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Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Journey in Global Public Health

Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Tune in to this episode of Public Health Matters for a captivating exploration of global public health through the lens of a pharmacist and traveler.

Star Power: Celebrity Endorsements in Public Health

Pharmacy Times

MARCH 20, 2024

Celebrities, local advocates, patients, and pharmacists can effectively promote public health initiatives and raise disease awareness by authentically leveraging trusted relationships.

Contract negotiations between Providence, Blue Shield of California go publicly south

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 25, 2024

Providence has launched the first public salvo in a spat with Blue Shield of California over ongoing contract negotiations. Providence has launched the first public salvo in a spat with Blue Shield of California over ongoing contract negotiations.

Public Health Matters: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities

Pharmacy Times

APRIL 25, 2024

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about Dr. Pauline K. Long and her entrepreneurship journey, as well as how she creates meaningful impacts on patients in marginalized communities and within public health.

Opinion: To rebuild trust in public health: Better communication, fewer mandates, and small wins

STAT

APRIL 11, 2024

In many countries — notably the United States — the pandemic dissolved trust between parts of the community and the public health system. Communities with more trust during the Covid-19 pandemic had fewer deaths and less economic devastation. How can that trust be restored? In a word: gradually. Read the rest…

Communication

State public option plans don't reduce premiums, result in low enrollment: industry-backed study

Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 10, 2024

Instead of enacting public option plans, states should target reinsurance programs, a new report from the Partnership for America's Health Care Future argues. Public option plans may not be reducing premiums and expanding coverage as previously thought they would, a new study shows.

Opinion: What the public might learn from Kate Middleton, the latest ‘famous patient’

STAT

MARCH 24, 2024

There was a time when the last thing a celebrity would do would be to go public with details of a major illness. By the time I wrote my book , “When Illness Goes Public: Celebrity Patients and How We Look at Medicine” in 2006, there were hundreds of stories of famous patients I could have told. Read the rest…

Chemotherapy

Public Health Matters - Advancing Health Equity

Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Tune in to this episode of Public Health Matters to gain a profound understanding of health equity, the enduring racial disparities in health care, and the essential work of supporting individuals as they reenter society.

Public Health Matters Video: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting

Pharmacy Times

MARCH 7, 2024

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” for valuable insights into the intersection of entertainment, health care, and child advocacy, highlighting the importance of creating supportive and interactive environments for pediatric patients.

Hospitals

Public Health Matters: A Review of Upcoming Digital Health Technology Products

Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 23, 2024

Public Health Pharmacist discussed wearable technology and AI assisted technology that was displayed at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Public Health Matters - Advocating for Patients, Impacting Public Health

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 8, 2023

Christina Madison speaks with Sandra Leal, PharmD, fromCVS Health, about advocating for patients and how that impacts public health.

Mount Sinai, UnitedHealthcare publicly spar over contract negotiations

Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 2, 2024

Yet another notable payer-provider contract negotiation is going public. | In a statement, the health system said that the insurance giant underpays for its services compared to other providers in the region.

Insurance

Combining Pharmacy and Public Health

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JULY 11, 2022

Dr. Brown is the Senior Program Manager at the North Carolina Division of Public Health , working to coordinate the COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts across the state. I joined the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a Senior Program Manager in the Division of Public Health.

Long-Term Care Facilities

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Public Health Matters Video: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities

Pharmacy Times

APRIL 11, 2024

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about Dr. Pauline K. Long and her entrepreneurship journey, as well as how she creates meaningful impacts on patients in marginalized communities and within public health.

Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Travel Journey in Global Public Health

Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Public Health Pharmacist discussed a captivating exploration of global public health through the lens of a pharmacist and traveler.

Pharmaceutical Microbiology Publications

Pharmig

JANUARY 24, 2023

Pharmig provides useful guides, publications and factsheets for the Pharmaceutical sector. The post Pharmaceutical Microbiology Publications appeared first on Pharmig. Our membership options include online training and many other useful benefits.

Rethinking STI Testing Through Partnerships Between Community Pharmacy and Public Health

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Community pharmacists and their colleagues in the public health space can work together to increase STI testing and treatment in at-risk groups.

Community Pharmacies

Study: Children with Private Insurance Are More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies Than Publicly Insured Children

Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Overtime, children can outgrow food allergies, like milk and eggs—however, children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow allergies than those with public insurance.

Insurance

STAT+: NEJM aims to hold AI to account with new publication

STAT

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The New England Journal of Medicine on Monday will launch NEJM AI , a monthly, online-only publication that will focus on evaluating applications of artificial intelligence in clinical medicine. One of the most prestigious names in medical publishing is going all in on artificial intelligence.

