PharMerica and its parent company, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc., disclosed it learned of suspicious activity on its computer network on March 14 and an internal investigation determined the unknown third party accessed computer systems…
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By Mark Melchionna
May 15, 2023 – A new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW Medicine) found that despite an overall level of patient satisfaction with medication abortions, those that took place…
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New research from Armis, an asset visibility and security company, has revealed that nurse call systems are the most at risk of malicious activity in clinical environments, followed by infusion pumps and medication dispensing…
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At a time when emerging technologies are changing the role of human workers in so many industries, pharmacies are often stuck in an earlier era.
Despite the rise of digital tech, getting medication still mostly…
The U.S. DEA and HHS have extended telemedicine flexibilities for controlled medication prescriptions, initially granted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension, lasting six months until November 2023, allows virtual prescribing and promises a grace…
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The DEA and SAMHSA have extended telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through November 11, 2024, following a temporary rule. The move comes after several healthcare organizations, including the AHA, requested continued telehealth prescribing…
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Mail order pharmacies like Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Amazon’s RxPass are making prescription drugs more accessible and affordable. But there’s one thing these companies are missing: in-depth consultations with pharmacists, a…
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St. Joseph’s Health Enhances Provider Communications with careMESH’s Healthcare Directory and User-Friendly Messaging ServicesNew Jersey-based St. Joseph’s Health partners with careMESH to significantly expand the health system’s clinical communications reach to all community physicians,…
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By Sarai Rodriguez
May 04, 2023 – A coalition of 24 states united to appeal a Texas judge’s ruling that could essentially withhold medication abortion pills nationwide and jeopardize reproductive care access under the Title X family planning…
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Access to medication, water, and food are critical before, during, and after disasters. With over 9600 retail pharmacies across the US, CVS is uniquely positioned to help when a disaster strikes. The company is…
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