Humana, IBM Watson Health team up to provide access to AI chatbot
Through a new collaboration, Humana’s Employer Group members will gain access to IBM Watson Health’s AI-powered digital assistant. The chatbot will provide information on member […]
Sharecare confirms plans to go public through SPAC merger
Digital health startup Sharecare plans to go public through a merger with a blank-check company created by Alan Mnuchin. The deal will value the company […]
Biden officials move to begin rescinding Medicaid work requirements
The Biden administration on Friday moved to start the process of revoking Medicaid work requirements, one of the signature health care policies of the Trump […]
Cuomo faces rising scrutiny over COVID-19 nursing home deaths
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is facing mounting scrutiny over his handling of COVID-19 nursing home deaths after revelations that a top aide said […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: February 12, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
CMS pulls back on Medicaid work requirement policies
The Biden administration started to unwind a controversial Trump-era policy that allows states to force low-income residents to work to enroll in Medicaid coverage. But […]
Amicus’s path to unseat Sanofi in rare disease gets steeper after Phase 3 miss
Amicus Therapeutics CEO John Crowley said the totality of data support the Pompe disease therapy’s submission to the FDA. That rolling application is on track […]
This Week in Coronavirus: February 5 to February 11
During the 55th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world is at nearly 108 million COVID-19 cases. The U.S. […]
Antibody-Dependent Enhancement and the Coronavirus Vaccines
I’m getting a lot of queries about antibody-dependent enhancement these days, and I can only assume that’s because there’s a lot of talk about this […]
FDA Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor of a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
FDA Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor of a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
FDA Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor of a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
FDA Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor of a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
FDA Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor of a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
F.D.A. Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor of a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
Illinois governor, local officials blast Mercy Hospital’s plan to shutter without state approval
A group of elected officials, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, is condemning Mercy Hospital & Medical Center owner Trinity Health for moving to shutter the Chicago […]
Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
Many countries use independent review boards to balance innovation and profit.
Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
Many countries use independent review boards to balance innovation and profit.
Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
Many countries use independent review boards to balance innovation and profit.
Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
Many countries use independent review boards to balance innovation and profit.
Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
Many countries use independent review boards to balance innovation and profit.
5 things to watch during the ACA exchange special enrollment period
Some carriers are preparing for the special enrollment by adjusting their projected revenues, switching up their marketing strategy and worrying over the impact to their […]
Coronavirus variant cases have doubled in US since the end of January
The United States has seen cases of coronavirus variants from South Africa, the United Kingdom and Brazil double since the end of January. The Center for […]
CDC presses for schools to reopen with precautions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday released long-awaited guidance on safely reopening schools, emphasizing the importance of having schools open as […]
Black hospital encounters vaccine mistrust from unlikely source
Just 37% of the 600 doctors, nurses and support staff at Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago have been vaccinated even though healthcare workers are first […]
Black hospital faces vaccine mistrust from unlikely source
Just 37% of the 600 doctors, nurses and support staff at Roseland Community Hospital have been vaccinated even though healthcare workers are first in line. […]
Montana governor lifts state mask mandate
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) lifted the state’s mask mandate Friday, fulfilling a campaign pledge, after he said the state has made significant progress vaccinating […]
In Search of the Shot
Too little covid vaccine and too great a demand: That’s what KHN readers from around the country detail in their often exasperating quest to snag […]
CDT, eHI Share Proposed Consumer Health Data Privacy Framework
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Third-party breach exposed data on 3.5 million, Florida insurer says
Hackers attacked Florida Healthy Kids Corp.’s web hosting vendor and inappropriately accessed and tampered with the addresses of some of the 3.5 million people affected.
Sharecare to go public through SPAC merger, Anthem investment
The Atlanta-based Sharecare also announced it received an expanded investment from Anthem, a strategic partner of the digital health startup.
F.D.A. Agrees Moderna Can Increase Vaccine Supply in Each Vial
Federal regulators are in favor a simple, potentially quick fix to bolster coronavirus vaccine supplies: more doses per bottle.
