More health plans audit PBMs for better accountability

Researchers explored the benefits of tai chi and prevalence of liver disease in patients with osteoarthritis.

Kala Shankle, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, and Ilisa Bernstein, President of Bernstein Rx Solutions, LLC, discussed recent developments regarding the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Investigators evaluated the role that cannabis plays in pain management in different populations with rheumatic diseases.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

“[O]ur data do not support the hypothesis that early COVID resulted in more significant structural or electrical cardiac remodeling that would increase the likelihood of atrial fibrillation progression,” the authors said.

The Mediterranean diet is largely considered one of the healthiest diets.