Lagging childhood vaccinations lead to call for action
Pediatric visits fell 27% during the pandemic, leaving children vulnerable to preventable infections, a new report finds.
Biden executive order sparks debate on physician noncompete agreements
The document asks federal agencies to ban or limit noncompete agreements, which physicians regularly sign to restrict them from leaving, taking their patients and setting […]
Biden’s latest order could boost private equity, end state licensing
Private equity firms, physician assistants and nurse practioners could win big as President Joe Biden takes on hospital consolidation and state medical licensure.
AstraZeneca, FibroGen hit another roxadustat setback as FDA panel calls for more safety data
AstraZeneca, FibroGen hit another roxadustat setback as FDA panel calls for more safety data esagonowsky Thu, 07/15/2021 – 16:36
DaVita, former CEO Kent Thiry indicted in alleged non-compete scheme
The charges are the result of an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department’s antitrust division into employee allocation agreements in the healthcare industry.
St. Jude Children’s hospital becomes latest to require staff get COVID-19 vaccine
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has become the latest health care facility to require staff get vaccinated against the coronavirus. The hospital told The Hill […]
Donor Government Funding for HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in 2020
This report from KFF and The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) finds donor government disbursements to combat HIV in low- and middle-income countries […]
The feds recouped $3.1B in false claims. 5 things to know
The Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Control Program recovered $3.1 billion in 2020, according to an Office of Inspector General report.
Biden right-to-repair executive order could reduce healthcare costs
Providers could seek amendments to their existing contracts that funnel repairs through medical devicemakers, which could reduce maintenance costs.
Data shows voters strongly support protecting access to their medicines
In our current health care system, the Medicare Part D program helps ensure seniors and people with disabilities have access to the prescription medicines they […]
Arkansas doctor: Patients have told me they wish they got COVID-19 vaccine
A doctor from Arkansas says COVID-19 patients he cares for have told him they wish they’d received the coronavirus vaccine.”It is heart-wrenching to see unvaccinated […]
Homeopathic doctor is first to face federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor is the first person to face federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards. Juli Mazi of Napa, Calif. is accused of […]
Wugen unveils $172M to take natural killer cell therapies to solid tumors
Wugen, a biotech developing “off-the-shelf” natural killer and CAR T cell therapies, has raised $172 million in Series B financing. The company’s lead program has […]
Doctors warn of risks to pregnant women as UK prepares to lift pandemic restrictions
Doctors in the United Kingdom are warning of the risks to pregnant women as coronavirus pandemic restrictions are about to lift. The Royal College of Obstetricians […]
A New Window into How Certified Health IT Is Being Used
In section 3009A of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 (Cures Act), Congress created the “Electronic Health Record Reporting Program” and required health IT […]
ACA marketplace snags 2M sign ups during pandemic’s special enrollment period
CMS officials said more generous subsidies installed from legislation passed earlier this year helped spur enrollment.
WHO chief says it was ‘premature’ to rule out COVID lab leak
In a rare departure from his usual deference to powerful member countries, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said getting access to raw data had been […]
Aetna dismisses suit alleging Mednax overbilled by $50M
Both sides will pay their own costs related to the three-year-long case.
WHO chief: ‘Premature’ to rule out COVID-19 lab leak theory
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday that there was a “premature push” to rule out the COVID-19 lab leak theory without enough […]
Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, healthcare workers, journalists […]
Digital health funding hits $15B high in the first half of 2021
Telehealth companies continue to dominate funding in 2021, which is set to be a record year for digital health investments. So far, digital health companies […]
Patient-first approach optimizes care for patients with rare lung disease amid Covid
A patient-first approach offers a proactive, process-driven program that leverages telehealth consults which can effectively mitigate the transmission of infection, such as coronavirus, for these […]
Health Coverage of Immigrants
This fact sheet provides an overview of health coverage for noncitizens and discusses key issues for health coverage and care for immigrant families today.
El jugo de toronja y algunos medicamentos son una mala combinación
El jugo de toronja puede afectar qué tan bien actúan algunos medicamentos y causar efectos secundarios peligrosos.