Next Up Podcast: Educating patients on the COVID-19 vaccine With Dr. Joseph Cacchione
Dr. Joseph Cacchione, executive vice president of clinical and network services for Ascension, shares his insight on how healthcare organizations can educate their patients on […]
Register now for MedCity INVEST April 19-23 where investors and healthcare startups connect
INVEST will address six broad themes through a mix of live and pre-recorded sessions: Public Health and Health Equity; Healthcare Delivery; Healthcare Investing & Financing; Empowering Patients; Behavioral […]
The Year Of Virtual Co(Creation)
If 2020 was the year that cemented the role of virtual advisory boards and virtual engagement in many forms, then we believe that 2021 will […]
Healthcare industry in January reported 958,000 records breached
The largest breach reported in January affected roughly 640,000 patients at Abilene, Texas-based Hendrick Health.
New Jersey officials blame Microsoft glitches for vaccine scheduling issues
New Jersey officials are blaming Microsoft systems that were supposed to help vaccination efforts for allegedly glitching over the past five weeks, hindering the ability for a smooth […]
S.D. Governor Gives State High Marks in Handling the Pandemic. Are They Deserved?
“We did have tragedies and we did have losses. But we also got through it better than virtually every other state.” South Dakota Gov. Kristi […]
‘It shows what we’re capable of’: the NHS’s vaccine triumph
A huge effort has helped the UK provide 14m first doses of Covid vaccines in about two months Coronavirus – latest updates See all our […]
Lee Pharma Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 16th to 18th Feb’ 2021
Lee Pharma Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 16th to 18th Feb’ 2021 Job Description Hiring Fresher in Production Documentation & Experience in QC […]
Mallinckrodt faces regulatory delay as COVID-19 restrictions continue to upend FDA’s inspection schedule
Mallinckrodt faces regulatory delay as COVID-19 restrictions continue to upend FDA’s inspection schedule fkansteiner Fri, 02/12/2021 – 11:24
Japanese panel signs off on Pfizer coronavirus vaccine approval
Japan is expected to soon begin administering its first coronavirus vaccines to citizens following a Japanese health panel’s decision Friday to recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech inoculation […]
Daily coronavirus cases tip back over 100,000
Daily new coronavirus cases tipped back over 100,000 on Thursday after having fallen below that threshold for the first time since the fall earlier in […]
Athulitha Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 13th Feb’ 2021
Athulitha Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 13th Feb’ 2021 Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced -Production / R&D Department @ Athulitha […]
Sharecare to Go Public in SPAC IPO Deal, Reaching $3.9B Valuation
What You Should Know: – Digital health company Sharecare and special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp, today announced an agreement to merge […]
Innovare Labs Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Chemical R&D On 14th Feb’ 2021
Innovare Labs Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Chemical R&D On 14th Feb’ 2021 Innovare Labs Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Chemical R&D On 14th Feb’ […]
Alkem Laboratories Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Engineering On 13th & 14th Feb’ 2021
Alkem Laboratories Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Engineering On 13th & 14th Feb’ 2021 Alkem Laboratories Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Engineering On 13th & […]
Two metro Detroit obstetrics practices rolled up by private equity firm
A Chicago private equity firm acquired two metro Detroit obstetrics practices in a roll-up growth strategy.
How one doctor fights the pandemic—profitably
The Innovative Express Care CEO built a large-scale COVID-19 testing program early in the pandemic that has turned out to be quite lucrative.
219K Nebraska Medicine Patients Affected by Fall Ransomware Attack
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Potential new treatment for fatal childhood brain cancer
A new research paper reveals a potential revolutionary drug combination that could become an effective treatment for the incurable brain cancer known as diffuse intrinsic […]
Green tea compound aids p53, ‘guardian of the genome’ and tumor suppressor
An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the ”guardian of the genome” for its ability […]
GPs twice as likely as hospital doctors to receive abuse from patients in pandemic
GPs are nearly twice as likely to have received abuse from patients during the COVID-19 pandemic as their counterparts in hospital, a poll suggests.
GPs twice as likely as hospital doctors to receive abuse from patients in pandemic
GPs are nearly twice as likely to have received abuse from patients during the COVID-19 pandemic as their counterparts in hospital, a poll suggests.
