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Breaking News from Pharmacy Learning Network: Trinity Gold Nutrition is recalling its dietary supplement Trinity Gold for containing undeclared acetaminophen, diclofenac, and phenylbutazone, according to the November 20, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report. Learn more about recent FDA recalls at https://lnkd.in/eSx9UXC6. #PharmacyLearningNetwork #PLN #FDA #recall #FDArecall #trinitygold?

News from Pharmacy Learning Network: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) OptumRX, and ExpressScripts for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state. Learn more in this commentary by Ann W. Latner, JD. https://lnkd.in/ej5asixM #PharmacyLearningNetwork #PLN #pharmlaw #PharmacyBenefitManagers #PBMS #OpioidEpidemic

News from Annals of Long-Term Care: Although men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF have a higher risk of long-term mortality compared with men, according to a study published in?JAMA Network Open. Learn more about the research here: https://lnkd.in/ebFiYjiw #AnnalsOfLongTermCare #ALTC #PostoperativeAtrialFibrillation #Afib #AtrialFibrillation #poAF

News from First Report Managed Care: David J. Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for electronic prior authorization to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burdens. #FirstReportManagedCare #FRMC #priorauthorization?

News from Veterans Health Today: The US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have announced a streamlined process for eligible veterans and caregivers to access medical appointments, shopping, and other services on military installations. #VeteransHealthToday #VA #PACT #veteranhealthcare #veteransday

The debate over recess appointments is more than a procedural quirk—it’s a critical test of how the balance of power between the Senate and the President shapes leadership in federal agencies. This week, we dive into NLRB v. Noel Canning, the case that set the rules, and explore what it means for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS. #HMPBehindtheBill #HMPMarketAccessInsights #RecessAppointments

Breaking News from Pharmacy Learning Network: BLI International Inc. announced a recall of chlorpheniramine maleate tablets. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an over-the-counter antihistamine that temporarily relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and itching of the nose and throat due to upper respiratory allergies. Learn more about recent FDA recalls at https://lnkd.in/eSx9UXC6. #PharmacyLearningNetwork #PLN #FDA #recall #FDArecall #chlorpheniraminemaleate #antihistaminerecall

News from Integrated Healthcare Executive: The health care artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow rapidly, reaching $148.4 billion by 2029, driven by advancements in computing and applications across diagnostics, patient care, and personalized medicine. #IntegratedHealthcareExecutive #IHE #AIinHealthCare #MachineLearning #AI https://lnkd.in/eR_cJms8

News from Annals of Long-Term Care: People with Parkinson disease (PD) and their care partners face significant challenges affecting their health-related quality of life, with different PD symptoms impacting them as the disease progresses, according to a study published in Neurology. Learn more about the research here: https://lnkd.in/etSs76gh #AnnalsOfLongTermCare #ALTC #ParkinsonDisease #CarePartners #HealthQaulityOfLife

News from First Report Managed Care: In a recent webinar, Jason Oswald, Director of Solution Consulting at Gradient AI, joined industry leaders from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Gravie to discuss how AI is transforming group health underwriting by enhancing decision-making, efficiency, and risk management through advanced analytics and data-driven insights. Click here to read the full commentary: https://lnkd.in/edwbQ8tY #FirstReportManagedCare #FRMC #AIinHealthcare #HealthCarrierUnderwriting #HealthcareInnovation