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More Incentives Needed for Medicare Formulary Decisions
Study finds incentives for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are lacking.
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Medical Marijuana Could Lower Prescription Drug Use
Seventeen states with medical marijuana laws saved Medicare Part D approximately $165.2 million in 2013.
Missouri Governor Takes Stand for Medicaid Population
Gov Jay Nixon vetoed a bill that would impose additional fees on Medicaid beneficiaries.
The Value of Patient Outreach in Medication Therapy Management
A more hands-on approach to patient care can improve overall outcomes.
Order of Supervision Placed on Small Connecticut Insurer
HealthyCT cannot sell new plans due to financial instability from risk adjustment fees.
Early Trial Launched for Promising Lung Cancer Immunotherapy
MEDI4736 is an experimental human monoclonal antibody used against PDL1.
Dissatisfaction Abounds with Electronic Health Systems
Approximately 51% of respondents had difficulties importing medication lists.
Plant-Based Diet Found to Lower Diabetes Risk
Adherence to a plant-based diet low in animal foods found to improve overall health.
Trending News Today: Senate Votes to Eliminate Health Insurance Assistance Program
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Alzheimer's Disease Can Potentially Cause Diabetes
Alzheimer’s disease drugs could potentially be used to treat diabetes.
Trending News Today: Study Targets Breast Cancer Outcomes Racial Disparity
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Protein Could Inhibit Growth of Cervical Cancer Cells
Cystatin E/M stops inflammation that cervical cancer cells need to grow.
The Impact of Smoking and Obesity on Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Body mass index and smoking could have significant impact on RA remission.
Researchers Find Dormant Breast Cancer Cells in Hiding
Breast cancer cells found to hide in bone marrow before resurging.
Chemotherapy Combined with Surgery Improves Survival in Difficult-to-Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer patients whose tumors surround critical blood vessels may have new treatment options.
HIV Drug Cost Increase Controversy Highlights Specialty Pharmacy Week in Review
Top articles of the week on Specialty Pharmacy Times.
7 Tips for a Great Start at a New Job
Starting a new job can be exciting, but the first days or weeks can feel overwhelming.
Should SSRIs Be Prescribed for Depression in Heart Failure Patients?
Depression affects 10% to 40% of patients with heart failure, depending on disease severity.
Dream Body Weight Loss Products Recalled
Dream Body Weight Loss is voluntarily recalling several of its products due to undeclared sibutramine.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Enters into Health Promotion Partnership with Gifu Prefecture
Federal Nondiscrimination Regulation Imposes Key Requirements on Pharmacies
Beginning July 18, pharmacies will be required to abide by rules that regulate discriminatory behavior and practices
HHS Expands Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment
The US Department of Health and Human Services has officially increased the limit on the number of patients for whom providers can prescribe buprenorphine from 100 to 275.
5 Can't-Miss Pharmacy Stories from This Past Week
Don't miss out on this week's must-read pharmacy stories!
6 New Drug Approvals Pharmacy Techs Should Know
Learn about the new drugs and expanded indications approved by the FDA in June 2016.
CVS Will Pay $3.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Filling Forged Prescriptions
CVS is settling allegations that its pharmacists filled forged prescriptions for controlled substances.
Restricted Access Begins to Lift on High Cost Hepatitis C Drugs
Threat of legal action prompts several states to allow greater access to curative HCV drugs.
Price Increases for Older HIV Drugs Spark Outrage
List prices for Complera and Stribild continue to rise for HIV treatment.
Campaign Raises Issues About Skyrocketing Drug Costs
CSRxP aims to educate the public about increasing drug costs to spark change.
CMS Plans to Sell Medicare Claims Data to Improve Healthcare
Organizations that are designated as qualified entities may obtain Medicare data to combine with other claims data.
Sleep Disturbance Linked to Inflammatory Diseases
Too little or too much sleep can lead to inflammatory illnesses.