Daniel Cottrell Joins IHC Specialty Benefits as Senior Vice President

The IHC Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Cottrell as Senior Vice President of National Accounts for IHC Specialty Benefits, a subsidiary of the IHC Group. We have an industry leading suite of voluntary products, and the knowledge and relationships that Daniel brings to our organization will be a catalyst to continuing the exceptional growth that IHC has experienced in the specialty health market.

MEDITECH Wraps Up 2016 With Strong Q4 Sales

/PRNewswire/ — Since the launching of MEDITECH ‘s contemporary and clinically-integrated Web Electronic Health Record (EHR), over 130 healthcare organizations have signed for the company’s latest release. MEDITECH’s innovative, physician-designed …

BioCryst Announces the Acceptance of Peramivir MAA Filing by the European Medicines Agency

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for rare diseases, announced today that the European Medicines Agency has accepted the filing of its peramivir Marketing Authorization Application for treatment of symptoms typical of influenza in adults 18 years and older. The acceptance of the MAA begins the review process by the EMA under the centralized licensing procedure for all 28 member states of the European Union, Norway and Iceland.

How Big Is the Opportunity for Celgene’s Otezla Overseas?

Since winning approval for use in psoriasis in September 2014, Otezla has steadily been chipping away at U.S. market share in the indication, turning into a billion-dollar blockbuster in the process. Otezla’s sales continued climbing throughout 2016, and with launches planned in new international markets soon, sales could head even higher.

Affordable Care Act enrollment ongoing, despite Trump pulling ads

Despite the Trump administration recently pulling the plug on all advertisements and marketing for the Affordable Care Act’s current open enrollment period, anyone can still sign up for health care insurance under the law through the end of the month. Erin Knot, the Michigan director for Enroll America, doesn’t expect anyone would lose their coverage immediately if Republican lawmakers carry out their promise to repeal Obamacare this year.

Group Calls on Walgreens to End Sales of Tobacco Products

They want the pharmacy chain to let shareholders vote on whether a study should be conducted on the effects of selling tobacco. “Whenever youth are exposed to the point-of-sale marketing from the tobacco industry, they are more likely to start using tobacco, and tobacco in a pharmacy sends the wrong message as far as what health truly means,” said “Most people who start smoking start smoking as a young a person, so it’s incredibly important that young people have the tools, the skills and the knowledge to reisst this product and ultimately lead tobacco-free lives,” said Access to most of our on-demand video clips is open to all users.

Group Calls on Walgreens to End Sales of Tobacco Products

They want the pharmacy chain to let shareholders vote on whether a study should be conducted on the effects of selling tobacco. “Whenever youth are exposed to the point-of-sale marketing from the tobacco industry, they are more likely to start using tobacco, and tobacco in a pharmacy sends the wrong message as far as what health truly means,” said “Most people who start smoking start smoking as a young a person, so it’s incredibly important that young people have the tools, the skills and the knowledge to reisst this product and ultimately lead tobacco-free lives,” said Access to most of our on-demand video clips is open to all users.

The RCPCH formed a snapshot of child health and well-being including obesity and child deaths

An alarming gap between rich and poor is leaving the health and well-being of the UK’s children in jeopardy, according to a major report by child health experts. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health urges the Government to introduce a comprehensive national strategy and reverse cuts to public health as well as tighten controls over smoking, the sale of alcohol and advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar.

Instavit(R), the pill-free approach to supplements.

The company that developed from a doctor’s need for a convenient, quick-absorbing vitamin supplement to recover from surgery is enlisting the help of healthy people, committed to fitness and quality lifestyles, to use and share their line of vitamin and health supplement sprays. “As many people are setting and working toward goals for 2017, we want people who are passionate about their health to help us spread the word about our easy-to-use vitamin, energy and sleep sprays,” founder Dr. Brand ambassadors will receive opportunities to try and share product, and represent Instavit at trade shows and events around the world.

Newer Hepatitis C Drugs May Pose Health Risks

Jan. 25, 2017 — Newer drugs to cure hepatitis C may put patients at risk for liver failure and other severe side effects, according to a new study from a U.S. nonprofit group that examines drug safety. The study by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices is based on an analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration data and reports from doctors worldwide on adverse events possibly caused by the nine widely used antiviral drugs, The New York Times reported.

Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2017

Newer drugs to cure hepatitis C may put patients at risk for liver failure and other severe side effects, according to a new study from a U.S. nonprofit group that examines drug safety. The study by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices is based on an analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration data and reports from doctors worldwide on adverse events possibly caused by the nine widely used antiviral drugs, The New York Times reported.

