FDA ends advance notice for foreign drugmaker inspections: 5 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA is ramping up oversight of foreign manufacturing sites by expanding its
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Should CMS monitor biosimilar coverage on formularies?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a study that found many Medicare
Read MoreSuicide prevention resource of the month: Safety plan app
(Source – news.va.gov) Having a plan can make a big difference in how your day goes. It doesn’t have to
Read MorePBMs and pharmacy closures
Those independent pharmacies, excluded from Medicare Part D networks, were more likely to close. A new research study conducted by
Read More6 drugs in shortage
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Here are six new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases
Read MoreOriginal Medicare covers most but not all healthcare services
Medicare is the government health insurance program for adults 65 and older and individuals under 65 with certain disabilities. However,
Read MoreMedicaid Covers at Least One in Five Hospital Inpatient Days in Nearly Every State
(By Zachary Levinson, Jamie Godwin, Scott Hulver, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 05, 2025) The
Read MoreEnsuring Veteran care during crisis through lifesaving exercises
(Source – news.va.gov) Each year, VHA’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducts disaster-related exercises throughout the nation at strategic hubs,
Read MoreTrump seeks to lower drugmakers’ Medicaid prices: 5 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump is targeting the pharmaceutical industry as a way to help
Read MoreFDA probes compounding pharmacies over quality concerns
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA plans to gather information from 250 compounding outsourcing pharmacies amid safety and
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