Surgeon general says he’s lost 10 family members to coronavirus
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday made a personal plea with Americans to get vaccinated and stop spreading misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, revealing the […]
India needs to diversify pharma raw material imports, up R&D spends: RBI paper
“The high import dependency and surprisingly low R&D intensity of exports in the Indian pharmaceutical sector call for timely diversification of source countries for importing […]
THCB Gang Episode 62 – Thurs July 15, 1pm PT- 4pm ET
Episode 62 of “The THCB Gang” will be live-streamed on Thursday, June 17th at 1pm PT -4PM ET. Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) will be joined by […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Here Comes Reconciliation
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you […]
Nectar Lifesciences Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Micro/ ARD On 16th & 17th July 2021
Nectar Lifesciences Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Micro/ ARD On 16th & 17th July 2021 Job Description We are looking for Dynamic personnel for […]
A Fifty-Year-Old Cancer Drug Doesn’t Do What You Think
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has been around a long time now (over fifty years), and it’s a standard oncology drug (particularly in colorectal treatment regimes). But try […]
UK Biotech Attracts International Investment, According to New Analysis
A new report by Radnor Capital Partners and commissioned by the BIA has shown that international investors are being drawn toward the biotech sector of […]
Understanding the Link Between Alcohol and Depression
Alcohol abuse is closely correlated with depression. This doesn’t necessarily mean one causes the other, but many people who suffer from depressive disorders turn to […]
Aptamer Group Secures Contract with a Global Pharma Company for Vaccine Development
Aptamer Group has signed a contract with a global pharmaceutical company to use Optimers to support innovative vaccine development for neurodegenerative disease.
Idifarma Launches New Service for Accelerated Clinical Pathway
CDMO Idifarma has launched a new service aimed at delivering an accelerated pathway for complex drugs.
PRAC Finds Link to Very Rare Cases of Myocarditis and Pericarditis with Comirnaty and Spikevax
EMA’s PRAC has found a possible link to very rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination with Comirnaty and Spikevax COVID-19 vaccines.
COTA, MedStar Health partnership to use RWD in cancer research
The oncology-centered analytics firm will work with the DC-area healthcare provider to delve into discovery and development of novel cancer treatments.
UnitedHealth brings in $71B in revenue, biding time on Biogen Alzheimer’s drug coverage call
The health giant also expects both utilization and service acuity to trend up progressively in the back half of 2021. ”We haven’t observed that yet, […]
EMA Advises Against Using Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine in People with Capillary Leak Syndrome
After a review of three cases, EMA’s PRAC has advised against the use of Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine in people who have a history of capillary […]
EMA Concludes There is No Link Between Zynteglo and AML
EMA’s safety committee, PRAC, has concluded that there is no evidence linking the viral vector in Zynteglo to a blood cancer known as acute myeloid […]
Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2021
The US FDA has approved 6 NDAs and 2 BLAs in 2021, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry The […]
Takeda, AbbVie, BMS, Sanofi, Lilly and others join growing tally of pharma’s July price hikes: report
Takeda, AbbVie, BMS, Sanofi, Lilly and others join growing tally of pharma’s July price hikes: report nhigginsdunn Thu, 07/15/2021 – 11:25
Novartis may have the most new drug approvals, but Roche, Lilly and AbbVie’s launches win on value: report
Novartis may have the most new drug approvals, but Roche, Lilly and AbbVie’s launches win on value: report fkansteiner Thu, 07/15/2021 – 11:22
Elekta to work with academics on AI-directed radiotherapy
Radiotherapy specialist Elekta has joined forces with two academic groups in the Netherlands to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver more effective […]
Family shares warning after 24-year-old COVID-19 patient undergoes double lung transplant
A Georgia man’s family is telling people to get vaccinated after the 24-year-old underwent a double lung transplant after contracting the coronavirus. Blake Bargatze is in an […]
Lilly and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in strategic research collaboration for donanemab trial
Eli Lilly and Company and Banner Alzheimerâs Institute have announced a strategic research collaboration as part of the planned Phase 3 study for donanemab in […]
GP practices in England delivered 100m appointments in three months
GP practices in England delivered 100m appointments from March to May this year, according to official data that are likely to significantly underestimate unprecedented workload […]
Teladoc strikes integration with Microsoft Teams
As Microsoft pushes further into healthcare, Teladoc will offer its virtual visit capabilities for hospitals through video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams.
