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Specimen Collection, Shelf-Life Extensions, and More
From best practices for collecting suspected monkeypox specimens to dealing with possible false negatives on COVID-19 testing, the CDC and the FDA provide updates and advice. Review the topics below and share the information with your networks.
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE
On July 15, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, extended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for another 90 days. One month later, on August 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a blog titled, “Creating a Roadmap for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.”
The Monkeypox PHE
Two years ago, “PHE” probably wasn’t one of the health care acronyms that everyone immediately understood. COVID changed that and monkeypox has reinforced the learning with the declaration made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on August 4, 2022.
Pinch of This, Dash of That? Compounding Medications Takes an Exacting Recipe
Compounded medications provide customized solutions for specific patient needs, such as a liquid dosage form instead of a pill, and are gaining greater acceptance for the benefits and flexibility they offer.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Accreditation, oh my!
News of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is everywhere.
Management Is Key to Coping with Stress
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others.