Hospitals’ pharmacy spending is projected to rise by 3.42% next year, according to a new report published by Vizient. Specialty drugs and neurology medications are the primary drivers of this increase in pharmacy expenses.
Vizient…
Wolters Kluwer and Unbound Medicine have launched a mobile drug guide app, offering a digital version of the Lippincott Nursing Drug Handbook for nurses. The app includes FDA updates and information on 3,800 drugs,…
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As the conversation around weight loss drugs grows, new modes of delivering weight management programs keep cropping up.
This time it’s Hello Alpha, a virtual primary care company geared toward women consumers and employees. The…
FeelBetter, a machine learning-enabled medication management platform focused on polypharmacy, announced it secured $5.9 million in funding led by Firstime Ventures and Shoni Health Ventures. Random Forest VC, The Group Ventures, and existing FeelBetter investor…
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Specialty medications are often used to treat complex diseases, many times in life-saving situations. But the robust process to onboard a patient on a specialty medication highlights an urgent need to modernize healthcare technology,…
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The following is a guest article by Christine Lee, Head of Health Partnerships at AnalyticsIQ
Patients seeking healthcare for their ailments often receive detailed treatment plans tailored to their individual needs. However, the efficacy of…
Digital transformation in healthcare improves the safety of health systems. Within our health service, a new digital hospital has been established and two wards from a neighbouring paper-based hospital transitioned into the new digital…
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By Mark Melchionna
June 30, 2023 – Among those with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), a blood pressure (BP) home monitoring resource combined with the use of medication for BP titration helped with keeping patients out…
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A recent study identified seven risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer in males under 50, potentially improving screening practices. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among younger individuals, leading to a decrease in the…
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By Mark Melchionna
June 29, 2023 – Amid the ongoing concerns surrounding virtual prescribing allowances for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, a new study found that health systems provide prescriptions for this condition and anxiety at…
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