Pharma’s lobbying efforts: 10 drugmakers that spent the most so far in 2017
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmaceutical and medical device companies have collectively spent $208 million on lobbying efforts
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Walgreens to close 600 stores, spend $750M to rebrand Rite Aids
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walgreens plans to close about 600 stores over an 18-month period beginning next
Read MoreCBO: Alexander-Murray deal would reduce deficit by $3.8B over 10 years
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) A bipartisan deal to stabilize the ACA marketplaces would reduce the federal deficit
Read MoreScam Alert: You Do Not Pay for Your New Medicare Card!
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns seniors to hang up if they receive calls from individuals claiming to be from
Read MoreTrump expected to declare emergency over opioid crisis, as questions over details linger
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is poised to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency
Read More‘No One Is Coming’: Hospice Patients Abandoned At Death’s Door
(By JoNel Aleccia and Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) WASILLA, Alaska — As her husband lay moaning in pain
Read MoreFederal Judge Denies Bid To Force Feds To Resume ACA Subsidies
(By Ngoc Nguyen for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge Wednesday denied a
Read MoreMichael Dowling: Single payer – no panacea
(By Michael J. Dowling, President & CEO, Northwell Health published by Becker’s Hospital Review) Congress’ failure to get consensus on
Read MoreHospitals grapple with medical supply shortages in wake of Hurricane Maria: 4 things to know
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals nationwide are experiencing medical supply shortages caused by lower production levels in
Read MoreMedicare Consumers Prefer Traditional Phone Calls or Mailings Over Digital Engagement Strategies
According to a new Healthmine survey, Medicare consumers tend to prefer traditional phone calls or mailings over digital engagement strategies
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