More Ranitidine recalled, plus another big drug recall
Major depression drug recalled over wrong dosage.
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Data Analytics Improving Care Coordination Programs
Risk-stratification and electronic triage programs are improving patient care and decreasing costs for health systems.
Bundled Payments Cut Costs for Hip, Knee Replacement
A new study is the first systematic review of bundled payment programs administered by CMS.
Starbucks Offers Meditation App to Employees
As part of an initiative to improve employees’ mental health, Starbucks is adding Headspace to its suite of employee benefits.
3 Technologies Providing Personalized Healthcare
Increasing chronic care needs are incentivizing direct-tech services.
Beaumont Health Set to Acquire Summa Health
The arrangement will reportedly strengthen both organizations’ ability to improve the quality of care and the overall health of their communities.
Health Collaborative Invests Millions in Dire Communities
14 U.S. hospitals and health systems invest $700 million into strengthening communities in need.
Millennials More Likely to Put Pet’s Health Before Their Own
Recent survey shows 62% of this generation would take their pet to the vet before visiting their own doctor, amongst other healthcare concerns.
Health Burdens Plague Veterans After Leaving Military
Veterans’ health concerns need to be addressed more proactively to ensure that they do not experience a decline in their broader well-being over time, according to a new study.
The Benefits of Pharmacogenetic Testing
Payer education, evidence critical to providing cost-effective, beneficial treatment in pharmacogenetics.
Negative Health Threats Don’t Stop Vapers
Majority of young vape users are attached to vaping, according to a new study.
Google’s AI System Can Detect Breast Cancer Better Than Doctors
An artificial intelligence system by Google reportedly surpasses expert radiologists in accurately interpreting mammograms from screening programs.
Investing in the Future
Many of the challenges that face our industry in 2020 will require a fresh way of thinking.
Humana to Buy Enclara Healthcare
The acquisition allows Humana to cover pharmacy-related needs associated with hospice care.
Chatbots Manage Scheduling with Customized Two-Way Communication
Asparia technology embedded in EHRs reduces patient no-shows and enables better follow-up.
Leadership Lessons Healthcare Execs Wish They Would Have Learned in School
Here are the top life skills health executives wish they would have been taught in school.
The Administrative Benefits of Value-Based Care
Comparing the benefits of value-based versus volume-based.
State’s Medicaid Expansion Improved Healthcare Access: Study
Less reliance on emergency care, more discussions about healthy behaviors and use of preventive care seen in survey of low-income enrollees in the Healthy Michigan Plan.
Top 6 Challenges Healthcare Executives Will Face in 2020
Here are healthcare leaders’ top challenges, as well as coping strategies
Top Pharmacy Regulations for 2020: What Pharmacists Should Know
The new and proposed federal regulations, as well as state laws, that are trending across the United States.
Healthcare Provider Religious Affiliation a Nonfactor for Most Patients
Healthcare execs should consider the implications of religious restrictions to care on patients and community members, according to a new study.
Population Health Strategies Benefit Kids on Medicaid
Integrated care teams and care management tools led to 3,600 fewer bed days in a year.
Pfizer slashes prices as most pharma makers hike prices in new year
Pfizer bucks the trend with as high as 98.5% price cuts.
FDA clears first-in-class migraine drug
Approval of Ubrelvy follows several new migraine drugs.
Biosimilars in the Pipeline
Several biosimilars will come to market within the next few years.
Biosimilar Availability May Impact Drug Pricing
Study finds that biologics that faced competition from biosimilars showed reductions in net prices and leveling off of list price increases.
4 Top Successful Social Determinants of Health Programs
Here are four programs making a difference.
The Most Valuable Pipeline Drugs For 2020
Here are the top drugs expected to be approved this year and their financial impact.
Veterans Now Able to Digitally Manage Their Healthcare
The VA leverages technology to give veterans digital access to patient statements.