Senate Democrats’ plan boosts spending on Medicare, ACA subsidies, long-term care
The budget package Democrats are assembling in Congress would likely provide the biggest jolt to the American healthcare system since the passage of the Affordable […]
Wave of acquisitions hits pharma industry this week
The past several days have seen a relatively large number of industry acqusitions, with Lilly, Phillip Morris, WCG, CTI and others making notable buys.
PAQ Therapeutics scores $30M to unleash “Pac Man” drugs on neuro disease
Startup PAQ Therapeutics is developing drugs work like Pac Man, gobbling up components of a cell associated with disease. The biotech has closed $30 million […]
Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai not administering new Alzheimer’s drug
The Cleveland Clinic and the Mount Sinai Health System, two major health systems in the U.S., have decided they would not administer Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s […]
UnitedHealth raises outlook after strong second quarter
UnitedHealth Group boosted its full-year outlook for a second time this year after a surprisingly strong second quarter despite sustained, elevated spending tied to the […]
Gastroenterology Regulatory Endpoints and the Advancement of Therapeutics VI (GREAT VI) Workshop on Celiac Disease – 07/22/2021 – 07/22/2021
Gastroenterology Regulatory Endpoints and the Advancement of Therapeutics VI (GREAT VI) Workshop on Celiac Disease
SDP vs. VPN: What to Consider for Remote Work
Employers across the U.S., including those in the healthcare industry, shifted to remote work wherever possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though there has been some […]
UK comms agency Fishawack Health restructures creative team
Fishawack Health has announced a restructuring of its creative team to expand client support across global markets. The Fishawack creative team is led by Lacey […]
FDA reprimands Amgen for “misleading’ Neulasta claims in banner ads aimed at doctors
FDA reprimands Amgen for “misleading’ Neulasta claims in banner ads aimed at doctors bbulik Thu, 07/15/2021 – 10:30
Researcher creates cell lines to help treat mitochondrial diseases in children
The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the ‘powerhouse of the cell.’ These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, […]
Vulnerable House Democrats call for Medicare drug price negotiation in reconciliation plan
A group of some of the most vulnerable House Democrats sent a letter to Democratic leaders urging them to include sweeping drug pricing reforms in […]
Will COVID-19 vaccines work if you have a weak immune system?
About 3% of U.S. adults have weakened immune systems. Among them are people with HIV or AIDS, transplant recipients, some cancer patients and people with […]
One-third of detained immigrants refusing vaccine: report
One-third of detained immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has refused to take the coronavirus vaccine, internal numbers in the agency say, sources told Axios. The agency […]
After 10,000% price hike, pharma companies face $350M+ fine in UK
After 10,000% price hike, pharma companies face $350M+ fine in UK esagonowsky Thu, 07/15/2021 – 09:47
As COVID rises, a vexing hunt for nursing home vaccine stats
With COVID-19 on the rise again and many nursing home staffers unvaccinated, families still lack easy access to crucial Medicare immunization data that will help […]
Arizona blames rise in COVID-19 cases on ‘reporting issue’
Arizona on Wednesday reported its largest daily number of COVID-19 infections in four months, but public health officials attributed the rise to an “electronic reporting […]
Honour Lab Ltd.-Walk-In Drive for Production/ QA/ TSD/ Engineering/ EHS (Safety)/ Purchase- Engineering 17th & 18th July’ 2021
Honour Lab Ltd.-Walk-In Drive for Production/ QA/ TSD/ Engineering/ EHS (Safety)/ Purchase- Engineering 17th & 18th July’ 2021 Job Description Honour Lab Limited is Established […]
Promoting global vaccine equity while protecting innovation
America’s biopharmaceutical companies have successfully researched, developed and distributed billions of doses of multiple vaccines and therapeutics to halt the spread of COVID-19. The availability […]
Johnson & Johnson yanks Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens on carcinogen fears
Johnson & Johnson yanks Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens on carcinogen fears fkansteiner Thu, 07/15/2021 – 09:23
5 tips for improving and sustaining member satisfaction
With the HEDIS® season over and bids having been submitted for calendar year (CY) 2022, Medicare Advantage plans have a breather before summer enrollment education […]
Hope for psychosis sufferers
Scientists have opened the door to improved treatment of brain dysfunction which causes psychosis.
