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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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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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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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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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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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Pelabresib and Ruxolitinib Show Benefit in Treating Patients With JAK Inhibitor-Naïve Myelofibrosis

Pharmacy Times

Pelabresib, a BET inhibitor, demonstrated meaningful reductions in spleen inflammation and anemia.

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