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Vertical Integration in the Pharmaceutical Market

Healthcare ECONOMIST

On the one hand, integration may beneficial to consumers. However, the authors also note that there are two pathways through which the integration could leave consumers worse off: (i) input foreclosure and (ii) customer foreclosure. ” The pre-post analysis compares changes in premiums for vertically integrated plans (i.e.,

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Best Practices for Conquering Data Management Challenges in the Pharma Industry

HIT Consultant

But it’s especially difficult in an industry like pharmaceuticals, due both to the sensitivity of the data and the severity of consequences that result from data management mistakes. Inconsistencies make it more challenging to ensure data accuracy and integrity across the pharma supply chain.

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Leveraging Technology to Improve Pharmaceutical Oversight and Patient Safety

HIT Consultant

In a time when healthcare is always changing, the pharmaceutical sector is under more pressure to ensure patient safety while maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory standards. As the complexity of pharmaceutical delivery rises, technology has become ever more crucial in tracking and safeguarding pharmacological products.

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Growing adoption of AI CXR solution among APAC military hospitals and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Lunit's AI solution has been integrated into the hospital's mobile X-ray devices to detect lung cancer, tuberculosis, and pneumonia, among common chest abnormalities. The Docquity PAP facilitates the connection among hospitals, HCPs, patients, and pharmaceutical partners on one platform.

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Transparency in Healthcare: Why It’s Essential for Patient Trust

HIT Consultant

Yet, due to gaps in visibility and execution throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain, this assurance isnt always guaranteed. And these costs dont just affect pharmaceutical companies; they trickle down to patients, who ultimately bear the financial burden. Beyond development, there are also risks in warehousing and distribution.

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RFID breakthroughs poised to transform healthcare

Healthcare It News

” Changing to meet modern demands Today’s RFID chips, the small integrated circuits that store product information, have evolved to address issues including interference, security and interoperability. These standards support a single, standardized method for manufacturing source coding. ” Reference Seckman, C.,

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The Role of AI in Streamlining Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials: A New Era in Pharmaceutical Innovation

HIT Consultant

In the rapidly evolving world of pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer. This real-time monitoring helps ensure that trials are conducted according to the established protocols, reducing the risk of errors and deviations that could compromise the trial’s integrity.