HHS announces new actions to combat opioid epidemic
(Source – www.hhs.gov) U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced several new actions the department
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Month: July 2016
5 Myths About FDA’s Regulation of Vapor Products
(By Elaine Keller for The Daily Signal) On May 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a rule known
Read MoreNew Recommendations for VA Health Care System.
The report from the VA’s Commission on Care contains 18 recommendations to transforms the health care for veterans. The report recommends
Read MoreIf You Want To Spend A Bundle On Your Bundle Of Joy, Go To Northern California
(By Jenny Gold for Kaiser Health News) Everyone knows that real estate is no bargain in Northern California. It turns
Read MoreUnintended Consequence: Blood Banks Could Feel The Squeeze From Zika Advisories
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Enhancing mosquito control. Encouraging safe sex. Advising people to minimize travel to infected
Read MoreA Hot Pepper a Day May Keep the Pain Away
With more Americans suffer from chronic pain than those living with diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined, many people turning
Read MoreThe Federal Court Appeals Decision Will Cost You
On Tuesday, a federal appeals court ruled that biosimilar drug makers must always notify their brand-name rivals six months before
Read MoreAnother Obamacare Co-op Shutting Down
Another Obamacare Co-op is being placed under supervision with the possibility of closing at the end of the year. The
Read MoreIn Search to Replace Opioid Therapies for Chronic Pain
Several biotech companies are investing big money on the idea that they can develop drugs that can shut down the
Read MoreThe New Oncology Care Model
On July 1st, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) launched the new five year Oncology Care Model aimed at
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