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STAT+: FTC says pharmacy benefit managers are stonewalling requests for information

STAT

antitrust regulators into pharmaceutical industry middlemen has been stymied because the companies have failed to provide many of the documents that, in some cases, were requested as far back as June 2022. A much-anticipated inquiry by U.S.

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Opinion: STAT+: Some countries are moving to digital prescription drug information for patients. The U.S. shouldn’t follow suit

STAT

Having all of these details in accessible, printed documents keeps patients informed and mitigates the risk of medication errors. However, there’s a growing movement across the world to eliminate printed medication information, making it harder for patients to learn about the drugs that, in many cases, save their lives.

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It’s the Law Now –Cybersecurity Information in Premarket Submissions

The FDA Law Blog

The primary vehicle for FDA to request cybersecurity information in premarket submissions has been guidance documents. Congress has given FDA the authority to require device manufacturers to provide cybersecurity information in their premarket submissions for a “cyber device.”

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Clinical Document World | Virtual 2021

pharmaphorum

Join us at our 2nd Clinical Document World Virtual event on January 19-21, 2021, alongside your TMF, clinical quality, document management, and clinical professionals to explore a strategic clinical process and ensure a complete Document Management Process. Focus on ensuring high quality documentation.

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Despite federal disclosure rules, state prisons hide information on hepatitis C-related deaths

STAT

It’s virtually impossible to get information from states and correctional facilities about why people die in prison.

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How has the evolution of data changed independent pharmacy?

Drug Topics

But is the collected information being used to help with documentation, care planning, and reimbursement? Big data and analytics are everywhere—including in independent pharmacy.

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ViVE 2024: Health systems are making big bets on AI. Here's how

Fierce Healthcare

LOS ANGELES — AI took center stage at the ViVE 2024 conference this week and health systems across the country are deploying the tech to tackle issues from easing the drudgery of medical docum | AI took center stage at the ViVE 2024 conference this week and health systems across the country are deploying the tech to tackle issues from easing the drudgery (..)