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Aetna Clears Path To CVS Merger With Sale Of Assets To WellCare
Bloomberg | Aetna said it plans to sell its Medicare prescription-drug business to WellCare Health Plans Inc., a key step toward completing its $67.5 billion merger with CVS Health Corp.
Sep 28, 2018
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Diversity: A Critical Ingredient For Better Clinical Trials
Clinical Informatics News Contributed Commentary | Clinical research hinges on the principle of the representative sample. Unfortunately, the industry has long struggled with underrepresentation of important demographic groups.
Sep 28, 2018
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TrialScope, Golden Helix, The National Institutes Of Health, And More: News From September 2018
Clinical Informatics News | September was full of exciting news in the clinical trial and healthcare community, including partnerships, products, and promotions from TrialScope, Golden Helix, The National Institutes of Health, and more.
Sep 26, 2018
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Blockchain In Clinical Trials: A New Era For Our Data
Clinical Informatics News Contributed Commentary | The healthcare industry has been home to some of the most remarkable innovations in modern history, yet is behind most other industries in implementing new technology. In this context, it’s surprising to see blockchain catch the attention of organizations and professionals in the healthcare space.
Sep 19, 2018
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New England Journal Of Medicine Article Weighs The Risks Of DTC Genetic Testing
Clinical Informatics News | Recent events have many experts voicing their concerns about the potential misuse of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
Sep 18, 2018
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PAREXEL, Datavant Partner To Deliver Advanced Data, RWE Analytics To Enhance Drug Development
Clinical Informatics News Brief | PAREXEL and Datavant today announced they are partnering to enhance clinical study design and operations, as well as the generation of real-world evidence.
Sep 17, 2018
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New Apple Watch To Include ECG-Capabilities
Clinical Informatics News Brief | Today Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 4, which the company announced has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to include electrocardiogram functionality, making it the first over-the-counter device to offer the capability.
Sep 12, 2018
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The Role Of Blockchain In Healthcare
Clinical Informatics News | Affordable healthcare requires a better way for providers, patients, and payers to exchange information, and, according to a presentation at the recent Health:Further festival in Nashville, Tennessee, blockchain could be the means.
Sep 11, 2018
