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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

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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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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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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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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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