Practice Management

Rpharmy Overhauls BlackboxRX User Experience, Interface

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Technology, Nursing, Hospitals, Health Technology, Software, Practice Management, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, FDA, Database, UX, Software as a service, REMS, Medical device

Rpharmy , a leading provider of medical formulary management and hazardous drug safety information software solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to the user experience (UX) of its BlackboxRX solution, the only online comprehensive database of medication boxed safety warnings.

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  • Rpharmy , a leading provider of medical formulary management and hazardous drug safety information software solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to the user experience (UX) of its BlackboxRX solution, the only online comprehensive database of medication boxed safety warnings.
  • As part of an extensive UX upgrade to all Rpharmy solutions, BlackboxRX is the first to undergo the in-depth enhancement to its form and function.
  • “Twenty years ago, we introduced BlackboxRX in response to a customer’s critical need for managing black box warnings.
  • New Homepage Resources: The new BlackboxRX homepage now prominently displays the most recent drug warnings along with their publication dates.

National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) Requested Relief from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Applauds Federal Inquiry into Healthcare Monopolies

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Practice Management, White House, Federal Government, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Health Insurance, Other Health, Physician, Federal Trade Commission, VHA, FTC, HHS, CME, Telehealth, Hospital, Certification, MD, Patient, DOJ, ABMS, Continuing medical education, Burns, Pharmaceutical industry

Importantly, other members of the organized medical community have also refused to deal with NBPAS, actions that are especially concerning given their overlapping board directorships and other close economic connections to ABMS.

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  • Importantly, other members of the organized medical community have also refused to deal with NBPAS, actions that are especially concerning given their overlapping board directorships and other close economic connections to ABMS.
  • Comments may be submitted through the DOJ’s new portal here and presents an opportunity for physicians and the public to have their voices heard.
  • “Our efforts underscore our belief that no one entity should wield self-appointed and unchecked control of physicians' lives and livelihoods.
  • NBPAS’ continuous board certification program reduces physician burnout and improves the physician shortage through its evidence-driven, clinically relevant certification pathway.

carafem Expands Compassionate, Convenient 24/7 Telehealth Abortion Care to New York

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.

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  • carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.
  • carafem will provide New Yorkers with a reliable and convenient telehealth option for abortion care, available any time of day or night starting online from their website at carafem.org.
  • “carafem is proud to provide confidential, affordable, and reliable abortion care with 24/7 access in the city that never sleeps.
  • With telehealth abortion care, we’re able to break down more barriers to access.

athenahealth and the American Council of the Blind Collaborate to Expand Digital Accessibility for athenahealth Patients

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Health, Technology, Hospitals, Practice Management, Health Technology, Software, Networks, Organization, Paratriathlon, American Council, Government, Patient, Athenahealth, WCAG, Disability, Nursing

The collaboration expands athenahealth’s approach to accessibility around its patient-facing applications to be more inclusive for millions of patients.

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  • The collaboration expands athenahealth’s approach to accessibility around its patient-facing applications to be more inclusive for millions of patients.
  • “Technology can help reduce those barriers, empowering individuals to better communicate with their providers, and manage their own care.
  • Additionally, to ensure continuous improvements, athenahealth has a feedback channel for patients to report if they encounter accessibility barriers while using its patient-facing applications.
  • That means ensuring our digital experiences work for all patients, regardless of ability,” said Paul Brient, chief product officer at athenahealth.

Walgreens Launches Gene and Cell Services as Part of Newly Integrated Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Business

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Other Health, General Health, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Consumer, Genetics, Other Consumer, Insurance, Seniors, Human Resources, Practice Management, Health, Patient, Medication, Pharmacy, Investment, Hospital, Prescription, IQVIA, Physician, Caregiver, Conditional sentence, Innovation Center station, Multimedia, Government, Shield, Pharmacist, Growth, Prevalence, Nursing

The company today introduced Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, a holistic offering that expands access to care for patients with complex, chronic conditions and enables partnerships that drive profitability for Walgreens’ pharmacy business.

