BioSpace News Archive

Biotech Bay

All-Stars: Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plans Among Nation’s Best

Kaiser Permanente is again among the nation’s elite when it comes to providing care and service to its Medicare members.

October 16, 2018
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4 min read
Policy

MedPharm Awarded Colorado’s First Cannabis Research License

MedPharm announced today that it has been awarded the first cannabis research license by the state of Colorado.

October 16, 2018
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2 min read
Canopy Growth Celebrates History and the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Canada

Canopy Growth Corporation is pleased to join Canadians and cannabis advocates from around the world in celebrating today’s legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.

October 16, 2018
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5 min read
BioCapital

Civica Rx CEO Confirmed for National Meeting on the Future of U.S. Healthcare, Joins Hospital, Health System, Payer, Government, Life Sciences and Employer Executives in DC

Join the conversation with senior leaders from Civica Rx, Aetna, Intermountain Healthcare, GE Appliances, UnitedHealthcare, Yelp, and more.

October 16, 2018
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3 min read
Genetown

Bento Brings Efficiency and Transparency to the Dental Benefits Market

The current dental benefits market thrives on inefficiency and building a black box around patient care. Insurance companies raise premiums on employers each year, and dentists and their staff are forced to chase claims.

October 16, 2018
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4 min read
Pharm Country

Rite Aid Offering Free Advisor Tool to Help Medicare Beneficiaries Choose Prescription Drug Coverage for 2019

As the annual Medicare Part D election period gets underway, from now through Dec. 7, 2018, Medicare-eligible customers can visit Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide to take advantage of free resources that help them select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update existing coverage for 2019.

October 16, 2018
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2 min read
BioMidwest

Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Announces Initial Findings from Landmark Research on Life Plan Communities

Registration Open for Additional Communities Until November 30

October 16, 2018
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2 min read
Business

CVS Pharmacy Completes Rollout of Time Delay Safes in All Washington, DC Pharmacy Locations

New time delay safe technology in use for controlled substances will help combat opioid epidemic, reduce robbery incidents

October 16, 2018
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3 min read
Baycrest 100th Anniversary Gala Raises Record $10 Million+ for New Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness

More than $10 million was raised at the Baycrest Gala Sunday night capping an impressive year of special celebrations to mark 100 years of Baycrest’s innovations in the care of older adults and the field of aging and brain health.

October 16, 2018
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4 min read
Pharm Country

InventHelp Inventor Develops BISMUTH ON THE GO (TPA-2705)

“I wanted to create a mess-free way to relieve stomach issues with bismuth subsalicylate while on-the-go,” said an inventor, from Venice, Fla., “so I invented BISMUTH ON THE GO.”

October 16, 2018
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1 min read