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STAT+: HCA and UnitedHealth resolve contract disputes in four states hours before deadline

STAT

HCA Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare reached agreements just hours before their contracts were scheduled to expire on Sunday, capping a monthslong dispute that threatened in-network access to 38 hospitals across four states. The country’s biggest hospital chain and its biggest insurer had been duking it out for months to no avail before they finalized terms on Saturday evening.

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Alnylam hails vutrisiran data, but investors seem sceptical

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Alnylam Pharma has been riding high since revealing top-line results from its HELIOS-B trial of vutrisiran in transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR) – but a look at the full data seems to have disappointed investors.Shares in the company retreated after the presentation of the results at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) conference, which confirmed a 28% reduction in the primary endpoint of deaths from any cause and recurrent cardiovascular events after at least 33 months of follow-up.

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STAT+: Sanofi says its new pill for multiple sclerosis succeeded in a key trial, boosting its research ambitions

STAT

Sanofi said an oral treatment for multiple sclerosis, tolebrutinib, met its key goal in a phase 3 study, potentially clearing the way for  regulatory approval, although in two other studies, patients earlier in the disease failed to see a benefit.  A top company executive said he believes that the positive result would help build confidence among investors in the company’s research and development efforts.

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Kerendia works in heart failure, but how might it be used?

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Bayer presents Kerendia data in heart failure with preserved and mildly reduced LVEF at ESC, sparking debate about how it may fit into treatment.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Akums appoints Amrut Medhekar as CDMO CEO

Express Pharma

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has announced the appointment of Amrut Medhekar as the Chief Executive Officer of its CDMO business, effective August 24, 2024. Medhekar brings over 27 years of experience in the pharma industry. His expertise spans corporate strategy, business leadership, key account management, portfolio strategy and supply management.

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Episode 953: Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine Side Effects

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about the side effects of sugammadex vs neostigmine. Episode 953: Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine Side Effects Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Despite its relatively higher cost, sugammadex is a very popular reversal agent for neuromuscular blockade in the perioperative setting compared to the alternative of neostigmine.

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Diarrhea Problems – Case Study

Med Ed 101

A 76-year-old male has a past medical history of hypertension, diarrhea, mild cognitive impairment, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and gout. He has had a concern that has been ongoing for about 3 months with the symptoms recently escalating over the last 1-2 weeks. “Diarrhea problems” is what the patient is reporting. His primary provider recently did a […] The post Diarrhea Problems – Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Express Pharma September 2024

Express Pharma

Making Sustainability Sustainable Click to download: September 2024 Digital Magazine The post Express Pharma September 2024 appeared first on Express Pharma.

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Dual Shaft Mixer for High-Performance Applications

PharmaTech

Charles Ross & Son Company has introduced the ROSS CDA-300 Dual Shaft Mixer, consisting of two agitators and a disperse with an open disc blade.

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Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of September 1, 2024

Drug Patent Watch

EPIDUO (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) Galderma labs lp Patent: 7,964,202 Expiration: Sep 1, 2024 See More … Source

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Virus Removal Filters

PharmaTech

Asahi Kasei Medical now offers its Planova virus removal filters for use in biopharma manufacturing and plasma derivatives manufacturing.

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EBCare Smart Mask Assesses Metabolic Conditions, Respiratory Airway Inflammation in Patients With Asthma, COPD

Pharmacy Times

The exhaled breath condensate mask was able to successfully monitor and accurately detect breath for nitrate in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Custom Single-Use Assemblies

PharmaTech

Freudenberg Medical’s new offerings include single-use Y-connector manifolds, tubing assemblies, and bottlecap assemblies, among others.

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ESC 2024: CATHEDRAL-HF trial results have the potential to reduce polypharmacy

Pharmaceutical Technology

A large proportion of chronic heart failure (HF) patients are taking suboptimal doses of relevant medications.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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Separation and Purification Columns for Enhanced Retention

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Thermo Scientific’s columns offer fast run times, optimal separation efficiency, and reliable results.

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Opinion: The alliance between RFK Jr. and Trump all comes down to their health-related worldview

STAT

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s priorities may seem like a random grab bag of contrarianism, conspiracies, and earnest environmental activism: vaccine skepticism , Bitcoin enthusiasm , government-run organic farming communes to wean people off pharmaceuticals , opposition to corporate polluters , embrace of climate change skeptics. But there is nothing random about these positions.

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