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COVID-19, Flu, and RSV in 2023: What Pharmacists Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

COVID-19 in 2023 The recent summer surge in COVID-19 cases, although not as significant as previous summers, is definitely still something to be aware of. Secure Two-Way Messaging Our data-encrypted platform keeps communication secure and HIPAA-compliant. According to the CDC, there is a 12.1%

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Understanding the current and future state of complex health data protection laws

Pharmaceutical Technology

Compliance in the US – HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) covers several areas relating to health data, with one of the key requirements being a set of standards – the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule – to protect sensitive PHI from being disclosed without the patient’s consent.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

Putting Patients First Blog

Enhance Dialogue-Based Engagement Clarify Required Disclosures Allow HIPAA Waivers if Feasible Clarify Speaker Selection Process Allow for Data Submissions After Sessions Increase Engagement. Without appropriate guardrails, CMS’ broad definition of drugs eligible for negotiation may discourage these types of improvements.