Comparison of the healthcare systems in Canada and the United States

EQS-News: Formycon publishes details of a previously undisclosed pipeline project – FYB206 is a biosimilar candidate for Keytruda®* (pembrolizumab)

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Press Release // September 19, 2022

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  • Press Release // September 19, 2022
    Munich Formycon AG (ISIN: DE000A1EWVY8/ WKN: A1EWVY) today announced details of a previously undisclosed project in its development pipeline.
  • FYB206 is a biosimilar candidate for Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and the development is at an advanced preclinical stage.
  • Pembrolizumab binds to the PD-1 receptor and specifically blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligand PD-L1.
  • Formycon's CSO, Dr. Andreas Seidl, adds: "With FYB206, we have a promising biosimilar candidate in the fast-growing field of immuno-oncology in our development portfolio.

Competitive Landscape of Private Healthcare Insurance Industry

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Three type of plans are generally available in the private healthcare insurance market medical insurance, income protection, and disease insurance.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Three type of plans are generally available in the private healthcare insurance market medical insurance, income protection, and disease insurance.
  • Similarly, the medical insurance plans offered by the private healthcare insurance industry players reimburse a part of the several costs incurred, such as those for hospital beds, ambulatory patient services, and emergency services.
  • Similarly, in Europe, the private healthcare insurance industry is growing on account of the increasing pool of patients with chronic diseases.
  • In the coming years, the growth of the private healthcare insurance market would be the most rapid in Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Nation's Best Healthcare Administration Master's Degrees Highlighted by OnlineCollegePlan

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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There is a hidden face in the healthcare world that makes almost all of what the amazing doctors and nurses do even possible, and they're called healthcare administrators.

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  • There is a hidden face in the healthcare world that makes almost all of what the amazing doctors and nurses do even possible, and they're called healthcare administrators.
  • To be a healthcare administrator, most employers will require a master's degree.
  • Like many other degrees in this field, you can earn that degree online.
  • OnlineCollegePlan recently created a ranking of those healthcare administration programs that are available online.

New Milliman Report Highlights Continuing Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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Physical Health: Widening disparities in network use and provider reimbursement ", released today found that the gap in disparities for individuals seeking mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment versus treatment for physical health conditions widened in 2016 and 2017.

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  • Physical Health: Widening disparities in network use and provider reimbursement ", released today found that the gap in disparities for individuals seeking mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment versus treatment for physical health conditions widened in 2016 and 2017.
  • "Peak spending for substance use disorder treatment accounted for only 1% of total healthcare spending during the last 5 years that's equal to $1 out of every $100.
  • The numbers tell a storyand it's a painful one for individuals and family members seeking treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders," said Justin Luke Riley, President and CEO of Young People in Recovery.
  • Spending for mental health treatment (excluding prescription drugs), as a percent of total healthcare spending, has been consistent, between 2.2% and 2.4% in the study period.

Accelerating access to emergency treatments for patients, pets and livestock

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Friday, May 10, 2019
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For health products that are not currently available in Canada, the Special Access Programme is used to provide access to human drugs, and the Emergency Drug Releaseprogram is used to provide access to veterinary drugs.

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  • For health products that are not currently available in Canada, the Special Access Programme is used to provide access to human drugs, and the Emergency Drug Releaseprogram is used to provide access to veterinary drugs.
  • Health Canada is proposing changes to the Special Access Programme and Emergency Drug Release program that would reduce the administrative burden for healthcare professionals trying to access treatments for their patients.
  • The regulatory proposals we are putting forward today will accelerate access to treatments that can improve or save patients' lives."
  • Every year, Health Canada processes up to 1,000 requests for access to treatments under the Emergency Drug Release program for veterinary drugs.

Federal/Provincial/Territorial Governments Launch Regulatory Cooperation Initiatives

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Friday, July 20, 2018
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Consumer Health Products Canada (CHP Canada) applauds move that will improve self-care options for Canadians and reduce healthcare costs.

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  • Consumer Health Products Canada (CHP Canada) applauds move that will improve self-care options for Canadians and reduce healthcare costs.
  • This will give more options to Canadians who practice self-care and will reduce healthcare costs.
  • CHP Canada is the industry association representing the companies that make evidence-based over-the-counter medicines and natural health products.
  • This is a fundamental part of self-care which is vital to the health of Canadians and the sustainability of our healthcare system.

CMA to premiers: Federal funding needed to meet seniors' care needs

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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According to the study, Meeting the Care Needs of Canada's Aging Population, this will amount to an additional $93 billion in health care spending the equivalent of almost 2% of all provincial and territorial government spending.

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  • According to the study, Meeting the Care Needs of Canada's Aging Population, this will amount to an additional $93 billion in health care spending the equivalent of almost 2% of all provincial and territorial government spending.
  • "Our health care system was designed at a time when the median age in Canada was 27.
  • Through the Canada Health Transfer, the federal government contributes about 22% of public spending on health care.
  • "Our health care system is something we cherish, but it's clear that Canadians are concerned the system won't be able to meet their future needs.