Walmart Store List: Frosted Cookies
**Walmart locations listed in alphabetical order by State** We highly suggest you check Walmart.com or call any store ahead of time to guarantee availability. Store Nbr Store […]
Overnight Health Care — Presented by March of Dimes — Biden’s winter COVID-19 strategy
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.Two weeks after dropping […]
Walmart Store List: Gooey Caramel Candy Bites
**Walmart locations listed in alphabetical order by State** We highly suggest you check Walmart.com or call any store ahead of time to guarantee availability. Store Nbr […]
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has noted the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, which has been named the Omicron […]
ATAGI statement on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant and COVID-19 booster doses
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has noted the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, which has been named the Omicron […]
ATAGI statement on SAR-CoV-2 Omicron variant and COVID-19 booster doses
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has noted the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, which has been named the Omicron […]
Five omicron cases detected in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced on Thursday that five cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant have been detected in the Empire State.New York […]
Hospitals refused to give patients ivermectin. Lockdowns and political pressure followed.
Ivermectin and other unauthorized covid treatments have become a major source of dispute in recent months. Lawsuits over hospitals’ refusals to provide ivermectin to patients […]
Providers in limbo after COVID-19 vaccine mandate paused
Some hospitals stopped carrying out their vaccination efforts after a judge halted the CMS rule but are preparing for a potential reinstatement.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown, two others for misrepresenting vaccine status
The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown and two other players for three games following an investigation into claims that they […]
3 healthcare CIOs share top industry challenges
Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation […]
There’s Seemingly Endless Upside for Startups Looking to Make Their Mark on the Aging-in-Place Market
There’s more room than ever for companies looking to enter the aging-in-place arena and serve the needs of seniors. That’s just one major takeaway from […]
How Aveanna Has ‘Materially Changed’ Its Business After Going Public
When Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) became a public company earlier this year, it expressed the desire to expand its reach past pediatric home […]
Is It Really ‘FDA Approved?’
How can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates? FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by regulating human […]
Adams: Maternal health is in ‘a crisis within a crisis’
Rep. Alma Adams (D-N.C.) raised alarm Thursday about the quality of maternal health around the country, saying American women are dying in childbirth more than […]
Novartis takes aim at risky Parkinson’s target with $1.5bn UCB deal
Novartis has licensed a potential drug for Parkinson’s from Belgium’s UCB that it thinks could be the first oral, disease-modifying drug for the disease – […]
With $100M ReCept M&A deal, Omnicell enters growing specialty pharmacy space
Specialty drugs represent a growing share of overall pharmaceutical sales, and Omnicell is acquiring specialty pharmacy technologies company ReCept Pharmacy to enter into this market. […]
13M people delayed or didn’t fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic
More than one-quarter of Medicare beneficiaries and 5.3% of privately insured adults spent more than 1% of their household income on their out-of-pocket prescription drug […]
Third US omicron case detected in Colorado
Colorado health officials on Thursday reported that the third confirmed U.S. case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been detected in their state.The Colorado Department […]
South Carolina nurse indicted, accused of creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
A nurse in South Carolina has been accused of creating fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and lying to authorities when approached about these allegations.As The State newspaper reported, Tammy […]
New York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortages
The proposals include state tax credits for mentors and funding for residency programs.
USP’s Nitrosamine Impurity Standard is Now Official
The new General Chapter “Nitrosamines Impurities” by USP became official on Dec. 2, 2021, in the United States Pharmacopeia—National Formulary.
