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MARCH 3, 2024

WASHINGTON — Doctors will get a 1.68% pay hike in Medicare starting March 9 under a deal struck over the weekend to fund part of the government. The pay bump is among multiple Medicare payment policies that now will run until the end of December. That year-end deadline lines up with the expiration of telehealth pay policies , setting the stage for a large health legislative package and giving Congress another shot at aligning hospital and doctor office payments and reforming the business

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 3, 2024

Federal judge rules against AstraZeneca in lawsuit challenging Medicare drug pricing negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2024

By Steven J. Gonzalez & JP Ellison — The most recent version of the BIOSECURE Act (the “Act”) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives ( H.B. 7085 ) and Senate ( S.B. 3558 ) on January 25, 2024. This proposed legislation should be of interest to any biotechnology companies that want to do business with the federal government in the future.

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MARCH 3, 2024

Avidity Biosciences files $400m private placement as it prepares for phase 3 trial of lead antibody oligonucleotide conjugate AOC 1001 in rare disease DM1

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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

Patient Care

OctariusRx

MARCH 3, 2024

March is malignant hyperthermia awareness and training month and at OctariusRx, we are always focused on patient safety. Join us this month as we raise awareness and support the cause. Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, inherited disorder that can affect patients who are receiving anesthesia for surgery or other procedures. Being prepared is paramount for patient safety.

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2024

By Jeffrey N. Gibbs & Allyson B. Mullen — FDA’s proposed rule to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as devices took one more step towards being finalized – and to a likely judicial showdown. On March 1, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the draft final LDT rule for review ( here ). The LDT rule has moved forward with astonishing speed, advancing from the release of the proposed rule on October 3, 2023 to OMB in less than five months.

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Pharma Mirror

MARCH 3, 2024

Presented by BetterHelp. Some people still aren’t aware that men and non-gestational parents can also experience emotional dysregulation after the birth of a child. Luckily, the conversation surrounding women and gestational parents and postpartum depression has gained a lot of awareness. However, are we forgetting the other half of the parenting dyad?

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Med Ed 101

MARCH 3, 2024

Blood pressure medications are commonly used in practice. You should know some of the major interactions with these medications. In this blog post, I will lay out my top 5 antihypertensive drug interactions and also share some information on how these interactions can affect our patients. Hyperkalemia Risk ACEIs and ARBs are atop the list […] The post Top 5 Antihypertensive Drug Interactions appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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