Regeneron, Sanofi score again in long-running PCSK9 patent fight with Amgen
Regeneron, Sanofi score again in long-running PCSK9 patent fight with Amgen esagonowsky Fri, 02/12/2021 – 09:34
The Virus Is Evolving. But So Are Your Antibodies
To locate some of the world’s most superpowered cells, look no further than the human immune system. The mission of these hometown heroes is threefold: […]
GlaxoSmithKline to shut down antibiotics production, cut 300 jobs in wake of Novartis buyout
GlaxoSmithKline to shut down antibiotics production, cut 300 jobs in wake of Novartis buyout bbulik Fri, 02/12/2021 – 09:18
The Future of Remote Care Automation Begins with Cardiac Rehabilitation
Uri Bettesh, CEO and Founder of Datos Health 2020 was undeniably the year that saw telehealth and remote care services come to the forefront of medical care. Many have […]
MOVIANTO -DENNIS SPAMER, new Board Member of Movianto GERMANY
The Walden Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Spamer (38) as member of the Board authorized to sign as statutory director of […]
Tackling ‘undoable’ workload key to reversing GP workforce crisis
Retaining experienced GPs will remain a ‘massive challenge’ unless unmanageable workload is addressed and doctors are no longer expected to see 50-60 patients a day, […]
Tackling ‘undoable’ workload key to reversing GP workforce crisis
Retaining experienced GPs will remain a ‘massive challenge’ unless unmanageable workload is addressed and doctors are no longer expected to see 50-60 patients a day, […]
Pandemic leaves three quarters of GPs fearing investigation over factors outside their control
Over three quarters of GPs fear the COVID-19 pandemic will leave them facing investigations triggered by factors outside their control such as delayed referrals or […]
Pandemic leaves three quarters of GPs fearing investigation over factors outside their control
Over three quarters of GPs fear the COVID-19 pandemic will leave them facing investigations triggered by factors outside their control such as delayed referrals or […]
PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Feb 08 – 12, 2021)
Visby’s POC COVID-19 Test Receives the US FDA’s EUA for Use in CLIA Waived Settings Published: Feb 12, 2020 | Tags: Visby, POC, COVID-19, Test, Receives, […]
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The latest: What they are saying: Intellectual property protections vital to COVID-19 research, development and manufacturing
Strong and reliable IP protections – including patents – have supported America’s robust innovation ecosystem by promoting discovery, development, affordability and access to new treatments […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: What Do We Know About Those Who Want to “Wait and See” Before Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine?
This brief examines how people to “wait and see” how the COVID-19 vaccine is working for other people before getting vaccinated themselves with different partisan […]
Pfizer, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of One Lot Of Children’s Advil® Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored 4 FL OZ Bottle
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, a division of Pfizer Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of Children’s Advil® Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored 4 FL OZ Bottle because […]
Coronavirus hospitalizations hit lowest level in nearly three months
More than 74,000 people remain in the hospital due to COVID-19 as of Thursday, the lowest level in nearly three months, according to data from […]
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Read about news from healthcare startups Carrum Health, Turing, and new companies in the Illumina Accelerator program.
Greater Melbourne Area declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer has declared the Greater Melbourne area a COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period […]
Visby’s POC COVID-19 Test Receives the US FDA’s EUA for Use in CLIA Waived Settings
Shots: The US FDA has granted EUA for rapid PCR COVID-19 test use at the POC and authorized for use in CLIA waived settings Visby […]
EC approves Ogluo™ (glucagon) injection for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia
The European Commission (EC) has approved Ogluo (glucagon) injection for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and over […]
Ireland is open: The biologics boom boosting the Irish economy
The life sciences industry has an important role in the Irish economy, with sectors such as biologics booming across the country. Rory Mullen, head of […]
Disinformation and safety concerns could prevent successful COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
According to a new statement, disinformation and safety concerns surrounding mRNA vaccines could result in COVID-19 vaccine uptake issues, damaging chances of achieving herd immunity […]
Ipsen’s John Chaddock on making neurotoxins a priority for healthcare systems
Injected neurotoxins can be incredibly potent in treating spasticity from neurological diseases, but the field doesn’t always get the attention it needs. Ipsen’s John Chaddock […]
Want to get to herd immunity? Think micro to go macro.
To counter vaccine hesitancy, especially dominant in at-risk communities, we need hyper-local and population-specific vaccine programs.