Microsoft and CVS Health Partner to Accelerate Personalized Care Experience
What You Should Know: CVS Health and Microsoft announce a new strategic alliance to reimagine personalized care and accelerate digital transformation. CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) […]
AWS and Pfizer Accelerate Drug Development and Clinical Manufacturing
What You Should Know: Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced it is working with Pfizer to create innovative, cloud-based solutions to accelerate drug development and clinical […]
Nuance Launches Precision Imaging Network for AI-Powered Imaging Insights
What You Should Know: Nuance launches Precision Imaging Network, a new AI-powered cloud-based platform for radiologists. Nuance® Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) launched the Nuance Precision Imaging Network, an AI-powered […]
Atara Biotherapeutics’ MAA for Allogeneic T-cell Immunotherapy Gets EMA Validation
EMA has fully validated the marketing authorization application for Atara Biotherapeutics’ off-the-shelf allogeneic T-cell therapy, tab-cel (tabelecleucel), with an approval decision expected in 2022.
New numbers suggest nearly 1 in 40 US children affected by autism
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 1 in 40 U.S. children are affected by autism.Data from 2018 published […]
CDW to Expand IT Solutions and Services After Acquiring Sirius
CDW has completed its $2.5 billion acquisition of Sirius Computer Solutions, an integrator of technology-based solutions such as IT strategy, security, digital transformation, cloud and managed services. […]
Cedar, athenahealth Partner to Bring Personalized, Digital-First Financial Experience to Patients
What You Should Know: Marketplace inclusion of Cedar Pay enables athenahealth clients to enhance their patient financial engagement capabilities, optimizing patient interactions and boosting operational […]
Biden lays out multi-pronged plan to deal with evolving COVID-19 pandemic
President Biden on Thursday laid out a multi-pronged plan to confront the delta and emerging omicron variants of the coronavirus that includes an expansion of at-home […]
Michael J. Fox Foundation studying early signs of Parkinson’s disease
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is expanding its landmark initiative to study the early signs of Parkinson’s disease.The foundation announced in a statement on Thursday that it […]
Chinook Therapeutics and Investors Form Joint Venture for Kidney Disease Therapies
Chinook Therapeutics has formed a 50/50 joint venture with investors to develop kidney disease therapies in China.
KFF Financial Reporting
KFF is proud that for the past 30 years its financial statements have received clean, unmodified audit opinions. Access our current audit report. Our current […]
As omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta wave
While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn’t finished wreaking havoc in the U.S.
WTF Health: Inside FarmboxRx’s Groundbreaking Work in SNAP/EBT Benefits to “Eradicate Food Deserts Overnight”
BY JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH HUGE news on the “food-as-medicine” front for Medicaid/Medicare Advantage beneficiaries! Now, they can get fresh fruits and veggies delivered directly […]
Inside FarmboxRx’s Groundbreaking Work in SNAP/EBT Benefits to “Eradicate Food Deserts Overnight”
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH HUGE news on the “food-as-medicine” front for Medicaid/Medicare Advantage beneficiaries! Now, they can get fresh fruits and veggies delivered directly […]
Sartorius to Invest in Growing Operations in France
Sartorius is investing €100 million (US$113 million) between 2021 and 2025 to expand capacities for production, innovation, and storage at its French facilities in Aubagne, […]
Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group
The startup raised more than $60 million to support the new venture, building on an existing partnership between the two companies.
Sartorius Launches Expansion in South Korea with Mullti-Million Dollar Investment
Sartorius will invest approximately €270 million (US$305 million) to expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing activities in South Korea’s biopharm hub.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Roe v. Wade on the Rocks
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you […]
Harnessing the organization of the cell surface
Scientists have developed a new method to determine how proteins are organized on the surface of cells. Insights gained with the technology could lead to […]
How Healthcare Can Benefit from Cloud Security Posture Management Solutions
Healthcare organizations aren’t immune to pandemic pressures. Just like their enterprise counterparts, hospitals, clinics and specialists faced the need for sudden adaptation to stay in […]
The 4 Forces Shaping Home Health Care in 2022
Home health operators each year have to adapt on a number of different fronts, from relatively minor coding updates to major payment adjustments. But in […]
Bringing the human element back to healthcare
It’s not too late for all of us to re-think health IT and bring Hippocrates’ famous quote to life: “Wherever the art of Medicine is […]
Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place
Healthcare providers are frustrated that a plan to keep the government open that won’t address reimbursement cuts that kick in next month.
