Providence Oregon CEO Talks About “Joint Decision” With Insurer to Limit Access to Specialty Care
Changes to Medicaid Network Impacting Portland Residents Recent reports indicate that a significant segment of low-income residents in Portland is losing access to important Providence health system specialty jobs due to alterations in the Medicaid insurance network that started this month. CareOregon, which administers the affected plans, claims its broader provider network can handle these […]
Expanded Recall of Specialty Chocolate Due to Salmonella Issues
A chocolate brand has increased its product recall due to concerns about salmonella contamination. Spring & Mulberry’s voluntary recall was broadened after an initial recall involving a single item was announced on Monday, according to a report on Fox Business. The new list of recalled flavors now includes Early Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mint […]
Renowned brain imaging specialist condemns mental health care as ‘only medical specialty that never looks at the organ it treats’
If you visit your cardiologist complaining of chest pain, your doctor may order a heart CT scan. If you go to your orthopedic surgeon after turning your ankle, you'll probably be in the x-ray room within minutes of arriving. Chronic headache? CAT scan. Knee trouble? MRI. Pregnancy complications? Ultrasound. In almost every medical scenario, doctors […]
PBMs made billions marking up specialty drugs by more than 1,000 percent: FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its second interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on Tuesday, finding that large industry intermediaries have increased their numbers through vertical integration, industry dominance, and increased prices for specialty drugs. He said it has generated billions of dollars in revenue. This report specifically focuses on the business practices […]
Over 675,000 Cans of Specialty Baby Formula Recalled
Manufacturer says more than 675,000 cans of specialty baby formula are being recalled due to potential bacterial contamination announced Saturday. Reckitt & Mead Johnson Nutrition, maker of Enfamil and Nutramigen, announced a voluntary recall of cans of Nutramigen hypoallergenic formula, a type of formula made for infants allergic to cow's milk. . The recall comes […]