DECODR app identifies unintentional DNA mutations from CRISPR gene therapies
Scientists have developed an app that can scan for unintended mistakes when using CRISPR to repair genetic mutations that cause disease. The new tool, called […]
Takeda Collaborates with Ensoma to Accelerate Next-Generation In Vivo Gene Therapies
Shots: Ensoma to receive $100M in up front & preclinical research payment, $10M in equity investment, and is eligible to receive $1.25B as development and […]
The global smart syringe market should surpass $15,500mn by 2027, finds report
New estimates suggest the global smart syringe market should be worth more than $15,500 million by 2027, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]
Limited Therapies in the Pipeline: Watch out for Rare Indications that Calls Out for Novel Therapies
Rare diseases affect a small percent of the population. In the United States, a rare disease is a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people […]
Rising prescription copays drops adherence, spikes mortality, research shows
A $10.40 increase in out-of-pocket costs per prescription was associated with a 22.6% drop in consumption and a 32.7% increase in monthly mortality rates.
Alembic Global Holding SA gets USFDA nod for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment injection
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Friday said its arm, Alembic Global Holding SA, has received approval from the US health regulator for its generic Treprostinil […]
Proportion of NHS budget spent on primary care must double, says RCGP chair
The NHS must double the proportion of its annual budget spent on primary care to match the world’s most effective integrated healthcare systems, the RCGP […]
Proportion of NHS budget spent on primary care must double, says RCGP chair
The NHS must double the proportion of its annual budget spent on primary care to match the world’s most effective integrated healthcare systems, the RCGP […]
Roche Reports Results of Faricimab in Four P-III Studies for Diabetic Macular Edema and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Shots: The P-III YOSEMITE & RHINE studies involve assessing faricimab (6mg at personalized dosing intervals of up to 4mos. and at fixed 2mos. intervals) vs […]
Richard Francis on his Purespring plans: the pharmaphorum podcast
In this episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, our news editor Richard Staines talks to Richard Francis, who took over as CEO of gene therapy company […]
Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide effective against obesity in new trial
Novo Nordisk’s hopes of getting semaglutide approved for obesity management may have received a boost, with a new, large trial showing the drug was able […]
GPs to begin ‘cohort 6’ COVID-19 jabs from 15 February – and second doses from 1 March
GPs will start vaccinating patients in ‘cohort 6’ – those aged 16-64 with underlying health conditions – from 15 February, and will focus on administering […]
Health Policy Valentines to Warm the Heart
Nothing warms our hearts like a few good Health Policy Valentines ― especially those that are sweet on KHN. Tweeters lit up our timeline in […]
Wilmington Healthcare launches new platform to map the formulary landscape
Healthcare intelligence provider Wilmington Healthcare has launched a new platform that enables pharma companies to develop a clear picture of formulary status across therapy areas […]
Journalists Broach Topics From Vaccines and Super Bowl to True Love
KHN senior correspondent Julie Appleby discussed Hillsdale Hospital and the complications of covid-19 vaccine distribution with Michigan Radio’s “Stateside” on Feb. 4. Click here to […]
Orexo eyes real-world testing of its modia opioid use disorder app
Orexo will start a new study of its modia app – used to treat people with opioid use disorder – to test how it performs […]
Novartis antibiotic retreat doesn’t stop Sandoz buying GSK drugs
Novartis exited novel antibiotics R&D three years ago, but is clearly still interested in the category – its Sandoz unit has just spent $350 million […]
Entry deadline extended for INTCR 2021
The entry deadline for the 2021 International Clinical Researcher of the Year has been extended to the 16th of April.
Regeneron’s Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Patients with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Shots: The approval is based on P-III ELIPSE trial that involves assessing Evkeeza (15 mg/kg, IV, q4w) + vs PBO in 65 patients aged ≥12yrs. […]
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Novartis to Acquire GSK’s Cephalosporin Antibiotics Business
Shots: GSK to receive $350M at closing, along with ~$150M as milestones. The transaction is expected to close in H2’21 The transaction will allow GSK […]
BMS Collaborate with Molecular Templates to Develop Engineered Toxin Body Therapies for Cancer
Shots: MTEM to receive $70M up front and is also eligible to receive ~$1.3B as development, regulatory and sales milestone along with royalties on future […]
Plastic Surgery Cost in South Korea – Treatment Handbook for Patient Traveling Overseas
Plastic surgery has witnessed immense growth ever since it was first performed in 1917. It has emerged as a broad field which focuses on reconstruction […]
$7 million for research into neurofibromatosis
The Australian Government is providing $7 million through the Medical Research Future Fund for research into neurofibromatosis.
