UHG will now add a virtual pharmacy to its OptumRx business, better positioning the company to compete with Amazon’s PillPack
Truepill is transforming traditional healthcare with industry-first API technology, nationwide pharmacy fulfillment and delivery services
Many medications for elderly patients need to be used with special caution because of age-related changes
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 20% of adolescents, either currently or at some point in their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder
Aspects of market change, like pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing, has become increasingly incorporated into medical plan coverage
Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) is a leader in providing patient-specific, data-driven technology and solutions that enable healthcare organizations to optimize medication regimens to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, lower healthcare costs and manage risk. TRHC provides solutions for a range of payers, providers and other healthcare organizations. TRHC announced that it will be acquiring PrescribeWellness. […]
Pharmacogenomics is one of the key aspects of personalized medicine, focusing on how an individual’s DNA affects the way they respond to medications. All individuals have different genetic make-up so they respond differently to the same medication. Based on this insight, pharmacogenomics allows customized treatment for a wide range of health problems including; cardiovascular disease, […]
The utilization of acronyms, jargon and common medical terms will continue within the healthcare industry. And like it or not, new terms will be introduced. The key for the entire industry is to encourage the use of clear language when communicating with non-clinician colleagues as well as with members