FDA Clears First Commercially Available Blood Test to Evaluate for TBI, Concussion
Drug Topics
MARCH 7, 2023
The test is intended to complement the company’s TBI plasma test, which received FDA clearance in 2021.
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3 keys to good storytelling in pharma
PharmaVoice
MARCH 7, 2023
The CEO of Complement Therapeutics shares simple storytelling tactics lead to maximum impact.
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Drug Topics
MARCH 7, 2023
The role of the pharmacy technician has evolved over the past 45 years—but pay hasn’t caught up
Biden administration urged to take more aggressive steps to relieve medical debt
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2023
Biden administration urged to take more aggressive steps to relieve medical debt dmuoio Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:09
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Cancer Risk Associated With UV Nail Dryers
Drug Topics
MARCH 7, 2023
The safety of gel manicures is under renewed scrutiny after a new study suggested they can cause DNA damage
Eli Lilly took price cuts into its own hands. Will other pharmas follow suit?
PharmaVoice
MARCH 7, 2023
The pharma giant took the high road and cut prices before the feds made them. How will that affect the industry?
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Congress Probes PBM Link to Higher Drug Prices
PharmExec
MARCH 7, 2023
Latest investigation signals more scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers and their role in treatment cost and coverage.
Providers join insurers in calls for changes to controversial Medicare Advantage pay rule
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2023
Providers join insurers in calls for changes to controversial Medicare Advantage pay rule rking Tue, 03/07/2023 - 14:23
NACDS commends intro of PBM reform legislation in Florida
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
Steve Anderson, president and CEO of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, said HB 1509/SB 1550 will finally hold PBMs accountable.
How one medical school became remarkably diverse — without considering race in admissions
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
The diversity of medical school classes has barely budged in recent decades, even with the ability to consider an applicant’s race as one factor in admissions. Now, many medical school leaders fear a looming U.S. Supreme Court decision to restrict or ban race-conscious admissions policies could lead to precipitous declines, imperiling efforts to fight the nation’s stark racial and ethnic health disparities.
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.
HRG awards Nature's Truth No. 1 in Independent Pharmacy two years running
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
The brand also earned accolades across several subcategories, including letter vitamins, herbals and botanicals, specialty supplements and mineral supplements.
STAT+: In Theranos’s backyard, a health tech leader takes another crack at better blood tests
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
PALO ALTO — Step outside the quiet Stanford Medicine building where geneticist and prominent big data expert Mike Snyder has spent years poring over tiny samples of blood, and you can just see the outline of 1701 Page Mill Road, one of the original offices of Theranos. It’s impossible not to notice similarities between Snyder’s mission and the vision proffered by Elizabeth Holmes, the Stanford dropout convicted of defrauding investors backing the blood testing company Theran
#FierceMadness: Help us select the healthcare leaders for this year's face-off
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2023
#FierceMadness: Help us select the healthcare leaders for this year's face-off pminemyer Tue, 03/07/2023 - 13:26
Biden proposes expanding Medicare drug negotiation program
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will propose expanding Democrats’ new drug pricing law by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for more drugs, making drugs eligible for negotiation sooner, and expanding penalties for drug price hikes to the commercial market in its budget this year, according to a summary. The policies, which Biden pitched Tuesday as part of a strategy to shore up the Medicare program’s finances, is in line with progressives’ hopes that once th
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.
Walgreens-backed VillageMD picks up Starling Physicians to broaden primary care footprint in the Northeast
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 7, 2023
Walgreens-backed VillageMD picks up Starling Physicians to broaden primary care footprint in the Northeast hlandi Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:58
How can states keep people insured after Medicaid protections lapse? Connecticut has an idea
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
WASHINGTON — It’s hard to shop for health insurance. It’s harder still when there’s few options to help. Some Americans who can’t rely on a federal program or their employers’ HR department turn to brokers who are trained to help them navigate the complex web of deductibles, formularies, and subsidies. But in 2021 in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven, Connecticut — as in many poorer areas in the U.S.
Grove Collaborative, Drew Barrymore launch limited-edition collection
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
The Fresh Horizons limited edition collection consists of sustainable, bright and colorful home care essentials, the company said.
With CRISPR cures on horizon, sickle cell patients ask hard questions about who can access them
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
LONDON — Victoria Gray had come to Nashville, Tenn., from her home in Mississippi for what was supposed to be a routine checkup. But when a pain crisis struck — an agonizing emergency of sickle cell disease in which Gray’s misshapen red blood cells caught in her blood vessels — the visit became a days-long hospital stay. It was in the midst of this attack that her doctor told her about a clinical trial for a new kind of treatment, one where CRISPR would be used to alt
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Why do I feel nauseous after working out?
