by Jordana Choucair | Aug 11, 2022 | Opioid/Substance Use Disorders
New research published in the International Journal of Drug Policy found that most patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) can’t access potentially life-saving medications. According to the study, the rate of medications for OUD (MOUD) increased by 105.6 percent over...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 11, 2022 | Payers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) announced it is partnering with Maven Clinic to launch a new family building and maternity support program ahead of open enrollment. The platform will allow members to access a personalized app that guides them through the...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Health IT
The Department of Labor announced its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs reached an agreement with Cerner to resolve claims the EHR vendor discriminated against Black and Asian applicants. Cerner will pay 1.8 million to 1,870 applicants who sought work as...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Inequities and SDOH
Dozens of national groups sent a letter requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Equity Commission to address “dietary racism” in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Under the NSLP, the USDA reimburses schools if they serve dairy milk at every meal....
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Life Sciences
The FDA authorized that Jynneos’ monkeypox vaccine can now be given to high-risk adults in a way that will allow health care providers to get five doses out of a standard one-dose vial. The move could increase the number of vaccine doses in the national stockpile from...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Life Sciences
ndo International PLC said it is negotiating with senior lenders over what is likely to result in a filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The pharmaceutical manufacturer has reached opioid settlements with several states – including Alabama, Florida, New York, Texas, and...
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