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Telehealth company Hims & Hers unveils $199 weight-loss shots, CMS launches an emergency care complaint portal for patients, and the Senate Finance Committee signals interest in Medicare physician pa... read more

Hospitals and health systems that participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program are currently facing challenges on multiple fronts, including manufacturer restrictions and program audits, lega... read more

Margins are tight everywhere in healthcare, but a hospital’s pharmacy department has a strong capacity to bring value — especially if that organization has an established chief pharmacy officer as pa... read more

While the supply chain may feel complex, the good news is that there are still methods — like Drug Shortage Stewardship — that can be implemented to mitigate drug shortages. read more

A year ago, Hurricane Ian battered the Florida coast but bolstered Vizient’s approach to supply assurance. In the 12 months since, the evolved strategy has withstood some tough tests to help provider... read more

Drug shortages and their management have become a major focus of pharmacy staff within hospitals and health systems, which is why maintaining an institution-specific drug shortage list may be critica... read more

Stacy Lauderdale, Vizient AVP, and John Shoen, senior clinical manager, discuss two potential approaches to preventing RSV in pediatrics expected to receive FDA decisions this year. read more

VerifiedRx launched in 2021 and has since featured topics such as COVID vaccination approvals, supply chain and safety, cybersecurity awareness and the future of biosimilars, all with a goal of helpi... read more

With the increasing shift of treatment from inpatient to outpatient settings, come questions about which medications can safely be used at alternate sites of care facilities. The new Vizient Pharmacy... read more

Specialty pharmaceuticals have exploded into the modern healthcare scene, and with one-third of growth stemming from hospital or health system-owned specialty pharmacies, awareness of specialty drug ... read more

Between news headlines and social media influencers raving about their weight loss, it appears semaglutide may be the miracle weight loss drug the world’s been waiting for. But should the healthcare ... read more

Steve Kennedy offers five questions about start up and operational considerations healthcare organizations should ask before launching their own home infusion and ambulatory infusion suite. read more