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FDA effort focuses on approving more generic drugs
Changes to how REMS are written for generic drugs could bring more to market.
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HHS to allow insurers’ workaround on 2019 prices
The technique - called "silver loading" because it pushed price increases onto the silver-level plans in the ACA marketplaces - was used by many...
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Verma unveils Medicaid scorecard but refuses to judge efforts
In a meeting with reporters, Ms. Verma refused to discuss the findings in any detail or comment on any individual states that performed poorly or...
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AMA: Opioid prescriptions down since 2013
Number of providers registered for prescription drug monitoring programs has tripled since 2014.
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Looking for lower Medicare drug costs? Ask your pharmacist for the cash price
Under a little-known Medicare rule, seniors can pay a lower cash price for prescriptions instead of using their insurance.
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Effects of psoriatic arthritis not just physical
Survey shows impact on patients’ personal lives and their careers.
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Peer mentorship, groups help combat burnout in female physicians
NEW YORK – Female physicians are at higher risk of burnout in part because of lingering implicit and unconscious biases in society and the...
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MDedge Daily News: Keeping patients summer safe
It’s time to start counseling on sunscreen, waterborne illness, and mosquito avoidance.
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Drugmakers blamed for blocking generics have cost U.S. billions
By delaying development of generics, drugmakers can maintain their monopolies and keep prices high.
From the Journals
Specialty practices hire more physician assistants and nurse practitioners
Overall, 28% of all specialty practices employed advanced practice clinicians in 2016 – a 22% increase from 2008.
Conference Coverage
Legalization of marijuana debate moving away from medical need
NEW YORK – Initially, the road to legalization was based on claims of medical need, but experts believe that this will no longer be an important...