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STAT+: Medicare announces loan program to aid providers affected by Change cyberattack

STAT

Medicare announced on Saturday that it will make advance payments available to physician groups, hospitals, and other health care facilities as part of its response to the February 21 Change Healthcare cyberattack. The payments are meant to fund providers that aren’t able to submit claims to Medicare because of the disruption to Change’s data network and have exhausted all other potential avenues of funding.

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When £17m isn’t enough: FTSE firms plead to pay bosses millions more

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Confronted by the huge salaries on offer in the US, London boardrooms are lobbying to be allowed to make their own bosses even wealthier There was a sharp intake of breath last month when the pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca cemented chief executive Pascal Soriot’s position as the best-paid FTSE 100 boss with a £17m pay package , up from £15.3m a year earlier.

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Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug delayed as FDA seeks adcomm

pharmaphorum

The FDA has said it will seek the advice of independent advisors before it concludes its review of Eli Lilly’s amyloid-targeting Alzheimer’s disease therapy donanemab, delaying its review of the drug. Lilly said the US regulator “wants to further understand topics related to evaluating the safety and efficacy of donanemab,” which includes the safety and efficacy results of its pivotal TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 study.

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You Didn’t Match into Residency – Now What?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Every year, 4th year medical students wait anxiously for Match Week to find out if they matched into a residency program. This special week is a significant milestone in every medical students’ career in medicine. During Match Week, social media feeds are filled with students celebrating their own successes. For some, however, Match Week may not turn out the way they had hoped it would.

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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

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Glenmark ranks No.1 in dermatologist prescriptions for protective emollients and derma therapy: IQVIA MAT Dec 2023

Express Pharma

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been ranked number 1 in dermatologists’ prescriptions in the protective emollients category and for prescribing derma therapy. This is based on the IQVIA medical audit for MAT Dec 2023 (as per Projected Prescriptions) in India. Projected prescriptions figures are for the period from Jan 2023 to Dec 2023. Key products in Glenmark’s dermatology portfolio include Episoft, Candid Dusting Powder, Momate, Canditral SB, La Shield, Scalpe+, Tacroz ointment, etc.

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HP&M’s Larry Houck A Panelist at FDLI’s Cannabis Regulation Conference

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Last August the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)/Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule cannabis from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. By doing so, FDA/HHS believe that cannabis no longer meets schedule I criteria but does not meet schedule II criteria either.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Netherlands?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Netherlands. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.… The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Netherlands? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Bristol Stool Chart

RX Note

Introduction The Bristol Stool Chart or Bristol Stool Scale was developed at the British Royal Infirmary, England in 1997. It classifies stools (known as "faeces" or "poo") into 7 types. Interpretation Stool types 1 and 2 indicate constipation , while stool types 6 and 7 are associated with diarrhoea (and stool type 5 to some degree). Stool types 3 and 4 are normal (ideal) stools as they are easy to defecate while not containing excess liquid.

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Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of March 10, 2024

Drug Patent Watch

SINUVA (mometasone furoate) Intersect ent inc Patent: 7,951,131 Expiration: Mar 12, 2024 See More … For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact… The post Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of March 10, 2024 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Managing Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes

Med Ed 101

For individuals with type 2 diabetes taking insulin, managing doses is a critical aspect of their treatment regimen. Proper management of insulin doses can help maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range and prevent complications associated with high or low blood sugar. However, determining how much to increase or decrease insulin doses can be […] The post Managing Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa Increasingly Associated with cSCC

Pharmacy Times

In addition, the length of hospital admissions were greater in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa-associated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma compared to other admissions.

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Measuring Speaker Campaign Effectiveness

PharmExec

Sales and marketing effectiveness of speaker programs is often one of the least understood aspects in the industry. Yet, pharma brands spent over $12.5 billion in 2022 to engage and influence with HCP-to-HCP activities. CMS’s Open Payments data is an overlooked tool to get greater visibility and create more strategic opportunities—while also enriching compliance.

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