ACS and CVS join forces to help colleges go 100 percent tobacco-free
The partnership targets colleges and universities; it will provide grants to help 125 institutions go smoke- and tobacco-free. Read More »
Seven Allergan presentations on the schedule at the ASCRS Symposium & Congress
Allergan announces its schedule of presentations at the ASCRS Symposium & Congress in New Orleans. Read More »
CMS releases Medicare Advantage data sorted by racial and ethnic groups
Quality of care data shows disparities in care for African-American and Hispanic patients. Read More »
CVS launches hepatitis awareness and expanded health care options in Hawaii
CVS expands services in its Hawaiian Longs Drugs and MinuteClinic locations. Read More »
ASHP partners with ABIM in the 'Choosing Wisely' campaign
Initiative aims to help patients and health care providers avoid waste and risk of unnecessary treatments. Read More »
Allergan to make five presentations at the AUA annual meeting
Allergan to present data on overactive bladder, nocturia and ulcerative interstitial cystitis at the AUA meeting this weekend. Read More »
UsAgainstAlzheimer announces support for Phase III clinical trial
Eli Lilly's and AstraZeneca's BACE inhibitor drug for Alzheimer's advancing to Phase III clinical trial. Read More »
Cigna and Rush Health collaborate to improve services for plan members
The collaboration is designed to improve services for Cigna health plan members who receive care from Rush Health professionals. Read More »
FDA approves drug to treat Parkinson's disease hallucinations and delusions
Nuplazid has been approved to treat the hallucinations and delusions experienced by some Parkinson's disease patients. Read More »
Allergan to provide affordable birth control for women in the military
"LILETTA Access on the Front Line" to increase access to IUDs for U.S. military women. Read More »
First generic version of Crestor approved
The FDA approved the first generic version of Crestor last week. Read More »
NCPA supports OCPA claims that health care competition does work
Jonathan Small, C.P.A. and president of Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), recently wrote a “Free Market Friday” op-ed for The Journal Record to promote freedom in the delivery and payment of health care, showing how Oklahoma is better off not accepting funds to support the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read More »
Matrix Global CEO wants to boost use of biosimilars to increase value in health care spending
With health care spending on an upward trajectory, Alex Brill, CEO of economic policy consulting firm Matrix Global Advisors, thinks that value within the sector also must increase. Read More »
CHMP issues positive decision for new antibiotic
AstraZeneca announced the positive decision for CAZ AVI by CHMP. Read More »
New hope for EPI patients in the EU
CHMP issues positive opinion on Allergan's ENZEPI for patients with EPI Read More »
Congress examines tax code and its effects on health care
Ways and Means Committee held a hearing recently to discuss health care challenges and explore opportunities for improvement. Read More »
Prime researches 'insulin shock' and ER visits
Low blood sugar can lead to ER visits; Prime releases research on hypoglycemic events. Read More »
CVS committed to National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
CVS supports Drug Take Back Day on April 30 with events and education. Read More »
Life-saving naloxone available without a prescription at New Hampshire CVS Pharmacies
Naloxone saves lives by reversing opioid overdoses; CVS makes it available for friends and family. Read More »
Sanofi US announces collaborations with DCRI and CATCH
The collaborations will create tools to predict how type 2 diabetics will follow their medication plans. Read More »
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