Time from drug approval to reimbursement longer in US than some European countries
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Haymarket Media
Sep 03, 2024
France has highest reimbursement rate one month after approval, while U.S. and Germany had no drugs reimbursed at one month
No spike in schizophrenia, other diagnoses among people with dementia after feds crack down on antipsychotic...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 28, 2024
Federal policies designed to reduce use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes did not lead to clinically significantly higher rates of schizophrenia diagnoses among people living with dementia,...
Congress, CMS clash over AI role in Medicare claims denials
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
Thirty House Democrats released a letter Friday urging CMS to take several steps to make sure AI is not unfairly denying coverage.
AI could play role in preventing prescribing of unnecessary drugs in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 22, 2024
A new study finds that artificial intelligence could encourage doctors to stop prescribing drugs that aren’t necessary.
Amazon Pharmacy expands drone delivery service to prescription medications
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Older adults in one Texas town looking to simplify their medication management might be able to have prescriptions delivered via drone.
Hey, doc, can we get a prescription for air-conditioning? For heat-threatened seniors, the answer could...
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 19, 2023
Prescription air conditioning is one of several novel potential solutions put forth in a new report about how providers in states like Texas and Arizona can protect those most vulnerable to heat-related...
New AI app uses ‘selfies’ to generate health diagnostics
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
The Together app is the first program to use “generative AI” to record a variety of symptoms including blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen, according to Renee, the company that introduced it...
Rice-sized device could have big implications for brain tumor treatments
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
A small implantable device, the size of a grain of rice, could be placed in the brain of cancer patients to help develop treatments, new research suggests.
‘Smart’ pillbox won’t let seniors or their caregivers forget their daily doses, company promises
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 12, 2023
A new “smart” pillbox system can help older adults, their families and their caregivers coordinate to maintain proper medication regimens.
Virtual community of long-term care and other providers commits to ‘age-friendly’ care guidelines
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 03, 2023
Recruiting has begun for providers for the fifth iteration of an ‘age friendly’ network who will have access to webinars, coaching and more.