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Pharmacists, other health professionals and the general public have been invited to respond to a national 'engagement exercise' to help shape the government's 10-year plan for the NHS. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said today that while the government has 'a clear plan to fix the health service', it was 'only right that we hear […] The post Pharmacists asked to help shape NHS 10-year plan appeared first on The Pharmacist.
For the nation’s largest health insurer, the evidence of abuse was stunning and unmistakable: UnitedHealth Group reaped billions from the federal Medicare program by diagnosing patients with serious chronic illnesses, and then delivering no follow-up care. The findings in the federal report reveal that UnitedHealth repeatedly sent clinicians into patients’ homes and pored over their medical charts to add diagnoses for illnesses such as vascular disease, heart failure, and diabetes.
A 5-year-old generally healthy fully immunized boy presented to the ED with worsening left ear redness, swelling, and tenderness that his family noticed the day before presentation. His family had also recently noticed an abrasion over that ear. The patient was on amoxicillin for strep throat, which was diagnosed a week before the onset of his symptoms and was improving.
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.
The generic drug industry faces significant regulatory challenges that can impact the quality and safety of these life-saving medications. With the majority of generic drugs manufactured overseas, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is crucial. This article delves into the complexities of generic drug regulation, highlighting the challenges faced by the U.S.
Imagine, for a moment, that you wake up one morning with a debilitating illness that won’t let go. Weeks and months pass, but the crushing fatigue, constant headaches, and aching muscles remain. You can’t think straight. Simply showering or doing the dishes leaves you floored for days at a time, and the unpredictable symptoms — shortness of breath, dizziness, a racing heart — ebb and flow without warning.
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Imagine, for a moment, that you wake up one morning with a debilitating illness that won’t let go. Weeks and months pass, but the crushing fatigue, constant headaches, and aching muscles remain. You can’t think straight. Simply showering or doing the dishes leaves you floored for days at a time, and the unpredictable symptoms — shortness of breath, dizziness, a racing heart — ebb and flow without warning.
Providers struggle with time-consuming processes. Patients are waiting for therapy. Embedded EMR system solutions can streamline therapy initiation and improve outcomes.
Ultrasound-guided procedures are difficult enough just identifying the anatomy. Performing a nerve block with the ultrasound in one hand and the needle in the other hand adds extra challenges. The simplest 1-person approach involves attaching a syringe with local anesthetic directly to the end of the procedural needle. A 2-person approach involves attach the syringe to a custom tubing-needle setup such as below.
A federal watchdog found that Medicare Advantage insurers collected billions of dollars in dubious payments from Medicare in a single year by using home visits and medical chart reviews to diagnose patients with conditions for which they received no follow-up care. A report released Thursday by the Office of Inspector General for the Health and Human Services Department concluded that insurers collectively received an estimated $7.5 billion in payments last year from so-called
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
Early study data from Wave Life Sciences suggests how editing RNA may yield viable medicines. Large and small drugmakers say such results are just the start.
For years, it has been a reliable way to cut back on the consumption of cigarettes and sugary drinks: raise taxes on them. So it might seem an obvious tactic to apply to alcohol, which contributes to untold injuries, diseases and deaths in the United States each year. That’s the thinking of advocates and state legislators across the country, who also see it as a way to pull in more revenue.
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.
Biotech giant’s alleged comments come as world leaders at Cop16 discuss how to share benefits from genetic code discoveries fairly AstraZeneca has said it may cut jobs at its UK operation if the government enforces a global push to make companies share profits derived from nature’s genetic codes, multiple sources have told the Guardian. The alleged comments from the company came amid a concerted lobbying push by the pharmaceutical industry against the profit-sharing measures.
For people with obesity, surgeries that shrink, reshape, or otherwise alter the anatomy of the stomach have long reigned supreme as the surest way to weight loss. But in the last few years, with the approval of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound , more and more people are opting for obesity medicines over gold-standard surgical treatments. “On a population level, among a subset of commercially insured individuals, that is the tradeoff that is happening” said Thomas Tsai, th
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.
After initially declaring the shortage of Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs over, the FDA changed its mind and re-opened the door for GLP-1 compounders.
An estimated 3.4 million hours of community pharmacy access is lost in England each year due to under-pressure premises reducing their opening hours, the Company Chemists' Association (CCA) has claimed. This is based on analysis of the Consolidated Pharmaceutical List that shows a net loss of almost 64,000 pharmacy weekly opening hours between September 2022 […] The post Pharmacy opening times cut by more than three million hours a year, CCA claims appeared first on The Pharmacist.
If you were hoping to see where ultra-processed foods might fit in the next Dietary Guidelines for Americans, hold that thought. Scientific experts tasked with advising federal officials drafting the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans said the data were far too limited to draw conclusions. Meeting Monday, the first of two days of presentations, they discussed research findings to inform a report to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture.
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.
Pfizer’s proxy battle with Starboard has gotten messy. It’s the latest in a series of activist investor campaigns that have been on the rise in recent years.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ABRYSVO ® (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the company's bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine, for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals 18 through 59 years of age who are at increased risk for LRTD caused by RSV.
Novo Nordisk has asked the Food and Drug Administration to bar compounding pharmacies from making copies of its blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide, arguing that the medication is too complex for the pharmacies to safely make. Compounding pharmacies are typically allowed to make copies of drugs that are deemed to be in shortage by the FDA, which semaglutide has been for over two years.
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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