Widespread use of 4 antibiotics tied to higher C. diff risk, study finds
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Facilitywide use of four antibiotic classes is linked to a higher risk of Clostridium
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Are you ill-informed about Medicare?
A recent survey by Nationwide found a major knowledge gap on Medicare. The survey found a surprising 79 percent of
Read MorePurdue Pharma, Accused Of Fueling Opioid Crisis, Files For Chapter 11
(By Bobby Allyn for NPR) Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday night, just
Read MorePurveyors Of Black-Market Pharmaceuticals Target Immigrants
(By John M. Gionna for Kaiser Health News) The bootleg medications were smuggled across the border and sold to mostly
Read MoreHow Are Drug Prices Determined?
According to Rx Savings Solutions, a consulting firm for health insurance plans and employers, found in the first half of
Read MoreShould we be looking at Germany to reduce drug prices
As American lawmakers attempt to stem spiraling drug costs, they might find inspiration in Germany, where the government’s regulatory model
Read MoreThree ways to fill in Medicare’s coverage gaps
Many people assume that Medicare is the only health insurance you need in retirement but find out later that you
Read MoreDrug prices keep rising but not as fast
According to a five-year study by GoodRx, it found the prices for the majority of drugs in U.S have started
Read MoreInsurers could save $4B by switching where patients take specialty drugs, United Health says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Shifting specialty drug administration away from hospital settings could reduce expenses by $4
Read MorePhysicians more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day, new study finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Physicians were more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day and when
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