Study shows strong association between perceived risk, availability and past-year cannabis use
Combined perceptions of the risk and availability of cannabis influence the risk of cannabis use more than perceived risk and perceived availability alone, according to […]
A new avenue for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
A small regulatory RNA found in many problematic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, appears to be responsible for managing the response of these bacteria to environmental […]
Pandemic of antibiotic resistance is killing children in Bangladesh, researchers find
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. A new study identifies an unusual pattern of deadly bacteria with resistance to all standard […]
WHO fixing ‘unintended errors’ in report on origins of coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to address several “unintended errors” found in its report with China on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Providing substance abuse support in a virtual world
Substance use support delivered virtually is accessible, cost-effective, and allows anyone struggling with substance use disorder to incorporate life-changing cognitive-behavioral tools into their daily habits.
Venus Remedies launches consumer healthcare division
The R3SET Life formula ensures maximum efficacy by combining the goodness of proven essential oils with nanotechnology to provide instant relief and long-term healing, it […]
The Case to Realign Parkinson’s Disease Research
By STEVEN ZECOLA If asked, the leaders of the research organizations working on Parkinson’s disease would say that they have made tremendous progress and are […]
Surgeon general issues health misinformation advisory amid vaccination push
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday issued an advisory calling health misinformation an “urgent threat” amid the COVID-19 vaccination push. “Health misinformation is an urgent threat […]
Patients most likely to develop long COVID have five or more symptoms during acute infection
People with five or more symptoms in the first week of a COVID-19 infection are more likely to go onto develop long COVID, a study […]
Skyhawk Collaborate with Aragen to Develop Novel Small Molecule Therapeutics to Correct RNA Expression
Shots: Skyhawk collaborated with Aragen for the development of small molecule therapeutics that correct RNA expression Under the collaboration, Skyhawk will get multiple discovery chemistry […]
Does Oil Pulling Help Dental Plaque or Gingivitis?
Oil pulling is put to the test head-to-head against chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral and dental health measures. What are the potential risks and benefits of […]
USFDA issues import alert on Jubilant Pharmova’s Roorkee plant
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has taken the action after conducting an inspection of the formulations plant in March this year, the drug […]
Heat Biologics Signs a Research License Agreement with ProBioGen for Transposase System and Suspension HEK293 Cell Line
Shots: ProBioGen collaborates with Heat Biologics for both ProBioGen’s DirectedLuck Transposase System along with suspension HEK293 cell line The DirectedLuck Transposase is well-matched with additional […]
First US patient gets total heart replacement with CARMAT device
An experimental artificial heart developed by French medical device specialist CARMAT has been implanted into the first of 10 subjects due to be enrolled in […]
Greater Melbourne declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff and Surf […]
What HCPs think about health equity in cancer care
After more than a year of COVID-19 dominating health conversations, HCPs have been engaging in dialogue about continually evident disparities that many are facing in […]
Johnson & Johnson Publishes Interim Results of Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine in P-I/IIa Sub-Study for COVID 19 in NEJM
Shots: The ongoing P-I/IIa sub-study involves evaluating safety, reactogenicity & immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccine (IM, given as single-dose or two-dose, 8 wks. apart) in adults […]
GOP vaccine resistance poses growing challenge in pandemic fight
Growing GOP resistance to COVID-19 vaccines is raising alarms among public health experts and creating a major challenge as the U.S. tries to move past […]
Merck’s targeted lung cancer drug tepotinib wins early access in UK
The UK drugs regulator has backed Merck KGaA’s MET inhibitor for the treatment of some patients with non-small cell lung cancer under the early access […]
UK fines drugmakers record £260m for price gouging NHS
The UK’s competition authority has issued its largest ever fine of more than £260 million ($360 million) to several pharma companies accused of colluding to […]
Spaces still available in the 2021 Sales Awards
There are still available spaces in the 2021 Sales Awards as we enter the last couple of months for entries.
