccine confidence—but how? Ad agency execs weigh in bbulik Wed, 01/20/2021 – 10:22
GlaxoSmithKline PD-1 hopeful dostarlimab fell victim to COVID-related inspection delay: report
GlaxoSmithKline PD-1 hopeful dostarlimab fell victim to COVID-related inspection delay: report fkansteiner Wed, 01/20/2021 – 09:52
Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine works against UK variant
Laboratory studies have confirmed that antibodies stimulated by Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine can neutralise the new, more transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in the […]