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National cancer group reports widespread chemo shortages, calls on government and industry to help resolve them

Fierce Pharma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network's recent survey shows that nearly all of the treatment centers it polled are facing a carboplatin shortage. As pharma supply chain problems drag on, a shortage of key cancer drugs has afflicted a large number of treatment centers and many patients. |

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Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care. Register Today!

MedCity News

In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities. The post Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care.

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

pharmaphorum

A potential solution could be provided by decentralised storage, which could not only improve data security, but also open opportunities for business process automation, improved data governance, and potentially new revenue streams. What is decentralised storage? How can this affect the pharma industry? Automated compliance.

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US govt taps Walgreens for decentralised trials

pharmaphorum

Walgreens has signed a $100m contract with the US government's BARDA agency for access to its decentralised clinical trials network

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Want to Connect with Innovative Healthcare Startups and Investors? Register for MedCity INVEST Today!

MedCity News

In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities. The post Want to Connect with Innovative Healthcare Startups and Investors? Register for MedCity INVEST Today!

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Crossing the Interoperability Finish Line: Will TEFCA Help?

MedCity News

TEFCA’s goal is to establish a universal floor for interoperability across the country by developing the infrastructure model and governing approach for users in different networks to securely share basic clinical information with each other.

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Our abysmal health care system

World of DTC Marketing

The government sets the ground rules for drug coverage through stand-alone Part D plans or benefits embedded in Medicare Advantage plans. This year the government is projected to spend $111 billion on Part D benefits. No one would worry about which pharmacy is in or out of network.

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