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5 Key Areas of Focus for Effective Comprehensive Medication Management

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Comprehensive medication management (CMM) is an extremely valuable service for health plans and providers to deliver to members and patients when key elements are in place. Effective CMM requires a combination of many factors to ensure care opportunities are identified and addressed. Falling short or skipping any of these areas of focus will likely reduce the clinical impact of CMM, resulting in suboptimal outcomes, higher costs, increased risk of adverse drug events, and disengaged members and

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Health Equity in Pharma: Communities Most Impacted by Racial Bias

PharmExec

Rose Blackburne, MD, MBA, vice president, global head, general medicine, PPD Clinical Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses health equity in pharma, specifically racial biases, and how the industry can address inequities in access and care going forward.

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Women’s healthcare investments are hot. So where are the new menopause drugs?

PharmaVoice

NK3 receptor antagonists offer a new option, but experts say more are needed.

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FDA grants Eisai’s Leqembi full approval, opening door to wider use of Alzheimer’s drug

BioPharma Dive

The broader approval is expected to push insurers, namely Medicare, to increase coverage of so-called amyloid-targeting therapies.

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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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Parliamentary committee highlights ‘slow progress’ on community pharmacy IT

The Pharmacist

Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) should work with community pharmacy to improve interoperability and data sharing within and between systems, the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) has recommended. In its eighth report on digital transformation in the NHS, published on Friday (30 June), the HSCC drew attention to the ‘slow progress’ and lack of clarity […] The post Parliamentary committee highlights ‘slow progress’ on community pharmacy IT appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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International regulation: the importance of quality assurance in drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

As drug development professionals know, global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic provide the public with valuable insights into how clinical research and regulatory processes work. However, critical disciplines within the field responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug products, including quality assurance and compliance, remain mysterious or invisible to many.

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Pharma’s strike-from-all-sides attack on the IRA could be decided by the Supreme Court

PharmaVoice

New lawsuits challenging the Inflation Reduction Act’s price negotiation program hit the government with multiple Constitution-based challenges.

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Rationing strategies proliferate with cancer drugs in short supply

Pharmaceutical Technology

While drug shortages have been a major cause for concern over the past few years, medications to treat cancer are in particularly short supply.

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Pfizer backs CRISPR biotech Caribou in latest cell therapy investment

BioPharma Dive

Five years after helping launch Allogene Therapeutics, Pfizer is backing another developer of “off-the-shelf” cell therapies in a deal that gives the drugmaker the chance to acquire a multiple myeloma treatment.

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Most ambulances ‘run hot’ with lights and sirens blaring. But that’s starting to change

STAT

Jonathan Studnek knows some people imagine that driving an ambulance at high speed with lights flashing and sirens wailing — racing through messily parted traffic to the scene of a crisis — is the best part of being an emergency medic. For him, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “If you’ve been in the industry for any length, you know innately: When you’re in the front of an ambulance and the lights are on, that’s the most dangerous situatio

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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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Following FDA’s full approval of Leqembi, here’s what else is in the Alzheimer’s pipeline

PharmaVoice

Leqembi’s U.S. approval is a milestone in Alzheimer’s research and medicine — and there are a few other late-stage biologic drugs that could follow.

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DigitalHealth.London’s Accelerator programme selects Aide

Pharma Times

Project aims to boost the adoption of technology across London’s NHS and help patients manage conditions - News - PharmaTimes

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Eli Lilly’s retatrutide sets new record for weight loss in obesity space

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pipeline developments within the obesity space have recently garnered interest following recent results published on Eli Lilly’s retatrutide.

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What the end of affirmative action means to a fourth-year medical student

STAT

When the U.S. Supreme Court released its landmark ruling overturning the use of race-conscious college admissions, LaShyra Nolen was on clinical rotation. For Nolen, a fourth-year medical student at Harvard Medical School, the news sent a chill down her spine even though she had been anticipating it. “It felt very lonely,” said Nolen, who is Black and the first in her family to get a bachelors of science degree and attend medical school.