FDA rejection of Mezzion’s marketing application for ED candidate…

Korean biotech Mezzion Pharma blames Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories for the FDA’s rejection of its New Drug Application seeking approval of udenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and intends to litigate to recover alleged damages. The company says RDY’s “misconduct” related to cGMP deficiencies was the sole reason for the failed submission.

AbbVie: Leveraging Partnerships Play

At the same time AbbVie is able to dictate to smaller-cap biotech stocks and one such partner is Galapagos. Aside from being able to create fruitful relationships with other companies, AbbVie is also very well capable of creating their own breakthrough products.

Premium Idaho Insurance Domain For Sale

Jan. 18, 2017 – PRLog — AffordableServicesOnline INC, a online marketing agency based out of Michigan is offering up one of their premier insurance domains in the state of Idaho. Domain http://idahomedicaresupplement.com is not currently for sale.

Tips to beat this bluest of Mondays

… that you feel less stressed out, less anxious, and generally happier. The benefits of exercise on our physical health are often promoted, but exercise has very positive effects on our mental health, too. “Exercise increases happiness – usually more …

What tobacco control could do to the world

Policies to control tobacco use, including tobacco tax and price increases can generate significant government revenues for health and development work, according to a new landmark global report from World Health Organisation and the National Cancer Institute of the United States of America. Such measures can also greatly reduce tobacco use and protect people’s health from the world’s leading killers, such as cancers and heart disease.

Proto Script Pharmaceutical Corp. Highlights Strong Revenue Growth in …

This Contract authorizes PSP Homecare to provide durable medical equipment , including high-quality mobility equipment to customers completely through Medicare insurance within numerous Competitive Bid Areas across California and Nevada. The Contract was issued under the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program.

25 Best Jobs That Pay More Than $100K

… job took the top spot for highest pay. a Average Salary: $106,070 a Median Salary: $94,500 a Best Jobs Rank: 40 These health care professionals work behind the scenes to keep hospitals, nursing homes and health care centers operating effectively. …

BioCryst Receives Health Canada Approval for RAPIVAB for the Treatment of Influenza

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 08, 2017 — BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for rare diseases, today announced that Health Canada has approved RAPIVAB i 1 2 , an intravenous treatment for acute, uncomplicated influenza.i 1 2 RAPIVAB is approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and is also licensed for use in Japan and Taiwan as RAPIACTAi 1 2 and in Korea as PeramiFlui 1 2.i 1 2 i 1 2This RAPIVAB approval represents an important milestone for BioCryst and for our partner, Seqirus,i 1 2 said Jon P. Stonehouse, President & Chief Executive Officer .i 1 2 i 1 2We are excited that patients in Canada will soon have an I.V. option for the treatment of influenza infections.i 1 2i 1 2 RAPIVAB is being commercialized by Seqirus globally, excluding Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Israel.i 1 2 Seqirus is a … (more)

Douglasville receives human resources award

The city of Douglasville has received the Medium Agency Achievement Award from the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association, in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of Human Resources Management – specifically for health and wellness initiatives and outcomes for 2016. The city of Douglasville partnered with its current health care provider to develop a Wellness Program and implement a Wellness Team for strategic planning.

Don’t Let the Swag Throw Off Your Swagger

It’s the New Year and we’ve all made promises to ourselves to better our health , but few of us think that could entail reconsidering our willingness to take advantage of free products. It’s possible that the allure of gold patina on plastic bottles and exotic synthetic fragrances blind us to the small print announcing toxic substances contained within them.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System Receives Marketing Approval from Health Canada

The Health Canada license confirms that the Axonics product meets all of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations, Section 36, for Active Implantable Medical Devices and enables Axonics to market its r-SNM System throughout Canada. Axonics previously received ethics committee approval from the University of Toronto to treat patients in Canada as part of the Company’s post-market clinical follow-up study and anticipates treating patients in Canada in the first quarter of 2017.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System Receives Marketing Approval from Health Canada

The Health Canada license confirms that the Axonics product meets all of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations, Section 36, for Active Implantable Medical Devices and enables Axonics to market its r-SNM System throughout Canada. Axonics previously received ethics committee approval from the University of Toronto to treat patients in Canada as part of the Company’s post-market clinical follow-up study and anticipates treating patients in Canada in the first quarter of 2017.

US Army Warns of Energy Drinks

… drinks are widely available on military bases. The energy drinks are rich in caffeine, and they leave bad impact on health if taken in excess. Dr. Patricia Deuster, professor and director of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance at the …