How ERs Fail Patients With Addiction: One Patient’s Tragic Death
Jameson Rybak tried to quit using opioids nearly a dozen times within five years. Each time, he’d wait out the vomiting, sweating and chills from […]
Senate Democrats’ Plan Boosts Spending on Medicare, ACA Subsidies, Long-Term Care
The budget package Democrats are assembling in Congress would likely provide the biggest jolt to the American health care system since the passage of the […]
Influx of Medical School Students Could Overwhelm Montana Resources, Program Leaders Warn
Opening two new medical schools in Montana would stretch and possibly overwhelm the state’s physicians who provide the clinical training that students need to become […]
Can Biden’s Plan to Remove Urban Highways Improve the Health of American Cities?
Mandela Parkway, a four-lane boulevard enhanced by a median with trees and a curving footpath, stretches along a 24-block section of West Oakland. It’s the […]
Beyond the Byline: Gun violence prompts preventative intervention
Modern Healthcare Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Technology Reporter Jessica Kim Cohen talk about how some hospitals are viewing gun violence as a public […]
Galapagos reports early clinical results for SIK inhibitor
Novel drug candidate found to be generally safe and well-tolerated in inflammatory indications
Affinivax, Astellas’ pneumococcal vaccine wins breakthrough therapy status
At the same time, Affinivax and Astellas revealed positive results from the Phase II trial of ASP3772
Incyte and Novartis Publish Results of Jakafi (ruxolitinib) in P-III REACH3 Study to Treat Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease in NEJM
Shots: The P-III REACH3 study involves the safety & efficacy of ruxolitinib vs BAT in patients with steroid-refractory chronic GVHD The study showed improvements in […]
Cancer Research UK reports ‘most successful financial year’ for its spinouts
Investment raised by its spinouts more than doubled in the last year, the charity has reported
Merck’s MET inhibitor tepotinib gains positive opinion from MHRA
The positive opinion has been issued via the MHRA’s early access the medicine (EAMS) scheme
GPs could prescribe fruit and vegetables under National Food Strategy proposals
GPs could be asked to prescribe fruit and vegetables as well as ‘food-related education and social support’ under plans set out in a report commissioned […]
World Hepatitis Day 2021
Every 30 seconds, a person dies from a hepatitis-related illness. This terrible death toll is why the mantra for World Hepatitis Day (July 28) this […]
Scrap CQC checks and tick-box targets to help GPs cope this winter, report warns
CQC inspections and non-emergency GP work should halt to help practices cope with a likely surge in respiratory illness alongside dual COVID-19 and flu jab […]
Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson yet to apply for COVID-19 vaccines licence in India: Sources
Another giant pharma company Moderna is supposed to donate seven million doses to India from the United States under Covax is still pending.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 14 July 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 14 July 2021.
