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With overdoses skyrocketing, Congress must consider non-opioid alternatives to pain management

By Michele Maiers Friday, August 5, 2022 5:10 PM

Complementary and integrative healthcare providers, including chiropractic physicians, acupuncturists, and massage therapists, provide effective and safe treatments for pain. Yet, they are too often overlooked by Congress and a healthcare system that tends to default to pharmacological treatments as the first step in pain reduction.

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Vaping cessation programs are becoming critical for today's workers

By David Utley Friday, August 5, 2022 4:56 PM

Helping your employees quit vaping increases workplace productivity and reduces the overall impact on your business's bottom line. The sooner you implement an effective vaping cessation program, the better it will be for your employees and organization.

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Why we need to achieve a full continuum of care in maternal and infant health

By Linda Genen Friday, August 5, 2022 4:39 PM

By applying a more comprehensive maternity journey, we are able to address social determinants of health that vary by population, geography, and community – and are estimated to impact 80% of an individual's overall, long-term health.

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Homeward secures $50M, partners with Priority Health for rural value-based care

By Marissa Plescia Friday, August 5, 2022 3:58 PM

Homeward is working to fill in the gap of primary and specialty care in rural areas. Currently working in Michigan, it hopes to use the funding to expand into other markets.

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FDA approval of AstraZeneca drug is first for a new group of breast cancer patients

By Frank Vinluan Friday, August 5, 2022 2:29 PM

Enhertu, a breast cancer drug from AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo, is now FDA approved for treating patients whose tumors express low levels of the protein HER2. The decision makes the infused therapy the first targeted treatment for this new category of breast cancer patients.

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Most people with opioid use disorder don't get meds for it, but these 3 changes could help

By Katie Adams Friday, August 5, 2022 12:21 PM

Medications that treat opioid use disorder (OUD) — such as methadone, buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone — are proven to save lives. However, a new study revealed that less than 15% of Americans with OUD receive these medications. Its lead author laid out three actions the U.S. should prioritize to increase access.

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Weathering the good and the bad: Why good business practices work

By April Zambelli-Weiner Friday, August 5, 2022 10:00 AM

For most companies and medtech, in particular, good business practices (GBP) happens on multiple levels. On the micro level, it's more prescriptive (i.e., regulatory best practices or good manufacturing practices). On the macro level, it's expressed as a set of ethics and principles that govern a company's conduct.

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