November, 2021

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HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare. rtorrence. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:05.

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FDA clears GE Healthcare AI algorithm for patient intubation

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An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by GE Healthcare that helps with the placement of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) has been approved by the FDA. The new tool – part of GE’s Critical Care Suite 2.0 – helps bedside staff and radiologists assess patients before intubation – for example prior to ventilation in patients with critical COVID-19 – and make sure their ETTs are positioned correctly.

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Genetic testing offers powerful weapon for detecting breast cancer: Sema4

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A leader from the health tech solutions company explains how progress in genetic testing has helped advance the detection and prevention of breast cancer.

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Native Advertising is Exploding Across Healthcare, Have you Jumped In?

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In the last 2 years, and accelerated by Covid, native advertising has exploded across healthcare for DTC and HCP marketing. Native ads have been adopted by all healthcare industries including pharma, device, health systems, retailers, pharmacies, payers, and the gamut of regional service providers. But there are still a handful of advertiser holdouts, and they are missing out on highly engaged audiences.

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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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What Is PCD Pharma Franchise Monopoly Basis?

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Monopoly PCD Pharma franchise model is a specialized business model where the company provides franchises on a monopoly basis all over the country for marketing and distribution of products. Why does this business model hold a unique place in the business space? In fact, it is the most prevalent model. The reason is it I profitable and appealing. All leading and successful companies give it precedence.

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Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations

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Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations. dmuoio. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 10:58.

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Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M

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Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M. rtorrence. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:07.

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Business Group: 6 health and wellness trends to watch in 2022

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Business Group: 6 health and wellness trends to watch in 2022. pminemyer. Mon, 11/29/2021 - 12:17.

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SCAN launches in-home, virtual primary care medical group

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SCAN launches in-home, virtual primary care medical group. pminemyer. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 16:03.

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Medicare startup EasyHealth gets $135M in series A to fill information gaps

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Medicare startup EasyHealth gets $135M in series A to fill information gaps. rtorrence. Fri, 11/19/2021 - 10:10.

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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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10 rural states launch lawsuit against CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

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10 rural states launch lawsuit against CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. dmuoio. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 12:57.

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MedArrive nabs $25M to ramp up at-home health services, expand into new states

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MedArrive nabs $25M to ramp up at-home health services, expand into new states. hlandi. Fri, 11/19/2021 - 16:56.

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Industry Voices—Why primary care is the future of sustainable healthcare in the U.S.

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Industry Voices—Why primary care is the future of sustainable healthcare in the U.S. hlandi. Sat, 11/06/2021 - 21:45.

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Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic

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Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic. rtorrence. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 12:45.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Nominations open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2022

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Nominations open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2022. pminemyer. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 10:15.

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Nursing startup nabs $149M for healthcare staffing platform

Fierce Healthcare

Nursing startup nabs $149M for healthcare staffing platform. rtorrence. Thu, 11/18/2021 - 12:23.

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Healthfirst releases road map to addressing health equity, gaps in care

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Healthfirst releases road map to addressing health equity, gaps in care. pminemyer. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 13:37.

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Nearly 60% of health systems aim to become 'payviders' in 2022, survey finds

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Nearly 60% of health systems aim to become 'payviders' in 2022, survey finds. rking. Tue, 11/09/2021 - 13:51.

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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.

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How this telehealth startup aims to address mental illness with ketamine therapy

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How this telehealth startup aims to address mental illness with ketamine therapy. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 13:17.

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Cigna study: How much behavioral health treatment can lower total cost of care

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Cigna study: How much behavioral health treatment can lower total cost of care. pminemyer. Tue, 11/16/2021 - 10:37.

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The Covid cash cow – a look at the Covid vaccine sales figures

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The race to find and bring vaccines to market to fight Covid was impressive. So too are the sales figures. Katrina Megget reports. It’s been almost a year since the first Covid vaccine was authorised for use. The mRNA jab, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, launched to huge fanfare in December 2020 and promised the start of the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Federal judge halts CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in 10 rural states

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Federal judge halts CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in 10 rural states. dmuoio. Mon, 11/29/2021 - 15:30.

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Experts weigh in on ways to combat growing antibiotic resistance amid COVID-19

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Experts weigh in on ways to combat growing antibiotic resistance amid COVID-19. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 11/18/2021 - 15:20.

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Trial of Jazz’ cannabis drug in glioblastoma will start next year

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An investigator-led trial of Jazz Pharma’s cannabis extract-based drug Sativex in glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer – will get underway in the UK next year. The three-year phase 2 trial will be carried out by researchers at Leeds University led by professor of clinical oncology and neuro-oncology Susan Short, and see if adding Sativex (nabiximols) to standard chemotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma can extend survival.

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Biden admin finalizes rule that requires insurers to submit data on drug costs, rebates

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Biden admin finalizes rule that requires insurers to submit data on drug costs, rebates. pminemyer. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 16:42.

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UnitedHealth Group again the most profitable payer in Q3

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UnitedHealth Group again the most profitable payer in Q3. pminemyer. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 14:32.

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Avalere: Providers face 40% hit to Part B reimbursements under Dem drug price reforms

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Avalere: Providers face 40% hit to Part B reimbursements under Dem drug price reforms. rking. Fri, 11/19/2021 - 15:04.

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AI tool may help doctors select best drugs for COVID patients

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Researchers in the US have developed an artificial intelligence-based tool that is able to predict COVID-19 symptoms and suggest which FDA-approved drugs might be used to treat patients. The MOATAI-VIR algorithm, developed by scientists at Emory University and Georgia Tech, was put through its paces in a study that showed it was able to predict 24 out of 26 clinical manifestations of COVID-19, including acute respiratory distress, blood clotting issues, cytokine storms, brain fog, and loss of sm

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Industry Voices—Let's stop calling it medical 'debt'

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Industry Voices—Let's stop calling it medical 'debt'. pminemyer. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 11:38.

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Amazon Care lands its biggest public customer yet in hotel chain Hilton

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Amazon Care lands its biggest public customer yet in hotel chain Hilton. rtorrence. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 14:20.

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Boost for Amazon’s telehealth business, as Hilton signs up

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Amazon’s push into the provision of remote healthcare services has been rewarded with a top-tier corporate client – the Hilton hotel chain. The deal – first reported by Reuters – involves the Amazon Care platform, which includes remote, online consultations with clinicians, as well as home visits in some areas. It provides primary and preventive care, ongoing support for chronic conditions, and referrals to secondary and tertiary care.

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CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023

Fierce Healthcare

CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023. rking. Tue, 11/02/2021 - 17:16.

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CMS: More than 1.6M signed up for ACA coverage through 2 weeks of open enrollment

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CMS: More than 1.6M signed up for ACA coverage through 2 weeks of open enrollment. rking. Thu, 11/18/2021 - 13:39.

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