Opinion: Congress could stop free public access to government-funded research

STAT

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While Sci-Hub is controversial, its widespread use points to a crucial question: Shouldn’t taxpayer-funded research be freely and immediately accessible to the public? We’re finally close to achieving this vision — so long as Congress doesn’t stand in the way. Read the rest…

Former CDC Director Discusses Public Health's Impact on National Policy

Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 10, 2023

The first episode of the Public Health Matters Video Series features Tom Frieden, MPH, MD, who discusses his background and influence on public health and national policy.

Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Trauma Informed Care and Its Impact on Public Health

Pharmacy Times

JULY 7, 2022

Trauma informed care has had an impact on the public health spectrum for years, especially with what has happened on a global front.

Opinion: How much personal health information does King Charles owe the public?

STAT

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Although the official statement did not include the particular type of cancer, it closed by noting that, “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”

States can support access to medicine as COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends

PhRMA

APRIL 5, 2023

The United States will soon reach an important milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: the official end of the federal public health emergency (PHE). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the COVID-19 PHE will expire on May 11, 2023.

Vaccines

Vaccines Insurance

Public Health Matters Video: The Significance of Language, Cultural Competency in Health Care

Pharmacy Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Tune into this episode of "Public Health Matters" to learn about the importance of cultural competence when addressing health care disparities and promoting health equity in diverse communities as well as special guest Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon's advocacy work.

Experts Discuss Expanding the Role of the Pharmacist in Public Health

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 22, 2023

Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, sat down with Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES, vice president of pharmacy practice innovation and advocacy at CVS Pharmacy, to discuss how pharmacists are diving into public health and expanding their roles.

Public Health Matters: The Pharmacist's Role in the HIV Space, Removing Barriers, Racial Disparities

Pharmacy Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Tune into this special episode of "Public Health Matters" to gain insights into the multifaceted role of pharmacists in public health and HIV care, while also highlighting the personal journey and passions of Alsean Bryant.

Healthcare payments tech company Waystar plans to go public. Is the IPO freeze thawing out?

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Healthcare payment software maker Waystar filed for an initial public offering, signaling a potential end to the dry spell in the health tech IPO market. Healthcare payment software maker Waystar filed for an initial public offering, signaling a potential end to the dry spell in the health tech IPO market.

Public Health Matters: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting

Pharmacy Times

MARCH 21, 2024

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” for valuable insights into the intersection of entertainment, health care, and child advocacy, highlighting the importance of creating supportive and interactive environments for pediatric patients.

Hospitals

Experts Review Updates on the Public Health Strategy for Monkeypox

Pharmacy Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Although it has received less attention as flu season begins, public health experts are continuing to urge vaccination against monkeypox.

Vaccines

Opinion: There’s a public health crisis lurking in our data: the Census option ‘some other race’

STAT

DECEMBER 19, 2023

population makes underrepresented groups invisible in public health data, resulting in policies informed by inadequate or misleading information. According to the 2020 Census, the second most common race in America , after white, is “Some other race,” an option chosen by an astonishing one out of seven people.

Niacin has long been a public health darling. But an excess could be bad for the heart, study suggests

STAT

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

public health darling to the point that it is added, by law, to cereal products. Niacin, or vitamin B3, has long been a U.S. But a new study published Monday in Nature Medicine points to a potentially concerning effect of an excess of the vitamin: It may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Fueling Scientific Innovation to Address Important Global Public Health Challenges

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Fueling Scientific Innovation to Address Some of the World’s Most Challenging Public Health Concerns The scientific community has made tremendous progress against viral diseases.

Public wants pharma to reveal carbon footprint of drugs

pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Public wants pharma to reveal carbon footprint of drugs Phil.Taylor Thu, 05/10/2023 - 09:21 Bookmark this

CalOptima launches campaign delivering free naloxone, a first-of-its-kind accomplishment for a public health plan

Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 6, 2023

CalOptima became the first public health plan to distribute free naloxone to members, the company recently announced. Attempting to reduce the number of drug overdose deaths in Orange County, California, CalOptima Health is beginning a $15 million campaign to distribute free naloxone to members.

Opinion: How the twin crises of climate change and poor public housing are harming people’s health

STAT

AUGUST 29, 2023

At the same time, millions of families in the United States already suffer poor health caused or exacerbated by substandard or deteriorating low-income public housing. Adverse outcomes range from household trigger-associated chronic illnesses to obesity to accidents resulting from a lack of safely built housing.