Top Pharma -Walk-In Interviews List (Freshers & Experienced) On 13th & 14th Feb’ 2021
Top Pharma -Walk-In Interviews List (Freshers & Experienced) On 13th & 14th Feb’ 2021 1. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 19th Feb’ […]
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Review Committee – call for expressions of interest to participate.
Clinicians, academics and consumers are invited to express their interest in participating in the MBS ECG Review Committee, which will review changes to MBS ECG […]
Strides Pharma receives USFDA approval for Prednisone tablets
Strides Pharma Global Pte Limited, Singapore, has received approval for Prednisone tablets USP in the strengths of 10 mg and 20 mg from the United […]
New patent for Rvl Pharms drug UPNEEQ
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for UPNEEQ Upneeq is a drug marketed by Rvl Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are four patents protecting […]
New patent for 60 Degrees drug ARAKODA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ARAKODA Arakoda is a drug marketed by 60 Degrees Pharms and is included in one NDA. There is one patent […]
New patent for Eli Lilly drug BAQSIMI
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BAQSIMI Baqsimi is a drug marketed by Eli Lilly And Co and is included in one NDA. It is available […]
New patent for Osmotica Pharm drug OSMOLEX ER
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OSMOLEX+ER Osmolex Er is a drug marketed by Osmotica Pharm and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
New patent for Teva Branded drug AUSTEDO
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for AUSTEDO Austedo is a drug marketed by Teva Branded Pharm and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
New patent for Intercept Pharms drug OCALIVA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OCALIVA Ocaliva is a drug marketed by Intercept Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
New patent for Sunovion Pharms drug APTIOM
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for APTIOM Aptiom is a drug marketed by Sunovion Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
New patent expiration for ASPEN drug ENJUVIA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ENJUVIA Enjuvia is a drug marketed by Aspen and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this […]
Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Poland?
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Poland. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) […]
Experience the Art of Science on Your Drug Development Project with Pfizer CentreOne
Pfizer CentreOne® is a global CDMO embedded within Pfizer and a leading supplier of specialty APIs. Visit www.pfizercentreone.com.
Finecure Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Openings for Export Logistics/ Documentations-Executive @ Ahmedabad
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Over 9,000 virus patients sent into NY nursing homes
The new number of recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is more than 40% higher than what the state health department previously released.
Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Engineering/ Eng. Store/ QA On 12th & 13th Feb’ 2021
Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Engineering/ Eng. Store/ QA On 12th & 13th Feb’ 2021 Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Engineering/ […]
Mahalakshmi Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 12th & 13th Feb’ 2021
Mahalakshmi Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 12th & 13th Feb’ 2021 Mahalakshmi Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 12th & 13th Feb’ […]
Portman, Whitehouse say COVID-19 is complicating opioid addiction fight
Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said Thursday that the COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated efforts to win the fight against opioid and […]
14 major health systems launch data insights company
In an unusual move, 14 major providers — including Trinity Health, CommonSpirit Health and Tenet — have come together to launch a data analytics company. […]
Medicaid Work Requirements at the U.S. Supreme Court
Though the Trump Administration has left office, the Supreme Court is set to decide whether Medicaid work requirements – a controversial policy advanced by the […]
It’s tax season: Have Form 1095-A?
If anyone in your household had a Marketplace plan in 2020, you should have received Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement, by mail from the […]
EC Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Vico Therapeutics’ Oligonucleotide SCA Therapy
The EC has granted Vico Therapeutics with orphan drug designation for its investigational antisense oligonucleotide therapy for the treatment of SCA.
Exscientia Partners with University of Oxford on Alzheimer’s Treatments
Exscientia has formed a partnership with the ARUK-ODDI for the development of medicines targeting neuroinflammation to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Work Among Medicaid Adults: Implications of Economic Downturn and Work Requirements
To provide context to the current landscape of Medicaid and work, this brief explores work status and characteristics of Medicaid enrollees as well as perspectives […]
FDA approves Regeneron drug for rare, inherited form of high cholesterol
The FDA approval clears Regeneron’s drug, Evkeeza, as a treatment for the rarer of two forms of an inherited disease that causes high cholesterol levels. […]
Overnight Health Care: Biden says US will have enough doses to vaccinate every American by July | Fauci thinks widespread vaccine distribution might be available as soon as April | Long-awaited CDC guidelines on reopening schools coming tomorrow
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care. President Biden toured the National Institutes of Health, and realized that science can be pretty cool sometimes. Follow us at […]
CVS and Walmart decide who gets leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses
CVS and Walmart decide who gets leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 Thousands of pharmacies set to begin […]
Masks should fit better or be doubled up to protect against coronavirus, CDC says
Masks should fit better or be doubled up to protect against coronavirus, CDC says Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 CDC is […]
WHO recommends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against South Africa strain
WHO recommends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against South Africa strain Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 The World Health Organization (WHO) is advising […]
Childhood colds do not prevent coronavirus infection, study finds
Childhood colds do not prevent coronavirus infection, study finds Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 A study published in Cell suggests that […]
The world is still battling polio. What that warning means for COVID-19.