UK drug companies fined £260m for inflating prices for NHS
Watchdog issues warning after abuses that included paying would-be rivals to stay out of the market The UK’s competition watchdog has imposed fines totalling more […]
Amoli Organics Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ ADL/ R&D On 18th July 2021
Amoli Organics Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ ADL/ R&D On 18th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ ADL/ R&D Departments @ Amoli Organics […]
Galapagos Reports Results of GLPG3667 in P-Ib Study for the Treatment of Psoriasis
Shots: The P-Ib study evaluates GLPG3667 (low/high dose) vs PBO in 31 patients in a ratio (1:1:1) in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis […]
Cybersecurity: The Hidden Health Tech Crisis No One’s Talking About
Roel Decneut, CMO at Lansweeper The life-saving capabilities of technology in a healthcare environment are beyond dispute. Medical professionals in hospital environments rely on networked […]
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QC- Microbiology/ Process Maintenance/ Instrumentation On 16th July 2021
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QC- Microbiology/ Process Maintenance/ Instrumentation On 16th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QC- Microbiology/ Process […]
Vital Pharma -Walk-Ins for freshers & experienced in Production/ Stores On 17th & 19th July 2021
Vital Pharma -Walk-Ins for freshers & experienced in Production/ Stores On 17th & 19th July 2021 Job Description Company Name: Vital Pharma Walk-Ins for freshers & […]
Eli Lilly to Acquire Protomer Technologies for ~$1B
Shots: Eli Lilly to acquire Protomer Technologies for ~$1B, with the achievement of future development and commercial milestones Earlier, Lilly led an equity investment in […]
Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ Production On 17th July 2021
Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ Production On 17th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ Production Departments @ Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd Department: Quality Control/ […]
SMS Lifesciences -Walk-In Interview for Production On 16th & 17th July’ 2021
SMS Lifesciences -Walk-In Interview for Production On 16th & 17th July’ 2021 Job Description Company Profile: SMS Lifesciences India Limited is presently engaged in the […]
Bharat Biotech Ltd.- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 17th July 2021
Bharat Biotech Ltd.- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 17th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced in QA, QC, Engineering […]
NAI & IPO Release List of Top 100 Universities Receiving Patents in 2020
By Donald Zuhn — Earlier this month, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) published their annual list of […]
NAI & IPO Release List of Top 100 Universities Receiving Patents in 2020
By Donald Zuhn — Earlier this month, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) published their annual list of […]
NAI & IPO Release List of Top 100 Universities Receiving Patents in 2020
By Donald Zuhn — Earlier this month, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) published their annual list of […]
Q-&-A on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
The post Q-&-A on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness appeared first on Healthy Debate.
The way it grows: CMI Media Group and Compas tap new leadership to build on gains
The way it grows: CMI Media Group and Compas tap new leadership to build on gains bbulik Wed, 07/14/2021 – 23:01
Zydus Cadila-Walk-In Interviews for Packing / Manufacturing Dept. On 18th July 2021
Zydus Cadila-Walk-In Interviews for Packing / Manufacturing Dept. On 18th July 2021 Company Profile: Zydus Cadila is one of the Indias leading healthcare companies and […]
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreen Because of Benzene Traces
The company said it had determined that daily exposure to five Neutrogena and Aveeno sprays would not cause adverse health effects, but recalled the products […]
Report income & household changes to the Marketplace as they happen
If you’re enrolled in a Marketplace plan and your income or household changes, update your application as soon as possible. These changes may affect the […]
Johnson & Johnson recalling 5 sunscreen products due to discovery of cancer-causing chemical
Johnson & Johnson issued a recall on Wednesday for five aerosol sunscreen products after finding low amounts of a substance that could cause cancer with enough […]
Cleveland Clinic Says It Won’t Administer Aduhelm to Patients
The major medical center’s rejection of the new Alzheimer’s drug is one of the starkest signs of concern over its effectiveness.
Total Cost of Schizophrenia in the US was nearly $300 billion in 2020
That is the finding from a white paper from the Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance titled “Societal Costs of Schizophrenia & Related Disorders“. I am […]
CMS proposes to cover mental health virtual visits through 2022
In the 1,747-page rule, which will be finalized later this year, CMS proposes expanding access to telehealth for behavioral healthcare, including for the first time […]
What we know so far about the $3.5 trillion budget deal
Top Senate Democrats on Wednesday pitched their colleagues on a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that would pave the way to pass a wide-ranging spending package […]
Hospitals sue surgical robot maker, saying it forced them into restrictive contracts
Health systems filed two separate class action lawsuits against surgical robot maker Intuitive Surgical. They allege that the company used its market power to force […]
Overnight Health Care: Senate budget deal to provide new funding for Medicare, Medicaid, ObamaCare | More than 2 million sign up during ObamaCare special enrollment period | US drug overdose deaths rose to record last year
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care. In another change to the Tokyo Olympics, the medal ceremonies will feature winning athletes placing their own medals around […]
Summer setback: COVID deaths and cases rising again globally
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a […]
Despite Early Struggles, Home Health Providers Adjusting to the ‘No-Pay RAP’
Home health providers have over half a year of “no-pay RAPs” under their belts now. Just like COVID-19 and the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), their […]
Crisis in Direct Care ‘Will Explode’ Without Immediate Government Support, PHI Warns
From low wages to a lack of career advancement opportunities, there are a number of issues that plague the caregiver workforce. Under the current presidential […]
FDA notifies Amgen of misbranding of its biological product, Neulasta, due to false or misleading promotional communications about the product’s benefit
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an untitled letter to Amgen Inc. for the misbranding of its biological product, Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) injection, for […]
Providers vow to fight Medicare pay freeze
Providers won’t get a pay increase under Medicare’s proposed 2022 physician fee schedule. They’re already asking Congress for more money.
