The White House has unveiled an ambitious policy proposal aimed at expanding access to over-the-counter birth control for millions of Americans with private health insurance. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the proposed rule presents a landmark shift in national
Pharmaceutical advertising plays an increasingly influential role in the healthcare decisions of patients and the practice of medicine by physicians. A recent survey conducted by Magna and DeepIntent, encompassing over 2,000 participants, sheds light on the multifaceted effects of
Michael Klepser, a Pharmacy Practice professor at Ferris State University, has made significant strides in the field of healthcare quality improvement. Recently honored with the Pinnacle Award by the American Public Health Association Foundation, Klepser has become the first faculty member from
The UK’s HealthTech sector, often touted as a potential beacon of global healthcare innovation, finds itself ensnared in a web of significant challenges that threaten to impede its forward momentum. The recent findings from the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) underscore r
The American Rescue Plan Act, introduced in 2021, made significant strides in making health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans. One of the critical components of this act was the introduction of enhanced premium tax credits, which substantially lowered monthly premium payments for
In 2023, a revealing report by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) has brought attention to the alarming state of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in health care facilities worldwide, particularly within primary health care settings in fragile contexts. These fragile contexts
