Pharmacist

Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs Announce Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Customers Ages 65 and Older

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Rite Aid (OTC:RADCQ) recently announced that appointments are now available for eligible customers ages 65 and older seeking an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations, including Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • Rite Aid (OTC:RADCQ) recently announced that appointments are now available for eligible customers ages 65 and older seeking an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations, including Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.
  • “Rite Aid wants to ensure our customers safeguard their health, especially those in vulnerable populations, including our customers ages 65 and older.”
    The updated COVID-19 vaccine provides enhanced protection against currently circulating variants of COVID-19.
  • According to the new recommendation, all customers ages 65 and older who previously received the COVID-19 vaccine (2023-2024) should receive an additional dose four months after receipt of the prior dose.
  • Rite Aid pharmacists are trained to immunize customers ages three and older based on the CDC's vaccine guidelines and state regulations.

Lightning Step EMR Now Simplifies Regulatory Compliance for Behavioral Health Providers

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Lightning Step, a leading provider of integrated EMR, CRM, and RCM solutions for behavioral health, announced today that its all-in-one platform is now certified under the ONC Health IT certification program, simplifying regulatory compliance for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities.

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  • Lightning Step, a leading provider of integrated EMR, CRM, and RCM solutions for behavioral health, announced today that its all-in-one platform is now certified under the ONC Health IT certification program, simplifying regulatory compliance for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities.
  • Simply put, clinicians who use Lightning Step can now confidently share patient information electronically with other healthcare providers, like pharmacists or therapists, while following strict privacy regulations.
  • Lightning Step's ONC Certification is a significant win for behavioral health providers, especially in light of the 21st Century Cures Act, which establishes new rules for information sharing.
  • "Lightning Step's cloud-based platform is seamlessly integrated, eliminating data silos and streamlining care coordination," said Brent Michael, Chief Executive Officer at Lightning Step.

BioTek reMEDys Calls for Heightened Awareness of Safe Medication Use Around Rare Disease Day

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

In recognition of today being Rare Disease Day , BioTek reMEDys , a multi-site national integrated infusion therapy provider focused on providing support to people with rare diseases, is publicly calling for awareness of safe medication use for patients with rare diseases and conditions.

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  • In recognition of today being Rare Disease Day , BioTek reMEDys , a multi-site national integrated infusion therapy provider focused on providing support to people with rare diseases, is publicly calling for awareness of safe medication use for patients with rare diseases and conditions.
  • Rare Disease Day raises awareness for the 300 million people living with rare disease around the world and their families and caregivers.
  • To learn more about Rare Disease Day and rare conditions in general, visit rarediseaseday.org .
  • BioTek reMEDys is a multi-site national integrated infusion therapy provider focused on providing support to people with rare diseases.

FORE Biotherapeutics Names William R. Hinshaw as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FORE Biotherapeutics today announced the appointment of William R. Hinshaw as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board.

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  • FORE Biotherapeutics today announced the appointment of William R. Hinshaw as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board.
  • Prior to joining Fore, he was the President, CEO and Board member of Axcella Therapeutics, a clinical-stage and publicly traded biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for complex diseases.
  • He also played a key role on the Global Oncology Executive Committee, including leading crucial strategic programs to maximize the portfolio and develop the pipeline.
  • Fore is poised to develop targeted treatments that can have a transformational impact on the lives of patients suffering from cancer,” said Mr. Hinshaw.

AscellaHealth Ranks No. 46 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

46 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

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  • 46 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
  • Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.
  • Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast, including company profiles, can be found at inc.com/Northeast starting February 27, 2024.
  • “The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who’s Who of private companies.

New Study Shows Increase in Pharmacy Reimbursement Leads to Higher Adult Medicaid Flu Vaccination Rates

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) co-released a groundbreaking report that found a direct link between pharmacy reimbursement and flu vaccination rates among Medicaid-covered adults.