Mitch McConnell’s abrupt episode has an important public health takeaway

STAT

JULY 27, 2023

Moments after McConnell experienced what appeared to be an abrupt medical issue on Wednesday — freezing and remaining silent for about 20 seconds during a press conference, then showing signs of disorientation — he was led away by aides while cameras rolled.

Public Health Group Warns of Homemade Pharmaceuticals For Sale Online

Drug Topics

MARCH 25, 2024

The Partnership for Safe Medicines found several product listings on Etsy that are designed to mimic regulated pharmaceuticals.

Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Importance of PRIDE in Building an Inclusive Public Health Community

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 23, 2022

There is a need to stop health disparities in our public health communities, especially in the LGBTQ+ space.

The importance of microbiology publications

Pharmig

AUGUST 30, 2022

The post The importance of microbiology publications appeared first on Pharmig. The purpose of a professional pharmaceutical microbiology organisation such as Pharmig is to ensure that we are representing the individuals who work in microbiology in healthcare settings, pharmaceutical and NHS industries.

SEASON 2: Public Health Matters - Public Health's Impact on National Policy

Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 5, 2023

This week's episode features Tom Frieden, MPH, MD, who discusses his background and influence on public health and national policy.

Public Health Matters - Discussing Charitable Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 6, 2023

On this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison speaks with Lydia Bailey, PharmD, BCACP, pharmacy operations manager for St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio about what charitable pharmacies are.

Digital health firm Pear goes public, raising $175 million

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Pear will make its debut on the exchange today after combining with Thimble Point – a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) – in a deal that sidestepped the conventional initial public offering (IPO) route and has propelled its valuation to around $1.6

FDA

Opinion: Public health during Sudan’s civil war: nurturing resilience amid conflict

STAT

APRIL 21, 2024

On a Friday morning one year ago this week, my colleagues in Sudan’s Ministry of Health and I met for the relatively routine business of endorsing a plan to deal with looming epidemics of cholera, dengue fever, and measles.

Hospitals

Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Journey in Global Public Health

Star Power: Celebrity Endorsements in Public Health

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Contract negotiations between Providence, Blue Shield of California go publicly south

Public Health Matters: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities

Opinion: To rebuild trust in public health: Better communication, fewer mandates, and small wins

State public option plans don't reduce premiums, result in low enrollment: industry-backed study

Opinion: What the public might learn from Kate Middleton, the latest ‘famous patient’

Public Health Matters - Advancing Health Equity

Public Health Matters Video: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting

Public Health Matters: A Review of Upcoming Digital Health Technology Products

Public Health Matters - Advocating for Patients, Impacting Public Health

Mount Sinai, UnitedHealthcare publicly spar over contract negotiations

Combining Pharmacy and Public Health

Public Health Matters Video: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities

Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Travel Journey in Global Public Health

Pharmaceutical Microbiology Publications

Rethinking STI Testing Through Partnerships Between Community Pharmacy and Public Health

Study: Children with Private Insurance Are More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies Than Publicly Insured Children

STAT+: NEJM aims to hold AI to account with new publication

Opinion: Congress could stop free public access to government-funded research

Former CDC Director Discusses Public Health's Impact on National Policy

Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Trauma Informed Care and Its Impact on Public Health

Opinion: How much personal health information does King Charles owe the public?

States can support access to medicine as COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends

Public Health Matters Video: The Significance of Language, Cultural Competency in Health Care

Experts Discuss Expanding the Role of the Pharmacist in Public Health

Public Health Matters: The Pharmacist's Role in the HIV Space, Removing Barriers, Racial Disparities

Healthcare payments tech company Waystar plans to go public. Is the IPO freeze thawing out?

Public Health Matters: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting

Experts Review Updates on the Public Health Strategy for Monkeypox

Opinion: There’s a public health crisis lurking in our data: the Census option ‘some other race’

Niacin has long been a public health darling. But an excess could be bad for the heart, study suggests

Fueling Scientific Innovation to Address Important Global Public Health Challenges

Public wants pharma to reveal carbon footprint of drugs

CalOptima launches campaign delivering free naloxone, a first-of-its-kind accomplishment for a public health plan

Opinion: How the twin crises of climate change and poor public housing are harming people’s health

Mitch McConnell’s abrupt episode has an important public health takeaway

Public Health Group Warns of Homemade Pharmaceuticals For Sale Online

Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Importance of PRIDE in Building an Inclusive Public Health Community

The importance of microbiology publications

SEASON 2: Public Health Matters - Public Health's Impact on National Policy

Public Health Matters - Discussing Charitable Pharmacies

Digital health firm Pear goes public, raising $175 million

Opinion: Public health during Sudan’s civil war: nurturing resilience amid conflict

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