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CMS issued over 300 warnings, but no fines, to hospitals falling short on price transparency last year

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CMS issued over 300 warnings, but no fines, to hospitals falling short on price transparency last year. dmuoio. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 17:39.

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AstraZeneca goes bigger in amyloidosis with Neurimmune deal

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AstraZeneca has clearly made the rare disease transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) a key component of its rare disease pipeline, licensing a second drug candidate in the space of a couple of months. In the latest deal, the pharma group is paying $30 million upfront with another $730 million in milestone’s for global rights to Neurimmune’s NI006, a drug in early-stage clinical for cardiomyopathy, a progressive and fatal complication affecting some patients with ATTR.

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Healthcare smashed venture funding records in 2021 despite poor market performance

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Healthcare smashed venture funding records in 2021 despite poor market performance. rtorrence. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 11:34.

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Putting patient perspectives at the heart of kidney cancer research

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Kidney cancer is the 14 th most common cancer, with approximately 400,000 new cases worldwide every year. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is by far the most prevalent type of cancer originating from the kidney, making up nine out of ten kidney cancer diagnoses. As chief medical officer, head of global medical affairs, patient safety and patient affairs – putting patient interests first is central to my role and values.

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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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Justices appear likely to narrowly uphold CMS vaccine mandate on hold in half of US

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Justices appear likely to narrowly uphold CMS vaccine mandate on hold in half of US. rking. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 15:44.

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Another big AI deal as Sanofi taps Exscientia for 15 new drugs

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If the last couple of days is an indication, 2022 is already shaping up to be the year of big-ticket alliances between big pharma companies and specialists in artificial intelligence-driven discovery. Shortly after Amgen unveiled its $1.9 billion alliance with Generate Biomedicines aimed initially at five drug molecules, Sanofi has announced a big expansion of its longstanding partnership with Exscientia that covers no fewer than 15 programmes.

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ADAP: A Quest for Knowledge

Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions

When I was young, I remember my dad saying time and time again, “knowledge is power.” He was always on a quest to learn and to know why or how things worked. It was then, as he felt, his duty to educate my sisters and me. He would end his tutorial with “And now you.

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Eying a 'new normal,' former Biden health advisors call for sweeping pandemic policy changes

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Eying a 'new normal,' former Biden health advisors call for sweeping pandemic policy changes. dmuoio. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 12:03.

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When does Medical School Start? Understanding the Medical School Application Timeline in 2022

The Physician Pharmacist

As a pharmacy student interested in a career in medicine, it's imperative that you have an appreciation for the medical school application cycle timeline! It's already hard balancing your pharmacy school obligations, so don't make it harder on yourself by skipping over this crucial timeline! If you know what's on the horizon, you can chart your journey and navigate your application to the promised land!

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Key industry partners funnel Medically Home another $110M to deliver acute care at home

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Key industry partners funnel Medically Home another $110M to deliver acute care at home. dmuoio. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 16:29.

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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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Durian - the King of fruits for health

Pharma Tutor

Durian - the King of fruits for health. Manisha Choudhary 1 , Rajesh Vagh 2 , MM Abid Ali Khan 3 , Raaz K. Maheshwari* 4. admin. Sat, 01/08/2022 - 11:09. Tags. Articles.

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Industry Voices—The case against excluding specialty coverage

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Industry Voices—The case against excluding specialty coverage. pminemyer. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 12:01.

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Exscientia and Sanofi collaborate to develop AI-driven precision-engineered medicines

Pharma Times

The platform integrates primary human tissue samples into early target and drug discovery research.

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Merck backs startup bringing AI to fertility treatment

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It’s no secret that fertility treatment is expensive and has a low success rate, placing a big financial and emotional burden on would-be parents. Now, a Canadian startup aims to tackle that problem though the use of artificial intelligence. Toronto-based Future Fertility has developed an AI called Violet that it says can predict the viability of cryopreserved eggs used for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), making sure that those most likely to result in a successful procedure.

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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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NICE recommends MSD’s Keytruda in combination with chemotherapy for routine treatment of lung cancer

Pharma Times

With over 48,000 new cases diagnosed per year, lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK.