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STAT+: Truveta enlists health systems, drugmakers to launch ambitious new genomic database

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The genetic data, cross-referenced with the patients’ de-identified medical records, will be available for purchase for researchers and life sciences companies. Pharmaceutical company Regeneron has invested $119.5

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly selling drugs directly, UCB leaving BIO, and more news

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… Eli Lilly started a new online service offering telehealth prescriptions and direct home delivery of its new Zepbound weight-loss drug, an unusual move into the supply chain by a pharmaceutical company with one of the hottest-selling medicines , The Wall Street Journal writes. A large U.S.

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NHS data sharing scheme “on hold” as millions opt out

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The centralised database of medical records from 55 million people was first unveiled in May and due to come online on 1 July, but had its start date pushed back to 1 September after campaigners pushed back against the proposals. Now that’s been set back indefinitely. survey conducted in July.

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NHS patient data upload delayed by two months, says UK

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The centralised database of medical records from 55 million people was due to come online on 1 July, but the start date has now been pushed back to 1 September, according to Minister for Public Health, Primary Care & Prevention Jo Churchill.

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As Apple Rolls Out Medication Tracking to all iPhones, Pharma Must Embrace Connectivity

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You wave your iPhone over a digital kiosk, instantly uploading your current medical record and insurance information. As a result, pharmaceutical companies are still licking their wounds from their attempts to compete for patients’ attention with the likes of Instagram and Facebook. We take Apple Health here.”

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How decentralised storage networks can change the game for the pharmaceutical industry

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The way pharmaceutical companies manage data carries inherent risks, as exemplified by the constant scandals about data breaches. For example, patients could sell anonymised access to their medical records, including genetic information, personality traits, and disease status to facilitate research.

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Healthcare data management: resolving consent, compliance, and privacy issues

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But if healthcare providers cannot match these profiles to determine the patient's identity and link it to their medical records, it can delay treatments. A prime example of Cassie’s capabilities is a project Fairhurst has been working on for an international pharmaceutical company. That's why we're different.”.