CVS, Microsoft partner on product development
The partnership comes as more healthcare companies heighten their focus digitization. Insurers expect their technology budgets to rise 13.7% in 2022.
Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests
The federal government will release more information on the scope of what private insurers have to cover in January.
At least 50 in Norway infected with omicron variant after company’s holiday party
Norwegian officials said at least 50 people have been infected with the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, The Associated Press reportedOfficials said on Thursday […]
Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information
The provider plans to launch the patient engagement technology at various locations by the end of the year.
Will High Vaccination Rates Help Spain Weather Omicron?
Spain surpassed others in Europe by avoiding politicized debate about Covid shots. Citizens also largely heeded the health guidance from their leaders.
White House defends travel ban on African countries
The White House on Thursday said there is no timetable for lifting travel restrictions on southern African countries, even as a new case of the […]
New data show insurers and PBMs increase barriers to care
New data show insurers and middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are making it harder for patients to get the medicines they need.
Scientists find ‘trigger’ for rare blood clots in patients after AstraZeneca vaccine
Scientists believe they have found the trigger for the rare blood clots in people who have taken the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.A study by a team […]
My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
Just as FDA reviews drugs for humans for safety and effectiveness before they can go on the market, the agency does the same for treatments […]
Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers
Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Senior Hospital Finance Reporter Tara Bannow talk about private equity interests in healthcare and how federal regulators are targeting False […]
Novartis boosts neuro pipeline through alliance on UCB Parkinson’s drugs
Novartis is paying UCB $150 million up front to share in the development of two clinical-stage Parkinson’s disease drugs that offer new approaches to treating […]
Japan reverses request to halt reservations for inbound flights
Japan has reversed its request to halt reservations for inbound flights, citing confusion between government agencies over the country’s efforts to halt the spread of the […]
Omicron Won’t Ruin Your Booster
If it doesn’t happen with this variant, it’ll happen with the next one, or maybe the next. Some version of this coronavirus is bound to […]
Omicron Won’t Ruin Your Booster
If it doesn’t happen with this variant, it’ll happen with the next one, or maybe the next. Some version of this coronavirus is bound to […]
Will High Vaccination Rates Help Spain Weather Omicron?
Spain surpassed others in Europe by avoiding politicized debate about Covid shots. Citizens also largely heeded the health guidance from their leaders.
Omicron Time
So now we have the Omicron variant to think about. I’m just as glad that I wasn’t around to blog on Monday and Tuesday of […]
Will High Vaccination Rates Help Spain Weather the Omicron Variant?
Spain surpassed others in Europe by avoiding politicized debate about Covid shots. Citizens also largely heeded the health guidance from their leaders.
Stem cell-based implants successfully secrete insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes
Interim results from a multicenter clinical trial demonstrate insulin secretion from engrafted cells in patients with type 1 diabetes. The safety, tolerability, and efficacy of […]
Biocon gets USFDA nod for generic product
Biocon Pharma, a subsidiary of the company, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) […]
Decentralized format dramatically transforming clinical research: ICON
An expert from the ]contract research organization discusses the impact virtual trials have had on the industry, and how that transformation is likely to continue.
Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign
The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering […]
Minnesota confirms US’s second omicron case
Minnesota on Thursday reported its first omicron COVID-19 case, marking the second confirmed case of the new variant of concern in the U.S. The Minnesota Department of […]
Data hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patients
A hacker installed computer malware between Oct. 9 and Oct. 17 and “exfiltrated” files containing patient information including procedures they may have undergone, Planned Parenthood […]
What’s old is new again: 3 healthcare fraud trends to watch for in 2022
As the health system bent under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, bad actors used this opportunity to devise schemes to extract money from the […]
How to find papers when you don’t have a library [Sponsored]
For researchers who aren’t affiliated with an academic library, finding scientific papers can be time-consuming and expensive—and organizing and sharing them with co-workers can be […]
FDA is temporarily exercising enforcement discretion with respect to certain Clozapine REMS program requirements to ensure continuity of care for patients taking clozapine
Full launch for the Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program will not be implemented in 2016
19 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates
Hospitals and health systems are suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates as legal proceedings are pending over the CMS vaccination policy for eligible staff at healthcare facilities […]
People on the Move: December 2021
This monthâs announcements of awards, expansions, name changes, hires, and other news includes items from CPhI, Almac Group, ICON, and other organizations.
Amgen’s Otezla notches win in genital psoriasis, snagging possible edge against forthcoming BMS rival
Amgen’s Otezla notches win in genital psoriasis, snagging possible edge against forthcoming BMS rival fkansteiner Thu, 12/02/2021 – 10:02
CVS, Microsoft ink alliance to co-develop digital health, personalized products
CVS has leaned heavily into an omnichannel strategy as it looks to weave together its virtual and physical assets to capture a greater slice of […]
Cannabis impacts sperm counts, motility in two generations of mice
An intense but short-term exposure to cannabis vapor lowered sperm counts and slowed sperm movement, or motility, not only in the directly exposed male mice […]
Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.
Even before the pandemic, the healthcare industry led the nation in nonfatal workplace violence. COVID has made the problem worse, leading to hospital security upgrades, staff […]
Delivering new life into the fertility market: How digital health is reinventing the path to parenthood
Through thoughtful consumer-centric design and application, these digital fertility solutions have the potential to smooth the path towards parenthood for countless couples and individuals around […]
GSK and University of Oxford launch new institute, embracing advanced technologies for drug discovery
The Oxford-GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine has been created via a five-year collaboration between GlaxoSmithKline and the University of Oxford.
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Executive Summary – Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Thu, 02/12/2021 – 14:02 10/12/2021 […]
Learn More Than 97% of Doctors About Lead-Time Bias
After reading this, you’ll know more than an estimated 97 percent of doctors about a critical concept called lead-time bias. While running for president of […]
Peloton Is Stuck, Just Like the Rest of Us
It was the best of pelotimes, it was the worst of pelotimes. If the graph of Peloton’s stock-price fluctuations were the blueprint for a new […]
Peloton Is Stuck, Just Like the Rest of Us
It was the best of pelotimes, it was the worst of pelotimes. If the graph of Peloton’s stock-price fluctuations were the blueprint for a new […]
Aspen Pharmacare, pursuing J&J vaccine license, aims to shore up local capacity and quash shot inequality in Africa
Aspen Pharmacare, pursuing J&J vaccine license, aims to shore up local capacity and quash shot inequality in Africa fkansteiner Thu, 12/02/2021 – 07:59
Biden to announce insurance reimbursements for at-home COVID-19 tests
President Biden will announce Thursday that Americans with private insurance will be able to receive reimbursements for at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests as part of a […]
Hospital backlog driving pressure on GPs since well before COVID-19, NAO report shows
A report from the UK’s public spending watchdog has laid bare how soaring waits for hospital treatment are heaping pressure on general practice – and […]
MHRA okays GSK’s Xevudy as data suggest it works against Omicron
The UK medicines regulator has approved GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotech’s antibody for COVID-19, Xevudy, which has been shown to be effective against the new Omicron […]
GPs face annual COVID jab campaigns as UK buys 114m extra doses
COVID-19 vaccination campaigns look set to become an annual part of GP practice workload after the government ordered an additional 114m doses for the next […]
Digital health: the new normal?
Personalised and tailored healthcare that utilises patient’s data is rapidly becoming a reality. Ben Hargreaves looks at the concrete steps already being taken by companies […]
UK government rubberstamps millions of extra COVID vaccines
The UK government has placed a 114 million-dose order with Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna – sufficient to provide two doses to every person in Britain – in […]
Possible identification of blood clot trigger for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Researchers have identified in those patients experiencing blood clots after vaccination a subsequent condition referred to as vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT).