The world is still battling polio. What that warning means for COVID-19. Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 One of the largest […]
Risk of progression to diabetes among older adults with prediabetes
Risk of progression to diabetes among older adults with prediabetes Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 Researchers explored prediabetes among older adults […]
Massachusetts opens up vaccine eligibility to younger companions of people 75 or older
Massachusetts opens up vaccine eligibility to younger companions of people 75 or older Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 In Massachusetts, individuals […]
Giant Food reports successful vaccine pilot
Giant Food reports successful vaccine pilot Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 Giant Food reports that a recent pilot program distributing COVID-19 […]
Pfizer expects to cut COVID-19 vaccine production time by close to 50% as production ramps up, efficiencies increase
Pfizer expects to cut COVID-19 vaccine production time by close to 50% as production ramps up, efficiencies increase Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 […]
OIG: Part D opioid prescriptions dipped during onset of COVID-19 pandemic
OIG: Part D opioid prescriptions dipped during onset of COVID-19 pandemic Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 As the COVID-19 pandemic began […]
Policy for temporary compounding of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizer products during the public health emergency
Policy for temporary compounding of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizer products during the public health emergency Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 FDA […]
Fresenius Kabi pays $50 million to settle criminal charges
Fresenius Kabi pays $50 million to settle criminal charges Wed, 02/10/2021 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:30 India-based Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited (FKOL) has […]
Ready, set, pneumococcal vaccine: Pfizer teams up again with former football pro Terry Bradshaw
Ready, set, pneumococcal vaccine: Pfizer teams up again with former football pro Terry Bradshaw bbulik Thu, 02/11/2021 – 18:15
Top Clinical Conditions Targeted by Medicare Advantage Plans Under SSBCI
The number of health plans offering some kind of innovative supplemental benefit skyrocketed in the past year, reflective of health care’s increasingly strong focus on […]
The Pandemic’s Deadly Winter Surge Is Rapidly Easing
Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection suggests that nursing homes with the highest […]
At-Home Focus Helps Baystate Health Save $1,729 Per Visit in Risk-Based Population
A partnership between a five-hospital health system and at-home care company DispatchHealth considerably reduced emergency-room admissions and cost while improving patient satisfaction. Denver, Colorado-based DispatchHealth […]
After pivot from scheduling tool to telehealth platform, Zocdoc raises $150M
Zocdoc, which had built its business as an online scheduling platform for doctors, quickly pivoted at the beginning of the pandemic to offer telehealth visits. […]
Biden says US will have enough doses to vaccinate every American by July
The U.S. has secured an additional 200 million doses of coronavirus vaccine, President Biden announced Thursday, finalizing a commitment that was promised last month.Speaking at […]
5 ways hospital execs see to improve COVID-19 vaccination process
Vaccination efforts are being hindered by supply unpredictability and a lack of a cohesive national plan to distribute the vaccine, hospital executives say.
Prompt Health is creating marketplace for smart referrals
Founder and CEO Hedieh Safiyari talks about the Canadian healthcare startup on a mission to revolutionize the health and wellness experience.
800 nurses at Tenet hospital vote to authorize strike
The nurses, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, say they are fed up with poor staffing levels during and prior to the COVID-19 crisis.
