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Hospitals pledge to protect patient privacy. Almost all their websites leak visitor data like a sieve

STAT

Every hospital in America promises to protect the privacy of its patients and the details of their medical care. And almost every one of them uses sophisticated data tools to track and share the personal information of visitors as soon as they start clicking on their websites. A new study found that 99% of U.S. hospitals employed online data trackers in 2021 that transmitted visitors’ information to a broad network of outside parties, including major technology companies, data brokers, an

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The silver linings in biotech’s wobbly market

PharmaVoice

A report from accounting firm BDO compares biotech’s tough times with the booming last few years — and points to some silver linings.

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Positive results from hVIVO study of Cidara flu candidate

Pharma Times

Study demonstrated a reduction in viral replication in the upper respiratory tract as well as influenza infection

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5 FDA decisions to watch in the second quarter

BioPharma Dive

By the end of June, the agency could clear a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and two vaccines for RSV, as well as issue a precedent-setting decision on a closely watched ALS drug.

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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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STAT+: ‘True disruption’: Mark Cuban’s company will sell brand-name diabetes medicines from J&J

STAT

For the first time, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company is selling medicines made by a large drug manufacturer directly to consumers at a greatly reduced price, the latest sign that the billionaire is trying to make good on his vow to disrupt the opaque pharmaceutical supply chain. Until now, the company has focused on selling generic versions of brand-name medicines.

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iOmx doses first patient in pivotal phase 1 study

Pharma Times

Study becomes the first-in-human clinical trial involving OMX-0407 in a specific patient group

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Gene therapy startup Vedere to close two years after launch

BioPharma Dive

The startup, a successor to an eye gene therapy biotech that Novartis bought in 2020, will wind down after preclinical experiments didn’t meet the bar set by its leaders.

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1 in 6 people experience infertility worldwide, according to WHO report

STAT

One in six people across the globe face infertility at some point in their lifetime, according to the first new estimates from the World Health Organization in a decade. The prevalence is “staggering,” Pascale Allotey, director of sexual and reproductive health and research at WHO, said at a press conference Monday. The report estimates that 17.8% of adults in high-income countries and 16.5% in low- and middle-income countries experience infertility.

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Staff shortages cause slowdowns in booming cell and gene therapy market

PharmaVoice

New reports highlight the need for more targeted biotech education curriculums to shore up a sustainable workforce.

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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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ABPI’s Patient Advisory Council boosted by new leaders

Pharma Times

Five vital new appointments made to regulator’s insight, perspective and advice group

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FDA Moves Forward with Mail-back Envelopes for Opioid Analgesics Dispensed in Outpatient Settings

LifeProNow

April 03, 2023: “The U.S. FDA announced it is requiring manufacturers of opioid analgesics dispensed in outpatient settings to make prepaid mail-back envelopes available to outpatient pharmacies and other dispensers as an additional opioid analgesic disposal option for patients. “Expanding impactful opioid disposal options, such as mail-back envelopes and in-home disposal, for patients to safely and securely dispose of their unused opioid medications is part of the agency’s comprehensive a

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STAT+: The biotech scorecard for the second quarter: 24 stock-moving events to watch

STAT

Here is STAT’s biotech scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the second quarter: When is “mid-year”? This is not an existential question. Practically speaking, when a drugmaker, let’s say Bridge Bio , tells investors that an important readout of all-cause mortality data from a clinical trial of its heart drug acoramidis is coming “mid-2023,” does that mean the end of June or the beginning of July?

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All eyes turn to Karuna as it aims for an approval of a would-be blockbuster

PharmaVoice

In the red-hot race for new schizophrenia treatments, Karuna Therapeutics is close to an FDA submission.

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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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Institute of Cancer Research embraces olaparib recommendation

Pharma Times

Vital AstraZeneca therapy may transform lives of people with certain breast and prostate cancers

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Job interview questions for Health Economics and Outcomes Research(HEOR)

LifeProNow

1. What is HEOR, and why is it important in the healthcare industry? HEOR stands for Health Economics and Outcomes Research. It is important in the healthcare industry because it provides insights into the value of healthcare interventions and helps to inform decision-making regarding resource allocation. 2. What are the different types of economic evaluations used in HEOR, and how are they conducted?

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Opinion: I declined to share my medical data with advertisers at my doctor’s office. One company claimed otherwise

STAT

I care deeply about privacy, and as a professional researcher, I take meticulous notes. During my recent maternity leave, I spent most of my hands-free time trying to figure out why my doctors were trying to give my medical data away to advertisers — even after I opted out.

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5 minutes with — Parexel’s Peyton Howell

PharmaVoice

The company’s chief operating and growth officer on her personal quirks and why every pharma leader should read "Getting Naked.

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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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How I Educate Series: Jacob Avila, MD

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

This week’s How I Educate post features Dr. Jacob (Jailyn) Avila, core faculty at Southwest Healthcare EM Residency and creator of Core Ultrasound. Dr. Avila spends approximately 70% of his shifts with learners which include emergency medicine residents, off-service residents, and medical students. He describes his practice environment as a hybrid academic/community practice that is about to start its 3rd year of EM residents.

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Connecting with Patients at Home

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

There are so many different types of careers within the field of pharmacy—from research and drug development to pharmacy informatics! To learn about some of the more unique career settings in the industry, check out the Novel Pharmacy Practice Settings page —where you can explore these unique career pathways such as integrated health-community paramedicine.

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STAT+: Digital health pioneer Pear Therapeutics files for bankruptcy

STAT

The road has run out for Pear Therapeutics: the pioneering digital therapeutics company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and will seek to sell off its assets to pay back its creditors. Pear will terminate 170 employees, or approximately 92% of its workforce, and will continue to operate in limited capacity with 15 employees as it seeks a buyer.

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Despite J&J’s exit, Big Pharma is closing in on a launch of the first RSV vax this year

PharmaVoice

Although Janssen bowed out of the RSV vaccine race, several pharmas are quickly closing in on the finish line in a disease with decades of unmet need.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Clinical in pharmacy: In airport pharmacy the day can start early at 4am!

The Pharmacist

Hala Jawad is a community pharmacist based at Boots, London Gatwick Airport. She talks about the opportunities and challenges in helping the patients visiting an airport pharmacy. How long have you been working in community pharmacy? What attracted you to working in community? I have worked in community pharmacy for around nine years, and I […] The post Clinical in pharmacy: In airport pharmacy the day can start early at 4am!

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Empowering Women: 5 Compelling Reasons Women Pursue a Career in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Pharmacy is a field of study and practice that may have historically been male-dominated, but now an estimated 65% of pharmacists in the United States are women! And there are many benefits to women who pursue pharmacy as a career. Job stability and growth Pharmacy is a rapidly growing field that’s expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the employment of pharmacists will increase by 3% from 2020 to 2030.

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STAT+: Vertex, CRISPR Therapeutics inch ahead of rival for genetic fix to sickle cell disease

STAT

The first CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration, beating a rival gene therapy that’s been delayed due to a manufacturing issue. On Monday, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its partner CRISPR Therapeutics said they had met their previously announced goal of filing by the end of March a marketing application for their therapy known as exa-cel.

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Amgen’s aim for a ‘moonshot’ in cardiovascular disease

PharmaVoice

A VP of global development at Amgen explains how treating general medicine diseases could one day resemble approaches in oncology.

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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.