BioSpace News Archive

BioCapital

U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Offers Support for Developers of COVID-19 Antiviral Drugs and Vaccines

The U.S. Pharmacopeia is providing free technical assistance to developers of medical treatments such as antiviral drugs and vaccines that can support the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 18, 2020
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4 min read
Genetown

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Coverage and Access for Members During the Coronavirus Pandemic

In response to the serious challenges posed by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced it will cover all medically necessary covered services, via phone or virtually, at no cost to members, effective retroactively to March 16, 2020.

March 18, 2020
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3 min read
Business

Afya Limited Announces Hiring of Future CFO

Afya Limited, or Afya, announced that it has hired Luis André Blanco and will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer effective as of April 20, 2020.

March 18, 2020
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1 min read
BioMidwest

Magellan Health Offers Support to Individuals and Customers in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Magellan Health, Inc. announced the offering of several services and resources in response to the spread of the coronavirus nationwide..

March 18, 2020
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4 min read
Pharm Country

Critical Access Hospital Transitional Care: An essential partnership and pathway for Acute Care Hospitals to create desperately needed capacity during COVID-19 Pandemic

Allevant Solutions, a leader in Transitional Care programs for CAHs is offering a 5-part webinar series and learning modules to help CAHs prepare for additional patients by providing Transitional Care using swing beds, as well as to help reduce provider stress and burnout.

March 18, 2020
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4 min read
Biotech Beach

Direct Relief Ships Protective Gear to 1,000 Safety-Net Health Care Providers Fighting Covid-19

Direct Relief this week is shipping 250,000 N95 masks and other personal protective equipment to as many as 1,000 community health centers and free clinics in all 50 U.S.

March 18, 2020
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4 min read