Bristol Myers Squibb plaque psoriasis drug Sotyktu will be the first product available at a steep discount to eligible cash-pay patients who use BMS Patient Connect, a new online platform set to launch in January. Direct-to-patient sales could offer one way for pharma companies to address President Trump’s call for lower drug prices. The post…
A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute found that virtual opioid use disorder companies are just as effective as usual in-person treatment and can improve retention. The post How Effective Are Virtual OUD Solutions Compared to Usual Care? appeared first on MedCity News.
By MICHAEL MILLENSON It was a small anecdote, buried in a lengthy profile in The New Yorker of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, “Donald Trump’s Tariff Dealmaker-in-Chief.” But as a patient safety activist, the stark depiction of the effect of medical error felt like a sudden shock. Lutnick, the article related, knew tragedy early in life: “his mother died…
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To better understand the growing role of Special Needs Plans (SNPs) in Medicare Advantage, this brief examines SNP enrollment trends using recent Medicare Advantage enrollment data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
This policy watch outlines the groups of lawfully present immigrants that will lose access to federally funded health coverage due to the 2025 tax and budget law, and the CBO’s estimates of the increases in the uninsured.
A federal judge in Texas recently ruled on medical debt reporting — here’s what the ruling means for providers and for the millions of Americans who currently have or might one day have medical debt. The post The Truth About Medical Debt and Credit Reporting: Three Things To Know appeared first on MedCity News.
A promising program can be quickly be derailed by external instability. To prevent this in the future, leaders must ask these essential questions from the start. The post Building Agile Pharmaceutical Programs That Stand Strong Amid Global Health Uncertainty appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Whether you want an American spine clinic close to home or are willing to travel, the U.S. has numerous options. Compare leading surgical facilities to locate much-needed care without an extra wait. The post Top US Spine Clinics for Canadians: Expert Care Across the Border appeared first on MedCity News.
This volume explores findings from the KFF-Washington Post Survey of Parents on views of childhood vaccines; how ACIP may have contributed to concerns about hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccines; recent HHS warnings about alleged links between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism; and AI-generated deepfakes impersonating doctors to sell products.