Wed.Jan 26, 2022

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Immunocore claims first-ever FDA approval for TCR cancer therapy

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Immunocore has secured a piece of biotech industry history, becoming the first company to get an FDA approval for a cancer therapeutic based on T cell receptor (TCR) technology. The US regulator cleared the company’s lead TCR Kimmtrak (tebentafusp; formerly IMCgp100 ) – a bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) that consists of a soluble TCR targeting gp100 expressed on cancer cells fused to a protein that binds CD3 receptors on lymphocytes – as a treatment for unresectable or metastatic uveal me

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Senate health leaders preview bipartisan plan to overhaul the nation's public health response

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Senate health leaders preview bipartisan plan to overhaul the nation's public health response. dmuoio. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:17.

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Digital health firms nab record $57.2bn funding in 2021; report

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The final numbers are in, and now it’s official – digital health companies raked in a massive $57.2 billion in funding last year, beating prior records with a 79% increase over 2020. The data from CB Insights’ annual State of Digital Health report notes that the record investments were apparent across all geographies and were “fuelled by the growing need to provide digital solutions and delivery models to patients during the pandemic.” Highlights of the year included an a

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Number of ACOs increases modestly to 483 for 2022, which advocates say should be wake-up call

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Number of ACOs increases modestly to 483 for 2022, which advocates say should be wake-up call. rking. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 13:36.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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US vs EU: How can Europe translate home-grown innovation into biotech success?

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We have seen a boom in biotech initial public offerings over the last two years, but many of Europe’s offerings have migrated to the United States. So, what can we do to keep home-grown science on European soil? From the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines to GSK’s lifesaving antibody treatments, European innovation has played a crucial role in the global response to COVID-19.

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Uber taps first chief medical officer for growing healthcare arm

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Uber taps first chief medical officer for growing healthcare arm. rtorrence. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 16:24.

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Health cost regulator tells Mass General Brigham to clamp down on spending, critiques $2B expansion plan

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Health cost regulator tells Mass General Brigham to clamp down on spending, critiques $2B expansion plan. dmuoio. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 15:23.

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Bright ideas, new partnerships, and fun on tap at SCOPE 2022

Outsourcing Pharma

The upcoming industry event offers attendees (in-person and virtual) a range of opportunities to learn, connect, and innovate, according to an organizer.

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Biden admin redirected nearly $7B of provider relief to COVID vaccine, therapeutics purchases: report

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Biden admin redirected nearly $7B of provider relief to COVID vaccine, therapeutics purchases: report. dmuoio. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 16:22.

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The key to effective shared decision making is to involve people in meaningful conversations about their choices

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NICE has recently published a guideline on Shared decision making (nice.org.uk) (SDM) which defines SDM as a collaborative process involving a person and their healthcare professional working together to reach a joint decision about care. In essence, the clinician provides evidence-based information using a variety of tools and techniques to describe risks and benefits and encourages the person to express their beliefs, values, and choices.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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NextGen Healthcare eyes opportunities to build up RCM business amid tight healthcare labor market

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NextGen Healthcare eyes opportunities to build up RCM business amid tight healthcare labor market. hlandi. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:04.

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Synthetic Control Arms – ambition to action

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Clinical trials are involved, expensive, and have been done largely the same way for decades but with today’s technology all that can change. With drawn-out timelines and billions in investments, traditional clinical trial methods are increasingly a barrier to cost-efficient and timely drug development. Synthetic data is addressing this head-on by harnessing historical clinical trials and real-world data to create simulation scenarios and optimise protocol design.

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Maven Clinic adds new positions to focus on evidence-based care redesign

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Maven Clinic adds new positions to focus on evidence-based care redesign. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 09:59.

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J&J eyes “tuck-in deals” as consumer health spinoff nears

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Johnson & Johnson has said the impending spin-off of its consumer health division won’t stop it from “forging ahead” with M&A deals to expand its other businesses including pharma and medical devices. Joaquin Duato. On a conference call to discuss the company’s fourth-quarter results, new chief executive Joaquin Duato said the focus will continue to be on “tuck-in” deals to help fill its R&D pipeline, but said he would also consider larger deals &#

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Anthem reports $1.1B in profit for Q4, doubling its haul year over year

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Anthem reports $1.1B in profit for Q4, doubling its haul year over year. pminemyer. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 07:52.

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SCOPE award salutes heroic innovation in clinical trial solutions

Outsourcing Pharma

One of the finalists for the 2022 Participant Engagement Award (saluting patient recruitment and retention solution) will be announced as winner at SCOPE.

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Golden parachute payouts worth $20M for Cerner's Feinberg, former CEO with proposed sale to Oracle

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Golden parachute payouts worth $20M for Cerner's Feinberg, former CEO with proposed sale to Oracle. hlandi. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 13:37.

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Risk-based quality management ‘perfect’ for DCTs: CluePoints

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A leader from the RBQM solutions specialists offers a preview of his SCOPE 2022 presentation on tools suited to decentralized trial design and management.

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Drug of Choice for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) – Case Study

Med Ed 101

JE is a 71-year-old female with a history of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), osteoporosis, GERD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Her current medications include: Alendronate 70 mg weekly Prednisone 15 mg daily Vitamin D 2,000 units daily Omeprazole 20 mg daily Losartan 50 mg daily Atorvastatin 20 mg daily Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a diagnosis you are likely […].

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Healthcare Industry Innovators and Workplace Equality Advocates Announced as 2022 Award Recipients by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association

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Westlake Village BioPartners’ Beth Seidenberg, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Christopher Boerner, and CEEK Women’s Health’s Wendy White Earn Top Industry Honors. FAIRFIELD, NJ (25 January, 2022) – The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) announces the 2022 Woman of the Year, Honorable Mentor, and STAR. The honorees recognized for their significant contributions to healthcare and the advancement of women in the industry will be recognized at the HBA’s 32nd annual Woman of the Year event on 10 M

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FDA slaps hold on trials of Gilead’s CD47 drug magrolimab

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The FDA has placed a partial clinical fold on clinical trials of Gilead Sciences’ magrolimab, the centre piece of its $4.9 billion acquisition of Forty Seven in 2020. The regulatory move applies only to trials of magrolimab given alongside Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Vidaza (azacitidine), and stems from an “imbalance” in investigator-reported serious adverse events between study arms, said the drugmaker.

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COVID-19 lateral flow tests available from pharmacies

Druggist

. . The post COVID-19 lateral flow tests available from pharmacies appeared first on Druggist.Online.

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Omicron relief: Pfizer and BioNTech initiate study into targeted vaccine

Pharma Times

COVID-19 vaccine luminaries Pfizer and BioNTech study will examine data from the current booster and consider need for specific Omicron jab

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FLIP sync: Collaboration for inhibitors and cancer treatments

Pharma Times

Ipsen and Domainex collaboration will provide an exclusive licence to develop innovative inhibitors and pioneering cancer treatments

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