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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in New York City
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel on December 4, 2024,...
VA’s Partnership with Uber Health Reduces Missed Appointments and Lowers Costs for Veterans
Through a partnership with Uber Health, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) addresses veterans' transportation issues by offering...
Introducing Helix: The Digital Business Card Built with Pharmacy Professionals in Mind
In today's digital-first world, making a strong professional impression matters more than ever. We're excited to announce the launch of...
Pulmonary Aspiration Warning added to GLP-1 Agonists During Anesthesia: Key Updates for Healthcare Providers
The FDA has updated GLP-1 receptor agonist labels with a new warning about rare cases of pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia...
Amazon to Expand Same-Day Prescription Delivery to 20 More U.S. Cities
Amazon Pharmacy is set to expand its same-day prescription delivery service to 20 additional U.S. cities by 2025, aiming to cover nearly...
Researchers Achieve Type 1 Diabetes Remission with Patient-Specific Stem Cell Therapy
Chinese scientists have reported a breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes treatment, achieving remission in a patient through a minimally...
Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores Over the Next Three Years Amid $3 Billion Loss
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores over the next three years to address declining U.S. retail performance, following a $3 billion...
New Ingestible Capsule Offers Drug-Free Solution for Weight Management
Epitomee Medical’s newly approved ingestible capsule offers a drug-free weight management option for adults with a BMI of 25-40 kg/m²....
Student Loan Forgiveness Whiplash: Biden's Plan Cleared, Then Halted Again Within 24 Hours
A Missouri judge has issued a preliminary injunction against President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, halting its implementation....
Pfizer Withdraws Oxbryta from Market Due to Safety Concerns
Pfizer has voluntarily withdrawn Oxbryta (voxelotor) from the market after postmarketing studies revealed increased rates of...
Pyrls.com Launches Free Online NAPLEX Prep Program for Universities
Pyrls has announced the launch of their NAPLEX prep Virtual Testing Center to universities and health professional programs, completely...
FDA Authorizes Apple AirPods Pro as OTC Hearing Aids with New Software Feature
The FDA has authorized a new software feature called the Hearing Aid Feature (HAF) that allows compatible Apple AirPods Pro to function...
Veozah (fezolinetant) Updated with Warning on Rare Serious Liver Injury
The FDA has issued a new warning about the rare but serious risk of liver injury associated with Veozah (fezolinetant), a treatment for...
FDA Approves Self-Administered Nasal Flu Vaccine, Expanding Access and Convenience
The FDA has approved FluMist, a nasal spray influenza vaccine, for self-administration or administration by caregivers for individuals...
OpenAI Unveils o1-Preview: AI Model with PhD-Level Reasoning for Complex Problem-Solving
OpenAI has introduced o1-preview, the first in a new series of AI models designed to enhance reasoning capabilities for complex...
Federal Jury Convicts Four Pharmacy Owners in Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Fraud Case
Four pharmacy owners were convicted by a federal jury for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, causing over $13 million...
FDA Approves Expanded Use of Smallpox Vaccine for High-Risk Mpox Patients
The FDA has expanded approval for Emergent BioSolutions' smallpox vaccine, ACAM2000, to include prevention of Mpox in high-risk...
Cigna to Remove Humira from Formularies in 2025, Favoring Biosimilars
Cigna's pharmacy benefits unit, Express Scripts, plans to stop covering AbbVie's blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug, Humira, on some...
Texas Court Strikes Down FTC's Noncompete Ban as Overreach
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority in proposing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. The ruling...
Launch Week, Day 2: Pyrls Expands Knowledge Center with Free Top 200 Drugs Flashcards for Health Professional Programs
Pyrls has introduced Top 200 Drugs flashcards, expanding their Knowledge Center for Pyrls Pro members. These flashcards are available for...
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Albertsons and Kroger Deal Falls Through: A Closer Look
Albertsons and Kroger recently ended a planned merger after a U.S. District Court halted the acquisition. The decision centered on...
Reimagining Healthcare Administration Through Large Language Models
Large language models have the potential to transform administrative tasks in healthcare by improving efficiency, accuracy, and patient...
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in New York City
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel on December 4, 2024,...
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