UK orders extra 114 million COVID-19 vaccines to combat Omicron
Scientists and health experts have cautioned that the new variant could have the ability to bypass the effectiveness of vaccines that are currently available.
Vision Zero Japan Summit 2022
OSH events Back to events Vision Zero Japan Summit 2022 Event Details Location Remote City Tokyo Country Japan Organisation International ORP Foundation and The Global […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: November 2021
This report shows an increasing share of the public are frustrated about the status of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.. The share of fully vaccinated […]
Biden to announce stricter COVID-19 test requirements on international travelers
President Biden is planning to announce that his administration will implement more aggressive travel-related COVID-19 restrictions starting next week amid the fear of an expected […]
What Can One Life Tell Us About the Battle Against H.I.V.?
In 2001, U.N. estimates suggested 150 million people would be infected with H.I.V. by 2021. That preceded an ambitious global campaign to curb the virus. […]
What Can One Life Tell Us About the Battle Against H.I.V.?
In 2001, U.N. estimates suggested 150 million people would be infected with H.I.V. by 2021. That preceded an ambitious global campaign to curb the virus. […]
What Can One Life Tell Us About the Battle Against H.I.V.?
In 2001, U.N. estimates suggested 150 million people would be infected with H.I.V. by 2021. That preceded an ambitious global campaign to curb the virus. […]
Nearly a Quarter of Vaccinated Adults Received a COVID-19 Booster Shot, Up Sharply from October; Most Other Vaccinated Adults Expect to Get a Booster, Though About 1 in 5 Say They Likely Won’t
Public is Less Optimistic and More Frustrated with State of Vaccinations Now Than in January Nearly a quarter (23%) of fully vaccinated adults have already […]
Share of vaccinated adults who received booster doubled in November: KFF poll
The percentage of adults vaccinated against COVID-19 who have gotten their booster more than doubled in November in a “significant uptake”, a Kaiser Family Foundation […]
As Climate Worsens, Environmentalists Grapple With the Mental Toll of Activism
While growing up in the ’90s in Johnson County, Kansas, in a suburb of Kansas City, I had a friend, Kevin Aaron, who was a […]
Hospitals Refused to Give Patients Ivermectin. Lockdowns and Political Pressure Followed.
HELENA, Mont. — One Montana hospital went into lockdown and called police after a woman threatened violence because her relative was denied her request to […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021
03/12/2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 Image December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year´s theme is “Fighting for rights […]
GSK pumps £30m into a new Oxford University partnership
GlaxoSmithKline has formed a five-year partnership with Oxford University to set up a new institute that will apply machine learning and functional genomics to the […]
Social Health: What it is and why it matters for pharma
Health Union surveyed 2,371 patients across a diverse representation of health conditions to better understand how social health can positively impact patient experiences. The survey found […]
Dyno attracts $1.6bn gene therapy deal with Astellas
Astellas has signed another bolt-on deal to build its gene therapy pipeline, agreeing a deal with Dyno Therapeutics to tap into its adeno-associated virus (AAV) […]
Cadila’s Covid vax to be introduced in 7 states first
The Indian government will initially introduce Cadila Healthcare’s Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D in seven states, including Maharashtra and West Bengal, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Covid: scientists find possible trigger for AstraZeneca jab blood clots
Experts hope better understanding of rare side effect of vaccine could help ‘turn the tide’ on pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus […]
AI-driven innovation in life sciences: Unlocking the page – 20+ years of digital innovation at Elsevier
Mark Sheehan is VP Data Science on Elsevier’s Life Science team. His 20 years at the company maps closely with Elsevier’s digital journey over that […]
Moderna Covid vaccine highly effective 5 months after second dose: Study
“This research provides reassuring evidence of the high effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in preventing infection, hospitalisation, and death from COVID-19,” said Katia Bruxvoort, […]
Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Omicron worries, border restrictions, and COVIDSafe and Omicron
Dr Steph Davis, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
GSK says antibody drug ‘Sotrovimab’ works against Omicron
UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved sotrovimab, a Covid-19 treatment which has been developed by GSK and Vir Biotechnology.