8 vaccinated health care workers get COVID-19 at pool party in Las Vegas: report
Eight vaccinated health care workers contracted the coronavirus at a pool party back in June in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.The Sunrise Hospital […]
ONC seeks comments on draft EHR reporting criteria for vendors
The first draft of a set of criteria that developers of electronic health records will be required to report on has been released for public […]
Nursing home staff size related to COVID-19 outbreaks, study finds
COVID-19 case rates at nursing homes with the most unique staff members were 92% higher than at facilities with the lowest numbers of staff.
Senate budget deal to provide new funding for Medicare, Medicaid, ObamaCare
The $3.5 trillion budget deal reached by Senate Democrats will include funding for a range of major health care priorities, from expanding Medicare and Medicaid […]
Mission Buys Healthy Living Network, Effectively Doubling Its Overall Business
Mission Healthcare announced Wednesday that it has acquired Healthy Living Network, a multi-state home health provider founded over a decade ago. The deal is the […]
Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don’t Mix
Grapefruit juice and grapefruit can affect the way your medicines work, and that food and drug interaction can cause problems. The severity of the interaction […]
Kindred Healthcare expands rehab services in long-term acute care hospitals
Patients in physical rehab will receive 24/7 nursing care and at least three hours of therapy a day for five days a week from trained […]
Half of people who wanted to ‘wait and see’ earlier this year now vaccinated, research says
Half of the people who wanted to “wait and see” before getting the coronavirus vaccine earlier this year have now gotten a shot, the KFF COVID-19 […]
Most in new poll approve of Biden administration’s ‘door-to-door’ vaccine awareness plan
Most Americans approve of the Biden administration’s “door-to-door” vaccine awareness proposal, according to a Morning Consult-Politico poll released Wednesday. Overall, 54 percent of respondents said […]
Initial hospital costs for gun injuries tops $1B per year: GAO report
The cost of initial treatment for gun-related injuries in hospitals exceeds $1 billion per year, with public health coverage accounting for the majority of the […]
More than two million sign up for ACA plans during special enrollment
More than 2 million people have signed up for subsidized health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act since President Joe Biden reopened health insurance […]
Long-awaited interoperability framework TEFCA to go live in 2022, ONC says
The government will use the rest of 2021 to solicit more feedback before finalizing the first iteration of the Common Agreement and the technical framework […]
Why Virtual Care is Key to Health Systems Long-Term Business Strategy
Catherine Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at Zipnosis Over the past year, the shortcomings and gaps in healthcare have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Netherlands reimposing work-at-home guidelines as COVID-19 cases soar
The Netherlands is reimposing work-from-home guidelines as coronavirus infections soar in the country. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the new restrictions to Parliament on Wednesday […]
VisiQuate nabs $50M for RCM analytics, automation tech
The company will use the funds to develop new solutions and tools that can identify and correct anomalies in providers’ revenue cycle processes and automate […]
Anti-vaxxers gain power on right, triggering new fears
Public health experts are growing increasingly concerned about a rise in anti-vaccination rhetoric among elected officials and right-wing media as a new wave of coronavirus […]
‘A Tricky Balance’: Reassessing Virtual Care Beyond the Pandemic
Widespread virtual care options were deployed amid the COVID-19 pandemic to follow the necessary health protocols for keeping patients and providers safe. But beyond the […]
Oscar Health unveils tool for LGBTQ+ community
The move comes as the care challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community increasingly catch policymakers and investors’ eyes.
