PatientSafe closes $25 million round to boost clinical communication innovation
Menlo Park, California-based HighBar Partners led the round. Psilos Group, TPG, Camden Partners and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund also participated.
GE Capital Survey: Hospitals feeling optimistic about jobs and finances
Hospitals and other healthcare firms are feeling more confident about their economic stability, according to a recent survey from GE Capital. The survey, which focused on c-suite executive as mid market companies ranging from $10 million to $1 billion in assets, found that “healthcare firms continue to enjoy improving financial performance and increasing employment.” Much […]
A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
The case for medication therapy management: A win-win-win solution
As the healthcare landscape continues to move toward team-based care, pharmacists are playing a significant role in improving patient outcomes. One of the most important ways pharmacists can take an active role is by providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Uncovering the benefits For patients, a Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) conducted during an MTM consultation provides […]