Some hopeful trends on opioid overdoses (finally)

While opioid overdoses have been rising for decades, trends in most recent times provide us a glimmer of hope. NPR reports: For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in drug overdose deaths across the U.S.“This is exciting,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute On…

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Investing in Reproductive Health Companies Post-Dobbs: A Moral and Strategic Imperative

Investing in reproductive health is not only a strategic financial move but also a moral imperative. By channeling our investment dollars into the critical areas described above, we can support innovative solutions, expand access to essential services, and uphold the fundamental rights of women across the nation. The post Investing in Reproductive Health Companies Post-Dobbs:…

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Thermo Fisher Expands Biopharma Offerings With $9B Deal for Clinical Trial Software Firm Clario

Private equity-backed Clario brings to Thermo Fisher Scientific software that collects, manages, and analyzes clinical trial endpoint data. Analysts see Clario’s offerings as highly complementary to PPD, the contract research organization that Thermo Fisher acquired in 2021. The post Thermo Fisher Expands Biopharma Offerings With $9B Deal for Clinical Trial Software Firm Clario appeared first…

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KFF/The Washington Post Survey of Parents

The KFF-Washington Post partnership Survey of Parents explores experiences and views pertaining to childhood vaccines. The Survey of Parents also sheds light on school vaccination requirements, views on federal health agencies and policy changes, and the views of parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This poll comes as the Trump administration revamps federal…

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Poll: 1 in 3 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Say They Would “Very Likely” Shop for a Cheaper Plan If Their Premium Payments Doubled; 1 in 4 Say They “Very Likely” Would Go Without Insurance

If the amount they pay in premiums doubled, about one in three enrollees in Affordable Care Act Marketplace health plans say they would be “very likely” to look for a lower-premium Marketplace plan (with higher deductibles and co-pays) and one in four would “very likely” go without insurance next year, finds a new survey of…

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