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  • The company today introduced Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, a holistic offering that expands access to care for patients with complex, chronic conditions and enables partnerships that drive profitability for Walgreens’ pharmacy business.
  • The company is also making investments that will transform its specialty pharmacy offerings, including gene and cell therapy services.
  • Effective August 1, 2024, AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy will become Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy.
  • The Shields business will continue supporting health systems specialty pharmacies, which complement Walgreens newly enhanced specialty pharmacy offerings.

Spok Sets Date to Report First Quarter 2024 Results

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Software, Practice Management, General Health, Health, Data Management, Health Technology, Technology, Security, SPOK

Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK), a global leader in healthcare communications, today announced it will release its first quarter 2024 operating results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets.

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  • Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK), a global leader in healthcare communications, today announced it will release its first quarter 2024 operating results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets.
  • Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
  • ET.
  • The presentation is open to all interested parties and may include forward-looking information.

PBIRx Growth Fueled by Johnson & Johnson ERISA Lawsuit

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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A message from PBIRx Founder & President, Patricia Sirowich: PBIRx is a consulting and auditing firm totally focused on the pharmacy benefit for over thirty years.

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  • A message from PBIRx Founder & President, Patricia Sirowich: PBIRx is a consulting and auditing firm totally focused on the pharmacy benefit for over thirty years.
  • Concerns of pharmacy benefit mismanagement resulting in higher premiums, copays, coinsurance, drug costs, deductibles, and lower wages or limited wage growth caused one employee to allege a fiduciary breach in a 75-page lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson.
  • Self-funded ERISA plan sponsors and their benefit advisors are engaging PBIRx for our guidance to prevent their clients from being in a similar situation.
  • The facts shared in this lawsuit have attracted multiple concerned mid to large size self funded Plan Sponsors to PBIRx and our all-inclusive pharmacy benefit consulting and auditing services.

RxLightning Celebrates Unprecedented Growth and Achieves Meaningful Medication Access Milestones

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Since that time, the company has remained committed to building best-in-class access and affordability solutions to benefit those who require accelerated access to life-saving medications.

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  • Since that time, the company has remained committed to building best-in-class access and affordability solutions to benefit those who require accelerated access to life-saving medications.
  • The company has signed on world-renowned manufacturer partners, onboarded thousands of prescribers, and managed tens of thousands of specialty medication enrollments.
  • In 2023, RxLightning tripled the number of registered providers who can sign medication enrollments within the tool.
  • RxLightning remains committed to revolutionizing specialty medication access and affordability and will continue to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in this field.

Sheppard Mullin Lands Healthcare Partner Stephanie Marcantonio in New York

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Healthcare partner Stephanie Marcantonio has joined the firm’s New York office.

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Healthcare partner Stephanie Marcantonio has joined the firm’s New York office.
  • Marcantonio joins from Crowell & Moring LLP where she was a partner and a member of its corporate steering committee.
  • In Marcantonio’s healthcare practice, she represents post-acute healthcare providers and other healthcare entities in connection with divestitures, mergers, affiliations and joint ventures, many of which also include significant real estate components.
  • “Investing in our transactional capabilities, particularly within the healthcare sector, remains a key priority for the firm,” said Luca Salvi, chair of Sheppard Mullin.

Cross Country EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Named to Global Top 50 Corporate Counsel List

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Cross Country Healthcare, a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, is proud to announce that Susan E. Ball, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has been recognized on the 2024 OnCon Icon Awards list as one of the top 50 corporate counsels in the world.

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  • Cross Country Healthcare, a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, is proud to announce that Susan E. Ball, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has been recognized on the 2024 OnCon Icon Awards list as one of the top 50 corporate counsels in the world.
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    Cross Country EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Susan E. Ball, Named to Global Top 50 Corporate Counsel List.
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    "I'm deeply honored to be included in the 2024 OnCon Icon Top 50 Corporate Counsel list.
  • This recognition is a testament to the support I have received from Cross Country Healthcare’s Board of Directors and management teams over the years to drive excellence in all that we do,” said Susan E. Ball, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Cross Country.