Funding for Health Care Providers During the Pandemic: An Update
This summarizes the additional federal funding that has been given to health care providers to help them cope with the economic impact of the pandemic […]
Impact of pharmaceutical cost-sharing on health
A NBER working paper by Chandra et al. (2021) finds that even small levels of cost sharing have a major impact on pharmaceutical use and […]
Behind the scenes of Beaumont’s Covid-19 vaccination scheduling breach
Beaumont Health’s CIO Hans Keil spoke with MedCity News about the incident where an unknown user publicly shared a link to access its Covid-19 vaccination […]
Why patients, not EHRs, deserve our undivided attention
We cannot earn patients’ trust and respect if we are tethered to a computer in the exam room, navigating the EHR concurrent to a visit […]
Signify Health goes public in upsized IPO
Signify Health, a company that provides services for value-based care programs, went public on Thursday in an upsized IPO. The company’s stock began trading at […]
Humana to cover hospice care on some Medicare Advantage plans in five markets
Humana started offering hospice care on some of its Medicare Advantage plans in in five markets as part of a four-year Medicare demonstration.
Molina expects utilization to remain depressed in 2021
Looking ahead, executives seemed cautiously optimistic for this year but noted headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic will persist. Bright spots for the payer include the […]
Cyteir adds $80M to steer to Phase 2 with lead cancer drug, then maybe an IPO
Phase 2 testing of Cyteir’s lead cancer drug candidate later is slated to start later this year. The Series C round of funding includes crossover […]
Home-Focused Payment Innovator Signify Health Valued at $7.12B in Market Debut
It’s fair to say that Signify Health (NYSE: SGFY) — a value-based care platform that strives to shift care into the home — has had […]
Fresenius Kabi unit admits it hid records from FDA inspectors—and settles with DOJ for $50M
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Hospitals ask Supreme Court to toss 340B, site-neutral pay cuts
Hospitals asked the Supreme Court to overturn two appeals court decisions upholding Medicare payment cuts for 340B drugs and off-campus hospital outpatient office visits.
DC health says UK, South African COVID strains detected
Two separate variants of the coronavirus, first detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, have been detected in three Washington, D.C., residents, the city […]
Shell strategy looking like a bundle of compromises | Nils Pratley
Investors will get a vote on oil company’s plan to cruise down the middle lane Shell billed its net-zero by 2050 plan as an “acceleration” […]
Ebola is a master of disguise
Ebola is so pernicious because it pulls a fast one on the body, disguising itself as a dying cell. A study identifies a pathway that […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: All About Budget Reconciliation
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. President Joe Biden has said he still wants a bipartisan bill to provide the next […]
Cerner bets worst of COVID-19 hits in rear view mirror, eyes pivot to data focus
The hope is that hospital budgets will keep recovering from the pandemic, allowing clients to reinvest in core health IT while the EHR giant also […]
Alzheimer’s Turns Pain Into a Terrible Riddle
A young Denise Maso stands on the balcony of an apartment in Le Pont-de-Claix, France, where she spent most of her adult life. (Courtesy of […]
Study shows anti-inflammatory drug reduces risk of death in hospitalized COVID patients
An anti-inflammatory drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis reduces the risk of death in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19, especially when combined with the steroid […]
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Beyond output and employment: The impact of America’s biopharmaceutical industry
Particularly in recent times, biopharmaceutical companies have become increasingly important to the American economy. But just how valuable are they? In the United States, these […]
CDC to share school reopening guidelines on Friday
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to unveil guidelines on Friday for reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic as White House […]
How Tempus’ corporate counsel views healthcare innovation: A Q&A with Maggie Huston
In a wide-ranging interview, Maggie Huston, associate general counsel for precision medicine company Tempus, discusses how to balance innovation with safety as the FDA grapples […]
‘Overwhelm the problem’: Inside Biden’s war on COVID-19
The sessions start with the latest sobering statistics meant to focus the work and offer a reminder of what’s at stake: new coronavirus cases, people […]
Vaccine Equity Is ‘North Star,’ Feds Say, and Clinics Are Key to Fair Distribution
This story is from a partnership that includes NPR, Nashville Public Radio and KHN. It can be republished for free. Mary Barnett is one of […]
How a virtual reality app is being used to support GP recruitment
A virtual reality app, which shows what it is like to be a GP in the NHS, is being used to support international recruitment and […]
How a virtual reality app is being used to support GP recruitment
A virtual reality app, which shows what it is like to be a GP in the NHS, is being used to support international recruitment and […]
US Acute Care Solutions buys out minority partner, aided by $470 million commitment from Apollo Global Management
Following the deal, the company will be 90% owned by its physicians. The preferred equity from Apollo helped make the recapitalization of US Acute Care […]
Clinical Decision Support Tool Accelerates COVID-19 Evaluations
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