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EU authority adopts recommendations to boost fight against AMR by 2030

Pharmaceutical Technology

The document also suggests that EU member states should take measures so that at least 65% of consumed antibiotics in humans consist of products classified in the Access group, as defined by the World Health Organization’s AWaRe classification. Farm animal welfare should also be improved to lower the chances of infectious diseases in farming.

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Join APIC in Celebrating IP Day on April 7

Putting Patients First Blog

We saw firsthand the dangers of inadequate infection prevention staffing and controls, with the approximately 200,000 deaths of residents and health care workers in long-term care facilities. In 2021, the CDC documented a sharp rise in HAIs, which prior to the pandemic had been steadily decreasing.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

Additionally, incorporating beneficiary feedback and pilot testing of revised Evidence of Coverage documents can ensure that MPPP information clarifies rather than complicates coverage understanding. For the Annual Notice of Change, accessible language that accommodates varied health literacy levels is vital.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

Additionally, incorporating beneficiary feedback and pilot testing of revised Evidence of Coverage documents can ensure that MPPP information clarifies rather than complicates coverage understanding. For the Annual Notice of Change, accessible language that accommodates varied health literacy levels is vital.