Lupin acquires exclusive rights to develop, manufacture TTP inhalation products
By leveraging this technology, Lupin expects to provide healthcare professionals with alternative solutions for delivering affordable inhaled medicines to patients across the globe
Mr. Atere Underwent Re-do Hand Surgery in Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Introduction Mustapha Atere, a 45 year old patient from Nigeria travelled to Dubai on 4th Feb 2021 for a to fix the nonunion of humerus […]
Biogen Int’l GmbH v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2021)
By Kevin E. Noonan — As is well-known, Congress established the Federal Circuit as a circuit court of appeals to harmonize U.S. patent law in […]
Heart attacks struck Sek Kathiresan’s family. He’s devoted his life to stopping them.
After several family members had early heart attacks, Kathiresan vowed to understand why they happen. His research journey has changed medical practice and led to […]
Patient registration: Expert Q&A on what to expect next
Traditionally, patient registration involves a stack of papers to be filled out in the waiting room. But what if contact information, demographic details, referral sources, […]
From Lab to Commercial: Fully Integrated Solutions for Dry Powder Inhalation
Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 4:00pm GMT | 11:00 am EDT What to look for to bring an inhaled medicine from feasibility study to commercial […]
Why Companies Need Healthcare Commercial Intelligence
Jason Krantz, CEO and Founder of Definitive Healthcare Let’s face it – the healthcare industry has become increasingly difficult to navigate and breeds stiff competition. […]
Fauci says he ‘felt really badly’ about ‘difficult choice’ on travel bans
Top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said on Wednesday he “felt really badly” about the Biden administration’s “difficult choice” to institute travel bans on South […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week (ATSIHAW) is held each year in the first week of December. Now in its 8th year, ATSIHAW […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week (ATSIHAW) is held each year in the first week of December. Now in its 8th year, ATSIHAW […]
Biden says HIV/AIDS strategy needs to confront inequity
The new strategy asserts that over generations “structural inequities have resulted in racial and ethnic health disparities that are severe, far-reaching, and unacceptable.”
Michael held off on having the COVID-19 vaccine but catching the virus changed his mind. ‘I was very hesitant to get it. And then when […]
The worst feeling I’ve ever had in my life
Michael held off on having the COVID-19 vaccine but catching the virus changed his mind. ‘I was very hesitant to get it. And then when […]
GOP sets back Biden’s vaccine mandates amid omicron
The GOP’s legal pushback against President Biden’s vaccine mandates is limiting his efforts to get more people vaccinated in the face of the omicron variant. A […]
My ISPOR Europe 2021 Panels
If you are attending the ISPOR Europe 2021 conference, please check out my panels on the following topics: “Addressing Payment Challenges for Alzheimer’s Disease-Modifying Therapies” […]
Overnight Health Care — Presented by March of Dimes — Supreme Court weighs abortion restrictions
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.There was certainly plenty […]
Teesside factory making Covid vaccine gets £400m injection
Japanese owner makes single biggest investment in UK pharmaceutical manufacturing in decades A Teesside factory that makes Covid-19 vaccines has received a £400m injection from […]
Attention: Less than 2 weeks left to get Marketplace coverage that starts Jan 1
You have less than 2 weeks to enroll in, change or update your Marketplace health insurance for 2022 coverage that starts January 1. The deadline […]
Appeals court rules against Moderna in COVID-19 vaccine patent challenges
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against Moderna in two COVID-19 vaccine patent challenges, putting the pharmaceutical company at risk of being sued.The U.S. […]
Conservative justices appear poised to overturn Roe’s abortion rights
Judging from the questions asked by the justices, it appeared possible — even likely — that a majority of them could vote to turn the […]
Omicron Is Here. Will We Use Our New Covid Drugs Wisely?