Eli Lilly gets glucose-sensing “smart insulin” via buyout of preclinical Protomer
Eli Lilly has Protomer Technologies, a preclinical startup developing next-generation insulin that senses blood glucose levels and adjusts its activity accordingly. The technology could eliminate […]
Why 17 systems invested $95M in data after a tough year
Advocate Aurora Health, Memorial Hermann and Providence are among 17 health systems investing millions into Truveta, a for-profit company that plans to aggregate and sell […]
Kekule Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews (20 +Openings) for Freshers & Experienced in QA/ Production/ R&D On 15th to 17th July 2021
Kekule Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews (20 +Openings) for Freshers & Experienced in QA/ Production/ R&D On 15th to 17th July 2021 Job Description Department: QA/ Production/ R&D […]
Scientists identify new gut-liver drug recycling process
A team of pharmaceutical researchers is reporting a newly recognized process of drug metabolism in the intestines – followed by recycling through the liver – […]
Olivia Rodrigo makes surprise appearance at White House briefing
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room on Wednesday afternoon to promote coronavirus vaccinations.Rodrigo, who is meeting with […]
Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Production Formulation On 18th July 2021
Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Production Formulation On 18th July 2021 Job Description Department: QC/ Production Formulation Positions: Sr. Officer/ Officer/ Executive/ Technician/ Operator Experience: 2-7 years […]
GPs ‘ignored’ as practice-level jabs ruled out for COVID-19 booster campaign
NHS England has ruled out administration of COVID-19 booster jabs at individual practice level in an enhanced service document for phase 3 of the vaccination […]
AI-driven ‘clock’ predicts aging-related illness and mortality
Scientists in the US have developed an artificial intelligence-powered ‘clock’ that can estimate a person’s chance of developing an illness or dying based on the […]
Meet Wheel: The Mysterious, White-Label Telehealth Startup Bolstering ‘Next-Gen’ Virtual Care
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Stealthy telehealth startup Wheel just closed a $50M series B and CEO Michelle Davey is here to reveal the mystery […]
Why Are Women and Men So Different in Autoimmune Disease?
That last post on vaccine reactions mentioned autotimmune disease several times, and that brings up a question that’s been outstanding for many decades now. If […]
Teladoc Health Integrates Solo platform with Microsoft Teams for Health Systems
What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health announced a collaboration with Microsoft in which Teladoc Health’s Solo platform for hospitals and health systems will be integrated into the Microsoft Teams […]
U.S. overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
That estimate far eclipses the high of about 72,000 drug overdose deaths reached the previous year and amounts to a 29% increase.
More than 2 million sign up during ObamaCare special enrollment period
Administration officials announced Wednesday that more than 2 million people have signed up for health insurance during the special enrollment period using both federal and state marketplaces.A […]
ONC releases timeline for interoperability network
The ONC plans to have its Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement network up and operational by 2022.
Sprout’s female libido drug Addyi back in FDA’s crosshairs years after controversial approval
Sprout’s female libido drug Addyi back in FDA’s crosshairs years after controversial approval esagonowsky Wed, 07/14/2021 – 11:34
Vectura’s $1.45B sale to tobacco giant Philip Morris under fire from British business secretary: report
Vectura’s $1.45B sale to tobacco giant Philip Morris under fire from British business secretary: report fkansteiner Wed, 07/14/2021 – 11:30
The attribution challenge that could hamstring Amazon Care
The more value-based payment contracts a health plan strikes, the more likely its members can be part of overlapping arrangements—creating challenges for the health plan […]
Lilly Acquires Protomer Technologies in Potential $1-Billion Deal
Eli Lilly and Company has announced its acquisition of biotech firm Protomer Technologies, giving it a protein-engineering platform for next-generation protein therapeutics.
Funding for Key HIV Commodities in PEPFAR Countries
In many low- and middle-income countries, PEPFAR and the Global Fund are significant funders of commodities to diagnose, treat, and prevent HIV, along with country […]
