Novartis charged much more in the U.S. for some drugs than in other countries
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) A n axiom in the overheated debate about prescription drug pricing is that
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Author: Eileen Cook
7-day opioid prescription limits take effect in Ohio
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ohio physicians may now only issue seven-day opioid prescriptions to adults and five-day
Read MoreFlorida health system extends pediatric telehealth to Texas following Hurricane Harvey
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health System is offering free remote pediatric visits
Read MoreCMS: Hospitals charging Medicare the most, least for common procedures under IPPS
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released data on Inpatient Prospective Payment System provider charges for all diagnosis-related
Read MoreThe Secret To Chronic Happiness As You Age
(By Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News) By all rights, Fletcher Hall should not be happy. At 76, the retired
Read MoreMaximum Age for Human Lifespan
Recently Dutch researchers claim to have discovered the maximum age or “ceiling” for human lifespan. Read article here… Notice :
Read MoreFormally Calling on the FDA to Ban High-Dose Opioid Painkillers
The leaders of the Association of State and Territorial Health officials, Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing, the National Safety Council
Read MoreCVS Caremark exposes patients’ HIV statuses via envelop windows
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefit manager of CVS Health, halted a set
Read MoreDoctors want to give their cancer patients every chance. But are they pushing off hard talks too long?
(By Bob Tedeschi for ST A T) A new generation of immune-boosting therapies has been hailed as nothing short of
Read MoreWhat Is ‘Fruit Concentrate,’ Anyway? And Is It Good For You?
(By Natalie Jacewicz for NPR) If you look in your cupboard and start reading nutrition labels on your favorite box
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