The Checkup by Singlecare
MARCH 7, 2023
You’re midway through your run, but then you start to feel queasy. It’s unpleasant, sure. But you may be wondering, “Why do I feel nauseous after working out?” The good news is that most cases of post-workout nausea are not serious. During exercise, the body sends blood to major muscle groups, which reduces blood flow to abdominal organs. This can lead to nausea.
Mucinex, WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie team up to help consumers with cold and flu symptoms
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
Through the campaign, which runs March 1–26, consumers can send their friends and family a pick-me-up video—personalized through AI—featuring the WNBA star.
Opinion: The PEPFAR legacy: Lessons for global health planning from 20 years of AIDS work
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
During the 2022 U.S. Global Leadership Summit, former President George W. Bush asked an audience of American changemakers to consider the following: “What’s the role of a great country in the world? Is it to look inward? Is it to think about how to solve big problems?” Bush was speaking about the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief ( PEPFAR ) — landmark legislation crafted under his leadership by an unlikely coalition of partisans and idealists who belie
Topco to host Product Solutions Summit
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
The company is seeking suppliers to help expand its supplier partnership portfolio and sourcing capabilities to provide member-owners with a more expansive assortment of products and offerings.
STAT+: Q&A: Califf on obesity drugs, advisory panels, and how threats hurt recruitment at FDA
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
BOSTON — FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said on Monday that it “bothers” him that Novo Nordisk, which makes an obesity medication, funded the development of obesity coursework for medical schools. But he also said he saw it as an example of a drug company filling the void left by health systems that aren’t teaching doctors and trainees how to use new medicines.
Dollar General reformulates, rebrands private label offering
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
Dollar General has reformulated and rebranded its dog and cat food line, Nature’s Menu.
Sarissa's overhaul of Amarin's board is complete with resignation of 7 holdover members
Fierce Pharma
MARCH 7, 2023
Sarissa's overhaul of Amarin's board is complete with resignation of 7 holdover members kdunleavy Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:41
St. Moriz debuts self-tanning set at Ulta
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
The set contains the brand's Tan Boosting Face Drops, Instant Self-Tanning Mousse and a Velvet Mitt for easy application to help users build, extend and enjoy their tans.
Will the FDA investigate GSK over Zantac? DeLauro wants to know
Fierce Pharma
MARCH 7, 2023
Will the FDA investigate GSK over Zantac?
Giant partners with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer Healing the Planet grant program
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
Through the joint partnership, $300,000 in grants will be awarded to projects focused on preventing, reducing and recovering food waste.
STAT+: Best Buy-Atrium deal offers glimpse of tech’s future in home health
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
Best Buy isn’t the first name that comes to mind when people think of health care. But a new partnership between the electronics retailer and Atrium Health, part of the nonprofit health system Advocate Health, is a sign of how big tech and retail companies are getting in on the booming hospital-at-home market. Best Buy first dove into the health care space with its 2021 acquisition of Current Health, a remote patient monitoring platform that major hospital systems across the country rely
Kiss’ imPRESS, LoveShackFancy bring springtime florals to at-home manicures
Drug Store News
MARCH 7, 2023
The LoveShackFancy x imPRESS Press-On Manicure collection comes in soft hues and vintage-inspired details and prints.
AbbVie CEO Gonzalez scored $26M in 2022 pay as cash cow Humira neared patent cliff
Fierce Pharma
MARCH 7, 2023
AbbVie CEO Gonzalez scored $26M in 2022 pay as cash cow Humira neared patent cliff aliu Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:54
STAT+: Controversial drug for premature birth is withdrawn by manufacturer after battle with FDA
STAT
MARCH 7, 2023
After months of anticipation, the manufacturer of a controversial drug for premature births has agreed to withdraw its treatment, capping an unusual battle with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over its authority to have medicines removed from the market. The drug in question, called Makena, was approved more than a decade ago and quickly generated a firestorm over its cost.
Pistoia Alliance launches Pharma Innovation Council
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 7, 2023
The Pistoia Alliance has launched its Pharma Innovation Council. It will be made up of 13 leaders from large global pharmaceutical companies. The Council will explore common challenges develop ideas for new pre-competitive projects aligned with the Alliance’s strategic themes, including Emerging Sciences and Technology and Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of R&D.
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