The world must not repeat history by making Covid-19 drugs inaccessible.
Portuguese soccer league announces restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Portugal’s Primeira Liga announced new COVID-19 restrictions amid outbreaks of the virus in some of its clubs, The Associated Press reported.Officials for the league, which is the […]
‘Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst’: How Providers Should Plan Around the CMS Mandate Freeze
The initial health care worker vaccine mandate laid out by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was a cause for confusion for some […]
South Africa’s new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron
Scientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases following the discovery of the new omicron variant.
THCB Gang Episode 73, Dec 2 1pm PT – 4pm ET
#THCBGang is back from its Turkey day snooze! Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) at 1pm PT 4pm ET Thursday for an hour of topical and sometime […]
10 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital-union agreements have been reported since Nov. 1:
19 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital union agreements have been reported on by Becker’s since June 30, 2021:
19 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital-union agreements have been reported by Becker’s since June 30:
19 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital-union agreements have been reported by Becker’s since June 30:
Northwell Health to Launch Enterprise Patient Engagement Platform at Clinical Sites
What You Should Know: Northwell Health and Playback Health sign multiyear deal to launch patient engagement platform at clinical sites across health system. Northwell Health, New York State’s […]
UK ministers secure 114m more Covid vaccines for next two years
Extra Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna jabs for 2022 and 2023 ordered to ‘future proof’ vaccine programme Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers […]
Truepill Launches End-to-End COVID-19 Virtual Care Platform
What You Should Know: Truepill launches its end-to-end COVID-19 virtual care platform to provide convenient online care for COVID-19 alongside the rapid delivery of antiviral […]
5 Most Important Healthcare Marketing Trends in 2022
A large part of how we plan our marketing strategies involves taking into account predicted trends for the upcoming year. Looking back at my predictions […]
M&A: HealthStream Acquires Rievent Technologies for $4M
What You Should Know: Leveraging its hStream open architecture, HealthStream expands its ecosystem with the acquisition of Rievent Technologies’ continuing education management and delivery application. […]
What Home Care Employers Can Learn from Walmart, Amazon
For an overwhelming majority of caregivers, access to further education is a factor when determining if they’ll accept a job offer at a home care […]
FDA panel, after debate, narrowly backs Merck COVID pill
While agency advisers raised concerns over molnupiravir’s modest benefits and potential risks, a majority felt the antiviral drug is a needed option for COVID-19 patients […]
Fujifilm socks $530M into U.K. vaccine, gene therapy and microbial production, creating 350 jobs
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After a disappointing Q3, Bright Health banks on health services business
NeueHealth’s revenue guidance represents a 66.7% increase from the $1.2 billion it previously forecast.
100Plus webinar recap: How physician practices can implement an RPM program and succeed [Sponsored]
In a recent webinar sponsored by 100Plus, the healthcare company provided a roadmap on how their RPM program works, including device deployment, collaboration with clinicians, […]
FDA turns down BeyondSpring chemo complication drug, asks for another trial
BeyondSpring Pharmaceuticals said the FDA wants another clinical trial to demonstrate patient benefit for its drug, a small molecule developed to treat a dangerous and […]
CMMI drops program on improving care for the seriously ill
The agency said its recruitment method wouldn’t attract enough participants to test the model.
Biden marks World AIDS Day with new actions to end HIV epidemic by 2030
President Biden marked World AIDS Day on Wednesday by announcing new actions to end the HIV epidemic in the United States, focused on prevention, equity, and eliminating […]
Orlando Health launches behavioral health joint venture with Acadia Healthcare
Not-for-profit Orlando Health and Acadia Healthcare have formed a joint venture in which Acadia will manage Orlando Health’s inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.