October 27, 2015
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has become the latest organization to offer a tool for evaluating cancer treatments based on price and effectiveness.
October 22, 2015
The federal government’s 1990s “Share your life. Share your decision.” awareness campaign capitalized on endorsements from the likes of Michael Jordan to increase organ donor registrations nationwide.
October 20, 2015
The 340B drug pricing program may soon be one step closer to reclaiming its original intent: allowing hospitals to provide care and necessary medical therapies for underserved patients.
October 15, 2015
Since 2013 a new series of medications has offered patients with hepatitis C something radical – a 90 to 99 percent cure rate.
October 14, 2015
A bipartisan group of 20 United States senators have a message for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Wait to finalize reimbursement coding policy for biosimilars.
October 13, 2015
Immuno-oncology therapies engage the body’s immune system in fighting off cancer, offering some patients unprecedented results.
October 8, 2015
A new initiative has an important message for pain patients: Every second counts after accidental opioid overdoses, so be prepared.
October 6, 2015
Infectious diseases can pose a threat to all infants, but particularly those born prematurely.
October 1, 2015
Pediatric populations historically suffer from a dearth of medical therapies; few new medications are tested on and approved specifically for infants and young children.
September 29, 2015
Screening questionnaires offers a simple, inexpensive way to proactively identify and educate patients at risk for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