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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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A BMS exec’s journey around the world in 90 days

PharmaVoice

As BMS grapples with upcoming patent cliffs, Emma Charles, the new SVP of intercontinental markets, is focused on expanding its footprint.

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Teva reveals critical Ajovy data

Pharma Times

Therapy has been developed to reduce the frequency, duration and severity of migraine attacks - News - PharmaTimes

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Psychedelics and mental health: The time is now?

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Psychedelics and mental health: The time is now? Nicole.

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STAT’s Inaugural Diversity Report and Commitment to a Workplace of Diversity and Inclusion

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The STAT Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to present STAT’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Report. Here, we share the self-reported gender and racial/ethnic demographics of our staff from STAT’s inception in 2015 through 2022. This report presents an opportunity to reaffirm STAT’s commitment to becoming the most diverse media company covering the life sciences and health care.

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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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The stories you’ve read the most in 2023 (so far)

PharmaVoice

From staff shortages to presidential candidates and the M&A outlook, here are our most-read stories from the first half of the year.

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine produces immunity

Pharma Times

Second dose of treatment generates response among young people during Oxford University trial - News - PharmaTimes

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With new data, J&J steps forward in growing race for oral autoimmune drugs

BioPharma Dive

Phase 2 results show a pill the company is developing is competitive with other oral medicines in testing against psoriasis, among them the TYK2 inhibitors that have drawn significant industry interest.

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Opinion: We finally have new Alzheimer’s drugs. How do we decide who gets them?

STAT

The recent FDA approval of Leqembi , the latest anti-amyloid drug, is undoubtedly a breakthrough for the field, providing a new way to slow the advancement of mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. As a practicing geriatrician who has treated Alzheimer’s patients for more than 40 years and the co-founder and chief science officer at the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, I have never been more optimistic about our potential to transform how we trea

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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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Lifera, Sanofi and Arabio boost vaccine manufacture in Saudi Arabia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lifera, Arabio and Sanofi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bolster manufacturing of vaccines in Saudi Arabia.

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GeneCode receives record Parkinson’s funding

Pharma Times

European Innovation Council Accelerator finances treatment development drive for condition - News - PharmaTimes

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ISO publishes standard on bacterial endotoxin testing

European Pharmaceutical Review

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published its new standard Sterilization of health care products — Microbiological methods — Part 3 Bacterial endotoxin testing ( ISO 11737-3:2023). The document contains requirements and guidance for testing for bacterial endotoxins. This includes products that must be non-pyrogenic based on either intended use or non-pyrogenic label claim, or both.

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How the political right came to back psychedelics to treat trauma

STAT

DENVER — When former Texas Gov. Rick Perry strode onto the stage at the largest ever psychedelics conference last month, he knew he was an unusual choice to open the event. Who would expect to hear from a “knuckle-dragging, right-wing Republican former governor of the state of Texas,” he asked the crowd, miming the sign of a cross in mock horror.

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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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Sarepta sells FDA fast pass earned from Duchenne gene therapy approval

BioPharma Dive

The deal enables Sarepta to quickly cash in on the clearance of Elevidys, with $102 million in new funds to help bankroll its drug research.

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Incyte’s Opzelura gets MHRA authorisation

Pharma Times

Therapy involves the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo among adults and adolescents - News - PharmaTimes

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Complex road ahead, despite phase 3 progress, for Annovis’ buntanetap in Parkinson’s Disease

Outsourcing Pharma

Drugs like Annovis Bioâs buntanetap and prasinezumab have the potential to ârevolutionize the treatment of Parkinsonâs Diseaseâ says analytics company, GlobalData, an analytics company, but it is a complex road ahead.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk bought prescribers over 450,000 meals and snacks to promote drugs like Ozempic

STAT

WASHINGTON – Novo Nordisk spent $11 million on meals and travel for thousands of doctors last year, federal records show, as part of its push to promote Ozempic and other weight loss-inducing diabetes drugs. The pharmaceutical company bought more than 457,000 meals to educate doctors and other prescribers about its portfolio of drugs known as GLP-1 agonists, according to the newly released data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.