Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
Being in good shape tied to fewer mental health Rx
Sep 11, 2023
There was not an association noted between a reduced risk for medication use for adults aged 65 or more years.
Statin therapy cost-effectively improves health outcomes for ≥70s
By
HealthDay News
Sep 12, 2024
The lifetime use of a standard statin increased quality-adjusted life years by 0.24 to 0.70, with further increase seen for higher-intensity statins.
Medicare drug price negotiations: A game-changer for seniors’ healthcare
By
Luka Yancopoulos
Nov 02, 2023
The relatively recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which among other provisions, allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, marks a monumental shift in senior healthcare in America.
Medications and medical supplies to ride ‘zipline’ drone within OhioHealth network
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 08, 2023
A new healthcare partnership will see Zipline’s drones deliver medical supplies within the Columbus, Ohio metro area.
Company seeks FDA approval for MDMA as treatment for PTSD
Dec 13, 2023
“If approved, MDMA-assisted therapy would be the first psychedelic-assisted therapy, which we hope will drive additional investment into new research in mental health.”
Study: Professional medication review is a must when older adults want to scale back meds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 29, 2024
Many older adults want to cut back on taking multiple medications, or polypharmacy, but they need to talk to a clinician or pharmacist first, authors of a new report say.
Active commuters have lower risks for morbidity, mortality
Jul 17, 2024
Researchers examined prospective associations with multiple health outcomes over 18 years for pedestrians and cyclists using data for 82,297 individuals aged 16 to 74 years.
FDA allows Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Jan 05, 2024
The plan would let Florida buy selected drugs in bulk from Canada, following FDA review.