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FDA, FTC uniting to promote biosimilars
As part of their collaboration, the two agencies will be sponsoring a public workshop on March 9 to discuss...
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FDA opens the door to biosimilar insulin
The agency published a final rule that transitions insulin and other products from regulation as a drug to a biologic.
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Two new Novel Coronavirus cases confirmed among quarantined U.S. patients
The 14th and 15th cases of 2019-nCoV in the United States both occurred among patients who were under federal quarantine.
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CDC confirms 13th case of coronavirus in U.S.
The person in California was previously under federal quarantine because the patient had traveled to Wuhan, China.
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CMS proposes second specialty tier for Medicare drugs
CMS Administrator Seema Verma said the move would give health plans more negotiating power and ultimately lower prices for patients.
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Physician groups push back on Medicaid block grant plan
Opponents of the proposal say it will increase health disparities and harm access to care.
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Costs are keeping Americans out of the doctor’s office
Despite having health insurance, more Americans report skipping trips to the doctor because of costs.
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ACP maps two potential paths to universal health care
The college offers detailed prescriptions for a single-payer system and a publicly financed option within a private insurance system.
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Medscape survey points to generational differences in physician burnout
Pulmonology specialists reported a burnout rate of 41%.
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Telehealth appears to help speed front end of liver transplant process
Shorter evaluation times did not translate to shorter transplantation times.
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Medicaid spending on MS drugs rose despite introduction of generic glatiramer
“Although some of this increase is attributable to the 2014 Medicaid expansion, the primary driver was rising DMT costs per prescription, which...
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Expedited review programs not shortening drug development
While it may be hard to understand the impact of the many expedited review programs introduced at the FDA, there is still room for improvement in...
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Insurance coverage mediates racial disparities in breast cancer
“Without insurance coverage, the lack of prevention, screening, and access to care, as well as delays in diagnosis, lead to later stage of disease...
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Big practices outpace small ones in Medicare pay bonuses
Most physician practices earned a Medicare performance pay raise, but the raises are relatively small.