Researchers at the American Cancer Society found Hispanic, Asian and Native American women were less likely than white women to report completing breast cancer screening in 2020.
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Federal Trade Commission And Congress Want To Rein In PBMs
Both the FTC and Congress want to rein in pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), as they focus on alleged anti-competitive practices which hinder a properly functioning prescription drug market. Maybe this time an inquiry and legislative action will happen,…
Disgusted By Shootings, Doctors Push Congress On Gun Violence
The American Medical Association and a parade of medical care provider groups are intensifying their calls for Congress to pass gun control legislation, frustrated at the mounting death toll of Americans including children, teachers and – just this wee…
Children Under 5 May Get Covid Vaccines Starting In Late June, White House Says
Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5 could be distributed across the U.S. as early as June 21, if regulators authorize them, White House officials said Thursday.
Possible Resurrection Of Build Back Better From The Dead: Drug Price Measures Could Be Key Component
While a large Build Back Better bill was scuttled last winter, a substantially slimmed down version may still pass. And, this piece of legislation could contain prescription drug pricing stipulations designed to decrease government spending on pharmace…
Healthtech Unicorn Carbon Health Lays Off 250 Employees
Eren Bali, cofounder and CEO of the $3.3 billion primary care startup, blamed volatile capital markets and a shrinking Covid business.
Next Up In The Abortion Wars: Some Republican-Led States May Restrict Or Even Ban Access To Mifeprex, Used To End Early Pregnancy
While until now no state has banned medication abortions, Oklahoma’s GOP governor Kevin Stitt will soon sign legislation outlawing all abortions from the moment of “fertilization.” Presumably, this would include a prohibition of the use of mifepristone…
Pfizer Asks FDA To Greenlight Covid Vaccine For Children Under 5
Weeks after its competitor Moderna, Pfizer has asked regulators to authorize a three-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5.
InnovationRx: Amtitrust Regulators OK Oracle-Cerner Deal; Plus, Covid Vaccine Mixing And Matching
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Pfizer’s Not-For-Profit Model For Sales Of Products To Low- And Lower-Middle-Income Countries May Be A Game Changer In Global Health
Pfizer’s recent announcement regarding sales of its branded products on a not-for-profit – at cost – basis to low- and lower-middle-jncome countries may prove to be a real game-changer in global health, particularly if other companies follow suit.
