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Alcohol is driving a half-dozen types of cancer in the U.S., study finds

STAT

Alcohol has long been classified as a cancer-causing substance, but a study out Thursday gives a clearer sense of just how many cancer cases and deaths may be driven by drinking.  Researchers from the American Cancer Society and International Agency for Research on Cancer estimate 40% of all cancer cases in the United States in people 30 and up were due to “potentially modifiable risk factors,” including cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, consumption of processed meat, vi

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Could pharma’s blockbuster immunotherapies work in dogs?

PharmaVoice

Vetigenics believes it’s found a way to make pricey antibody-based technologies more accessible for animals.

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UK DRI and NHS collaborate on digitally enabled dementia care platform

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Around one in five dementia hospitalisations are due to potentially preventable causes

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FTC said to be planning legal action against PBMs

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The FTC is said to be gearing up to file lawsuits against the top three pharmacy benefit managers in the wake of its damning report on the sector.

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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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Opinion: Doctors ‘overprescribing’ opioids isn’t the cause of the overdose epidemic — and it never was

STAT

A key part of the federal government’s narrative about the epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. has been that it is driven by doctors and other clinicians overprescribing opioid painkillers. That story line is false — and was never true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has traditionally relied on death certificate data compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics for its data on overdose deaths, organized as Underlying Cause of Death data us

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Francis Crick and ICL spinout raises £90m to clinically develop cancer treatments

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Myricx Bio’s therapies include treatments for breast, lung and colorectal cancer

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Bill that would cut down ‘patent thickets’ clears Senate

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The US Senate has come together to pass a bill that aims to prevent pharma companies from filing multiple patents around biologic drugs as a way to delay biosimilar competitors.Lawmakers unanimously passed the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 (S-150), which is part of a lengthening list of measures being taken by Congress to curb the prices of medicines in the US.

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Opinion: Preparing schools for the H5N1 bird flu they’re likely to face

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As Covid-19 swept across the United States, schools were among the most highly affected public spaces. To prepare for a potential H5N1 avian influenza jump to humans, schools need to be preparing for the scenario now before a sustained transmission event occurs. The response to Covid-19, which first appeared in the U.S. in early 2020, has been scrutinized by numerous case studies, after-action reports , and Congressional fact-finding hearings.

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Pfizer research chief Dolsten to step down, with company at a crossroads

PharmaVoice

The company has begun searching for a successor to Dolsten, who oversaw more than 35 drug and vaccine approvals alongside notable setbacks during his time as Pfizer’s top scientist.

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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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Coloplast launches digital leakage notification system Heylo for stoma patients

Pharma Times

More than 176,000 people in the UK are living with a stoma, according to NHS data

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Pfizer thinks it found its obesity pill

BioPharma Dive

Far behind companies like Novo and Eli Lilly, Pfizer hopes the version of the drug, danuglipron, that it’s chosen to advance can break into the ultra-lucrative market for weight-loss medicines.

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Medicaid is paying millions for salty, fat-laden ‘medically tailored’ cheeseburgers and sandwiches

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WASHINGTON – They’re marketed as healthy, “dietitian-approved” meals and delivered directly to the homes of people seriously ill from cancer, diabetes, or heart disease: a Jimmy Dean frozen sausage breakfast sandwich, biscuits and gravy, a cheeseburger. These are among the offerings sold by an Idaho-based company, Homestyle Direct, which is paid millions of dollars each year by taxpayer-funded state Medicaid programs to deliver what the company calls medically tailore

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The FDA pushes concrete plans to further diversity in clinical trials

PharmaVoice

The long-awaited guidance offers a more detailed road map for pharma.

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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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SMC accepts Boehringer/Lilly’s Jardiance for CKD within NHS Scotland

Pharma Times

The serious, progressive kidney disease affects nearly 850 million people worldwide

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Turning pilots into production: How to create, scale, and succeed with GenAI

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Learn how to successfully transition pilots into production with GenAI in the pharmaceutical industry. Discover strategies to create, scale, and achieve success with this innovative technology.

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Elmo and his friends are helping little kids (and grown-ups) with their ‘big feelings’ amid a mental health crisis

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WASHINGTON — When Elmo asked “How is everybody doing?” back in January, he was not expecting the onslaught of stress, despair, and anxiety that hit his replies. “I’m just looking for somebody to talk to and show me some love if you know what I mean,” famous singer T-Pain wrote back to the red Muppet.

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As feds crack down on PBMs for drug costs, Big Pharma could lose some of the heat

PharmaVoice

Drugmakers pointed the finger at PBMs for being the culprit behind rising drug prices in the U.S. for years — now, an ongoing FTC investigation has their back.

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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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Institutions to lead £1.7m-funded network to support people at risk of dementia

Pharma Times

The neurodegenerative condition currently affects more than 944,000 people in the UK

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SK Life Science Leverages Smart, Efficient Solutions Across its Engaged Industry-Leading Sales Team

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SK Life Science Leverages Smart, Efficient Solutions Across its Engaged Industry-Leading Sales Team Mike.

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The untold story of the Human Genome Project: How one man’s DNA became a pillar of genetics

STAT

STAT is co-publishing this investigation by Undark. They numbered 20 in all — 10 men and 10 women who came to a sprawling medical campus in downtown Buffalo, N.Y., to volunteer for what a news report had billed as “the world’s biggest science project.

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As the GLP-1 market booms, other healthcare companies are cashing in

PharmaVoice

As more Americans take obesity medications, adjacent businesses are offering supportive services to offset side effects, collect data and foster new health benefits.

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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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Innovate UK grants £4m to four companies to evaluate biomarkers for dementia

Pharma Times

The progressive neurodegenerative disease affects more than 55 million people globally

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Proposed Medicare codes could lift digital health sector

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A new payment policy proposal released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week covers digital tools used for behavioural health, which could be a boost for the digital health sector.The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) sets out the method of payment, rates, and codes for healthcare providers participating in Medicare, and is often used by the administration as an instrument to encourage some forms of healthcare intervention.

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STAT+: FTC report finds PBMs profit at the expense of patients and independent pharmacies

STAT

In stark terms, the Federal Trade Commission found in a report released Tuesday that pharmacy benefit managers — the opaque middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain — wield such “enormous power” that these companies can affect the ability of many Americans to access and afford their medicines. The agency noted that the three largest PBMs processed nearly 80% of the roughly 6.6 billion prescriptions dispensed by U.S. pharmacies in 2023.

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FDA approval is just the beginning. Now Lilly’s Kisunla faces the tough Alzheimer’s market.

PharmaVoice

Recent history suggests an Alzheimer’s approval doesn’t necessarily translate to market triumph. Perhaps for Eli Lilly’s Kisunla, this time could be different.

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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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New policy review reveals ten cancer challenges facing new UK government

Pharma Times

Macmillan Cancer Support estimates that cancer affects over three million people in the UK

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Streeting looks to healthcare to provide economic boost for UK

The Pharmacist

The health sector can be a source of economic growth rather than government expenditure, according to new health and social care secretary Wes Streeting. Speaking at an event for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Mr Streeting said his ambition was to ‘end the begging bowl culture’ where the Department of Health and Social […] The post Streeting looks to healthcare to provide economic boost for UK appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: FTC plans to sue PBMs over the high cost of insulin and other medicines

STAT

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to sue the three largest pharmacy benefit managers over their negotiating tactics for various medicines, including insulin, that pushed patients toward higher-priced treatments, according to a source familiar with the matter. The step comes after the agency this week released a scathing report that found the three largest PBMs — Express Scripts, Caremark, and OptumRx — processed nearly 80% of the roughly 6.6 billion prescriptions that were di