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Opinion: Philanthropists Laura and John Arnold warn: Beware hospital consolidation

STAT

Rampant consolidation in health care has resulted in higher prices for patients. This consolidation — whether by private equity firms or other large health systems — has not resulted in higher quality care, and in some cases, it has made care quality worse. In September, Ellen MacInnis, a nurse at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, trekked to Washington, D.C., to  testify before a Senate committee  about the extreme cost-savings measures mandated by the hosp

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Dr. McKibbin Op-ed: Lowering Interchangeable Biosimilar Standards Endangers Patient Health

Safe Biologics

Lower med standards endangers health Altoona Mirror Opinion Oct 2, 2024 Dr. Ralph McKibbin As a practicing physician in Pennsylvania, I firmly believe that the relationship between a doctor and their patient should guide every treatment decision. When physicians recommend treatments, we rely on years of training, clinical evidence, and the unique medical history of each patient.

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Opinion: First Opinion readers on Hatch-Waxman, new-patient visit times, mpox, and more

STAT

First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion essays, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to them.

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Strategic approaches for pharma companies entering the nutraceutical sector

Express Pharma

A significant transformation is underway in global healthcare, with an increasing focus on preventive care. As awareness of health issues rises, especially due to lifestyle diseases and the pandemic’s lingering effects, the demand for products promoting long-term wellness is growing. Nutraceuticals—encompassing dietary supplements, functional foods, and fortified beverages—are emerging as key components in this trend.

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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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EMCrit 385 – Eye Trauma I – Retrobulbar Hematoma, Orbital Compartment Syndrome, and Paracanthal Decompressions

EMCrit Project

When you need to temporize orbital compartment syndrome, there is markedly easier way than Lateral Cantholysis EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of October 6, 2024

Drug Patent Watch

NUCYNTA ER (tapentadol hydrochloride) Collegium pharm inc Patent: 8,114,383 Expiration: Oct 10, 2024 See More … Source

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