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Health spending spikes in Massachusetts amid high drug expenses, unprecedented patient cost sharing, regulator warns

Fierce Healthcare

Pharmaceutical costs, non-claims payments and outpatient care fueled “unchecked” healthcare spending in Massachusetts that's increasingly being felt by its residents, according to new findings from | The Bay State's healthcare cost growth benchmark program is calling for policy action after a report showed per-person health spending well (..)

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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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How Pharmaceuticals Can Unlock the Power of Influencer Marketing

Healthcare Success

But with all the regulations, can pharmaceutical marketers really utilize influencers to reach consumers and HCPs? This episode is essential listening for pharmaceutical and other healthcare leaders looking for modern ways to engage their audience, increase brand awareness, and boost sales. I'm a pharmaceutical physician.

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Why is the market design for innovative pharmaceuticals not well understood?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

A lot of people when they look at pharmaceutical prices think they are ‘too high’ or ‘too low’ But the question is, too high or too low relative to what? What are our goals in pharmaceutical pricing. That is the title of a fantastic editorial from Olivença et al.

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European Union Pharmaceutical Package: A Summary

Healthcare ECONOMIST

Today I’m turning this post over to some of my FTI colleagues in Europe ( Antoine Mialhe , Katja Murray and Valeria Fagone among others) who helped summarize the Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation that the European Union (EU) adopted on April 26, 2023. A more detailed analysis is in the PDF link below.

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A Precise Definition of Microdosing Psychedelics is Needed to Promote Equitable Regulation

Bill Of Health

When we talk about microdosing psychedelics, it’s important we have a mutual understanding of its definition to be able to conduct accurate research, promote regulations, and educate the wider population. The post A Precise Definition of Microdosing Psychedelics is Needed to Promote Equitable Regulation appeared first on Bill of Health.

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Book Review: ‘The Truth Pill: The Myth of Drug Regulation in India’

Bill Of Health

The Truth Pill , authored by Dinesh Thakur and Prashant Reddy , is a monumental work that convincingly shows that drug regulation is but a myth in India. In their investigative style, the authors explain drug regulation in India through the lens of history, both Indian and global. By Aparajita Lath.