By integrating industry standards into e-prescribing software, prescribing organizations can reduce errors to improve patient outcomes and lessen the burden of medication-related errors on healthcare systems. Here’s a look at the new National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Sig Standard aimed at improving prescription accuracy. The post The Key to Solving Medication Errors is…
The conditions the biopharma companies target include sepsis, antimicrobial resistance, and acute infectious conjunctivitis. The post Which Biopharma Startups Made the Cut for INVEST Pitch Perfect? appeared first on MedCity News.
This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes. The post America’s Aging Crossroads: Will We Rise to the Challenge or Fall Behind? appeared first on MedCity News.
March has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, providers like Providence and Geisinger have appointed new C-suite leaders, and companies like Blue Shield of California and Evernorth have undergone CEO exits. There were also layoffs at organizations including HHS, Blue Cross of Idaho and the University…
Talkspace introduced Talkcast on Monday, an AI-powered feature that allows therapists to generate personalized podcast episodes for clients. The post Talkspace Introduces AI-Powered Personalized Podcasts appeared first on MedCity News.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is stopping development of VX-264, an experimental cell therapy/medical device treatment for type 1 diabetes, after an early look at Phase 1/2 data fell short of efficacy goals. This program came from a $950 million acquisition in 2019 that marked Vertex’s entry into type 1 diabetes. The post Vertex Cell Therapy Misses in…
Engaging in data sharing, observational cohort research, and deeper analysis of available data to yield further insights can drive improved results for patients, making label and cohort extension faster and more robust. The post How Real-World Data Can Support Label Extension And Safer Use Of Novel Therapies appeared first on MedCity News.
Two Chairs, which offers hybrid behavioral health care, expanded its presence from three states to 22 states. This expansion gives millions of people access to therapy services, as Two Chairs’ services are now available to 75% of the U.S. population. The post Two Chairs Expands Mental Health Services to 19 More States appeared first on…
A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project reveals that private equity firms have been increasingly acquiring intellectual and developmental disability providers and implementing cost-cutting strategies that reduce care quality. The post What’s Private Equity’s Impact on Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services? appeared first on MedCity News.
The FDA granted marketing authorization to a Visby Medical at-home PCR test for three common sexually transmitted infections. The Visby test yields results in about 30 minutes. The post PCR Comes to the Home With FDA Authorization of Visby’s OTC Sexual Health Test appeared first on MedCity News.