Laws & Regulations

How Will Pharmacists Fit Into New Brunswick’s Virtual Care?
Digital Health How Will Pharmacists Fit Into New Brunswick’s Virtual Care?

The refusal to renew a pilot program for pharmacist-led chronic condition management underscores the provincial government's preference for institutionalized collaborative care over solo practice delivery. This strategic pivot comes at a time when the province is aggressively consolidating its

The Hidden Costs and Financial Risks of Medicare in Retirement
Infrastructure & Management The Hidden Costs and Financial Risks of Medicare in Retirement

Many Americans view the milestone of their sixty-fifth birthday as a financial finish line, a moment when the lifelong burden of healthcare premiums and unpredictable medical bills finally gives way to the security of a government-backed safety net. Standard Medicare coverage is structurally

States Use Medicare Benchmarks to Limit Hospital Prices
Infrastructure & Management States Use Medicare Benchmarks to Limit Hospital Prices

Legislators in Vermont are focusing on transparency by mandating that any savings generated from hospital price regulation must be reflected in the monthly premiums paid by citizens. This initiative represents a broader movement across the United States where state governments are abandoning the

Can Florida Stop PBM Giants From Fixing Pharmacy Prices?
Infrastructure & Management Can Florida Stop PBM Giants From Fixing Pharmacy Prices?

Florida's lawsuit asserts that the 2019 deal between Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics effectively removed the competitive incentive for PBMs to offer fair rates to retail pharmacies. This legal challenge highlights a growing concern that the pharmaceutical supply chain has become increasingly

Is the Australian Healthcare Sector Ready for Cyber Attacks?
Regulatory & Compliance Is the Australian Healthcare Sector Ready for Cyber Attacks?

A recent security breach involving the Cardiff Medical Centre and Skin Cancer Clinic highlights the growing threat to private health insurance details across regional hubs. This specific event is part of a broader crisis triggered by the infiltration of the Partnered Health network, which oversees

Is Australia Failing to Regulate Medical Device Safety?
Infrastructure & Management Is Australia Failing to Regulate Medical Device Safety?

The current regulatory framework for implantable technology in Australia prioritizes industry speed over patient safety, creating a systemic race to the bottom. For many Australians, the promise of modern medicine is embodied in advanced pacemakers, spinal pumps, and joint replacements designed to

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