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  • The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) co-released a groundbreaking report that found a direct link between pharmacy reimbursement and flu vaccination rates among Medicaid-covered adults.
  • According to co-researcher Vibhu Tewary, Project Director, IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, “a $13 increase in pharmacy reimbursement for adult flu vaccination was associated with a nearly 6 percent point surge in the state vaccination rate for Medicaid fee-for-service covered adults.”
    To put it in perspective, a mere $1 increment in Medicaid fee-for-service pharmacy reimbursement for adult flu vaccines translates to a half-percentage-point boost in vaccination rates.
  • Adults under Medicaid coverage often face significant disparities in vaccination rates compared to individuals with commercial insurance or Medicare coverage.
  • Research consistently shows that broadening pharmacy vaccination authority will increase immunization rates, reduce healthcare costs, and save lives.

CarelonRx launches digital-first weight management program to aid members in health journeys

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Today, CarelonRx announced it will launch a weight management program this spring to provide members support on their weight loss journeys – including those who utilize GLP-1 medications.

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  • Today, CarelonRx announced it will launch a weight management program this spring to provide members support on their weight loss journeys – including those who utilize GLP-1 medications.
  • Behavioral health and social drivers of health screenings will also be incorporated to ensure whole health is at the heart of personalized wellness plans.
  • “At CarelonRx, we want to ease the complexities of weight loss and weight management, and support healthier lifestyles for our members,” said Paul Marchetti, president of CarelonRx.
  • “Our weight management program is unique because it considers a member’s whole health needs, including pharmacy, medical and social drivers of health data, and creates opportunities for care coordination between nutrition and exercise experts, pharmacists, physicians and health plans.”
    For those participants who are prescribed GLP-1 medications to aid in their weight management journeys, the program will feature a GLP-1 companion module that is designed to provide medication management support with a member’s prescribing physician.

Apollo Intelligence, a Frazier Healthcare Portfolio Company, Acquires GlocalMind, Expanding its Global Reach and Operations in Healthcare and Life Science Market Insights

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Apollo Intelligence (Apollo), a leading provider of real-time data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries, has acquired GlocalMind , a global technology-driven healthcare market research services and panel company.

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  • Apollo Intelligence (Apollo), a leading provider of real-time data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries, has acquired GlocalMind , a global technology-driven healthcare market research services and panel company.
  • The acquisition of GlocalMind marks Apollo’s third move since 2019 to enhance its life science market insights offering, setting it apart in the industry.
  • With a steadfast dedication to advancing healthcare and life sciences market research through technology and data, Apollo reaffirms its commitment to accelerating health innovation for a better life.
  • “Life science companies face unprecedented demands to bring new therapies to market faster than ever before.

FDB Showcases How to Elevate the Clinician Experience at HIMSS24

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions, will showcase how provider organizations can elevate the clinician experience at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, March 11-15. Through patient-specific clinical decision support (CDS), simplified patient instructions that help lead to better medication adherence, and a more flexible ePrescribing network that enables the smooth flow of prescriptions between prescribers, payers, and pharmacies, FDB is helping solve major challenges for healthcare delivery organizations today.

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  • Attendees at a HIMSS24 education session and visitors to FDB booth #1747 in the HIMSS24 exhibit hall will discover how leading hospitals and health systems are using FDB PatientFirst™ solutions.
  • HIMSS24 attendees will learn how NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) used FDB Targeted Medication Warnings with FDB AlertSpace® to elevate the experience of its physicians and to improve patient safety and Leapfrog CPOE test results.
  • These CDS Heroes are on a mission to ignite actionable guidance, transform clinician workflows, elevate patient safety and outcomes, and banish alert overload for a better clinician experience.
  • "Elevate Your Experience": Unwind with Wine, Beer & Gourmet Popcorn
    HIMSS24 attendees are invited to join FDB for a casual in-booth reception to network with industry experts and peers.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Chooses Mercy Jefferson for New Regional Campus

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

and ERIE, Pa., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), the nation's largest medical college with a flagship campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, will open a new regional campus this summer in Festus, Missouri, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, its first Midwest location.

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  • and ERIE, Pa., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), the nation's largest medical college with a flagship campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, will open a new regional campus this summer in Festus, Missouri, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, its first Midwest location.
  • "When we visited Mercy Jefferson, we saw firsthand the robust health care services they provide their community," said Dr. Michael Rowane, LECOM associate dean of clinical education.
  • "We find that in working together with Mercy Jefferson, our mutual goals of serving those in need will be met."
  • LECOM chose Mercy Jefferson for its rural setting; rural communities need additional support to sustain health care resources.