At least in this one case, wealthy nations will be doing their part to pay for drugs – and that’s a nice change.
Category: pharma
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Most Employers Implemented Covid Vaccine Mandates
A new Mercer poll shows 44% of employers “currently have a vaccine mandate in place for employees working onsite and 6% are planning to implement one, with another 9% still considering it.”
Humana To Invest $1 Billion In Medicare Advantage Business After Enrollment Comes Up Short
Humana said it will invest $1 billion in its Medicare Advantage business following a disclosure the health insurer would add fewer seniors to such plans than expected for 2022.
City Of Hope To Broaden Research And Care Nationally With Close Of Cancer Treatment Centers Deal
City Of Hope is looking to expand its “research, innovation and specialized cancer care” to more patients nationally now that its $390 million purchase of Cancer Treatment Centers of America acquisition has closed.
Can A New Cholesterol Drug Restore Merck’s Prominence In Heart Drugs?
But, if successful, this drug has the potential to indeed become the PCSK9 inhibitor for the masses. It could bring Merck full circle back to the days of Mevacor and Zocor.
Florida Blue Cross Taps Puerto Rico Market And Beyond With Deal’s Close
The parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has completed its $900 million purchase of Puerto Rico’s Triple-S Management, broadening its reach into several new markets.
CDC: Avoid Travel To Mexico, Brazil, Chile Due To Covid-19 Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just moved 12 new destinations to its Covid-19 very high level.
BTS’s Jimin Undergoes Surgery For Appendicitis, Tests Positive For Covid-19, #GetWellSoonJimin Trends
Jimin, whose full name is Park Ji-min, was previously vaccinated against Covid-19.
Pulling The Plug In Seriously Ill Patients—It’s Often A Matter Of Race
In the US, Black patients often receive significantly less medical care than similarly sick white patients. Yet when Black patients experience a significant traumatic brain injury, they often receive more aggressive care than white patients.
Kid Rock Refuses To Perform At Tour Venues Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination, Face Masks
Kid Rock said that if any location on his upcoming “Bad Reputation” tour has such requirements, “You’ll be getting your money back because I won’t be showing up either.”
