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Navigating the Government’s Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Changes

MedCity News

The reintroduction of the “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act” marks a critical step toward modernizing the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. So, what does this mean for patients and providers moving forward? The post Navigating the Government’s Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Changes appeared first on MedCity News.

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FTC sues PBMs over 'perverse' rebate system

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FTC lawsuit accuses top three PBMs of using a perverse drug rebate system to artificially inflate the price of insulin products and their profits

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32BJ Labor Industry Cooperation Fund Launches New Tools to Reduce Costs for Employers

MedCity News

The 32BJ Labor Industry Cooperation Fund recently unveiled two new tools for employers and unions: the Healthcare Savings Calculator and a model contract template. The post 32BJ Labor Industry Cooperation Fund Launches New Tools to Reduce Costs for Employers appeared first on MedCity News.

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PfSPZ Vaccine Shows Efficacy Against P Falciparum and Malaria in Women Who Become Pregnant

Pharmacy Times

The researchers estimate that pregnancy losses because of malaria and parasitemia risk before conception was reduced by 65% to 86%.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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7 Takeaways From a Fireside Chat with Providence’s Chief of Virtual Care

MedCity News

Dr. Cunningham weighed in on a variety of subjects, including elements of technology and virtual care that burden primary care physicians, as well as technologies that are suitable for remote monitoring of older patients. The post 7 Takeaways From a Fireside Chat with Providence’s Chief of Virtual Care appeared first on MedCity News.

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AI-Designed Insilico Drug Flashes Signs of Efficacy in Lung Disease, But Rivals Are Still Ahead

MedCity News

Insilico Medicine’s idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis drug led to dose-dependent improvement in lung function in a mid-stage study. Meanwhile, Pliant Therapeutics and PureTech Health are also making Phase 2 progress while Boehringer Ingelheim is planning regulatory submission supported by its IPF drug’s Phase 3 data. The post AI-Designed Insilico Drug Flashes Signs of Efficacy in Lung Disease, But Rivals Are Still Ahead appeared first on MedCity News.

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3 Questions VCs Ask When Getting Pitched By Startups

MedCity News

During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas, three venture capital investors shared some of the questions they ask when getting pitched by digital health startups. The post 3 Questions VCs Ask When Getting Pitched By Startups appeared first on MedCity News.