Generics of Older Drugs Could Have Saved Medicare Billions, Study Says
Findings suggest that racemic substitution for single-enantiomer drugs offers an opportunity for savings.
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Manufacturer recalls several compounded drugs over sterility issues
Fentanyl citrate and ephedrine sulfate are among the medications affected.
Starbucks Aims to Improve Mental Health Benefits
The move could be copied by other large employers.
FDA Urges Inclusion of Males in Breast Cancer Studies
Because the disease in males is rare, they have historically been excluded from clinical trials of breast cancer drugs.
Cancer-linked impurity found in heartburn drug
FDA is evaluating risks to patients.
7 Ways Healthcare Has Changed for Health Execs in the Last 25 Years
The technologies and consumer demands that have shaped the past-and will continue to shape the future.
ICER’s Leader: Payers Rely on Its Reports about Drugs’ Value to Patients
An interview with the founder and president of ICER.
Insurers Expect to Pay Record $1.3B in Rebates
They must begin issuing payment by September 30.
Telehealth Reimbursement Moves Toward Greater Parity
A new survey suggests that more states-and payer organizations-are expanding telehealth coverage.
Top Women’s and Men’s Cancer Treatment Developments
From breast cancer to prostate cancer, the state of oncology care and how it will evolve.
Specialty Pharmacy Exec: Gene Therapies Require Innovative Payment Strategies
An interview with vice president of pharmaceutical trade relations for Accredo Rob Osborne.
Expanding the Reach of Health Reimbursement Arrangements
Will a new final rule expanding the use of health reimbursement arrangements shake up the markets as much as some fear?
Younger Americans Use ERs as Their Primary Care Provider
They would change this behavior if they had faster access to in-network, lower-cost ambulatory care, a new study says.
6 Strategies for Your Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
The ultimate guidebook on everything you need to know about reducing hospital readmissions-the most common risk factors, the reimbursement issues, and how real-world hospitals are solving the problem.
NIH Funding Stagnates for Certain Populations
Study finds disparity in clinical research funding for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Drug Shortages Continue to Burden Healthcare
Drug shortages might be decreasing, but their continued existence is urging the pharmacy industry to maintain its vigilance.
CDC, Health Agencies Caution Public Against ‘Vaping’
Outbreak of severe pulmonary disease linked to e-cigarette use.
Facebook and Instagram to Combat Anti-Vaccine Misinformation
Why the move could signal a big shift for healthcare.
Four Opportunities to Tap into Biosimilar Cost Savings
The policies and approaches healthcare leaders should promote.
Health Insurers Collaborate to Keep Care Local
L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan will jointly operate 14 community resource centers across Los Angeles County.
Lung cancer drug receives breakthrough therapy designation
Targeted therapy gives new hope to patients with an aggressive form of lung cancer.
Trump considers next FDA commissioner
Health groups urge Trump to appoint Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless.
3 Ways Healthcare Teams Inspire the C-Suite
Leadership doesn’t always have to come from the top-sometimes your team members can help motivate you.
Three Reasons Why Value-based Care Works
New research has shown the system has concrete benefits for both patients and providers.
How Value-based Care Changes the Provider Staffing Model
Why new payment models require new staffing considerations.
Eight Ways Healthcare Orgs Can Improve Communication
Privacy laws, technology speed bumps, and regulatory red tape all add to the problem that is communication in healthcare. Find out how you can advance your communication game at every level.
Finding-and Keeping-Good Employees
With a rapidly-growing employment environment, how can healthcare orgs best recruit and retain the right employees?
Featured Exec John Baackes, CEO of LA Care Health Plan
Although he dreamed of becoming an architect, John Baackes now has designs on creating a better future for managed care.
Blue Cross NC Invests in Addiction Treatment Provider
Up to 15 clinics are set to open nationwide in the next year.
Samsung-Kaiser Improves Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
The smartwatch-based program delivers customized information and monitoring.
