WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Feb. 3 passed a government funding bill that includes a change to the qualifying criteria for drugs under Medicare’s home infusion benefit. The National ...
The old facility, across the street, had only6 beds. The new one has 10. This story has been updated to add new information. HENDERSONVILLE – UNC Health Pardee has expanded its capacity to give ...
For people living with primary immunodeficiency (PI), immunoglobulin replacement therapy is an essential part of preventing serious infections. The treatment can be delivered through an IV ...
If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely learned to approach new beauty launches with a healthy dose of skepticism—especially those that promise overnight results or claim to replicate pricey ...
Come renewal season, employers tend to focus their health benefit strategies on the usual suspects: increasing costs of prescription drugs, chronic health conditions like cancer and diabetes, and the ...
Ambulatory infusion care has moved from a niche alternative to a cornerstone of chronic disease management. A decade ago, most infusions occurred in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) where ...
Infusion therapy is a lifeline for people living with autoimmune disorders and chronic conditions. It’s also frequently associated with cold hospital rooms and crushing financial stress. But two ...
At many health systems, infusion services operate across multiple sites with varying workflows and approval processes. At Cone Health, based in Greensboro, N.C., pharmacy leaders have spent the past ...
Infusion therapy sends medication directly into the bloodstream to treat multiple sclerosis. Infusions can take four or more hours, and comfort items like blankets may be offered. Common ...
Pharmacy providers are increasingly moving into the infusion space – either standing up ambulatory infusion suites (“AIS”) or proving home infusion delivery models – despite unclear licensure ...
Dec. 3 (UPI) --Privately owned, standalone infusion centers are increasingly providing a comfortable and convenient alternative to hospitals and doctors' offices for people on prescribed medications ...