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June 13, 2025

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for AbbVie’s Mavyret acute hepatitis C (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). This makes it the first and only treatment specifically authorized for individuals with acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The approval...
Advancements in HIV Vaccine Trials: Promising Results from mRNA Strategies
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EHK Clusters 2026 Report: Enhancements in Dutch Risk Equalization for High-Cost Pharmaceuticals

By João L. Carapinha

June 12, 2025

The EHK clusters 2026 report from the Dutch Healthcare Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland) proposes significant updates to the classification of extremely high-cost pharmaceuticals. This initiative ensures equitable risk equalization among health insurers. The report details the inclusion of 26 d...
Telemedicine Growth Strategies: Insights from the WHO European Region
The recently published WHO policy brief, Scaling Up Telemedicine in the WHO European Region, outlines the rapid adoption of telemedicine growth strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies systemic barriers to its long-term integration into routine care. Key findings emphasize that 78% ...
Future-Proofing Hospitals: Singapore’s Blueprint for Smarter Healthcare

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June 11, 2025

Hospitals face mounting pressure from aging populations and rising chronic disease burdens. This article distills key insights fr...
Pfizer Conference Insights: Analyzing Bourla’s Strategic Vision Amid Policy Changes
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla’s discussion at the June 2025 Goldman Sachs Healthcare conference centered on Pfizer conference insights regarding the pharmaceutical industry’s evolving policy landscape, strategic priorities, and responses to regulatory challenges. The conversation high...

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Mavyret Acute Hepatitis C: Pioneering Treatment Expansion and Economic Implications

By João L. Carapinha

June 13, 2025

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for AbbVie’s Mavyret acute hepatitis C (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). This makes it the first and only treatment specifically authorized for individuals with acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The approval...

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Advancements in HIV Vaccine Trials: Promising Results from mRNA Strategies
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EHK Clusters 2026 Report: Enhancements in Dutch Risk Equalization for High-Cost Pharmaceuticals

By João L. Carapinha

June 12, 2025

The EHK clusters 2026 report from the Dutch Healthcare Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland) proposes significant updates to the classification of extremely high-cost pharmaceuticals. This initiative ensures equitable risk equalization among health insurers. The report details the inclusion of 26 d...

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Telemedicine Growth Strategies: Insights from the WHO European Region
The recently published WHO policy brief, Scaling Up Telemedicine in the WHO European Region, outlines the rapid adoption of telemedicine growth strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies systemic barriers to its long-term integration into routine care. Key findings emphasize that 78% ...

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Mavyret Acute Hepatitis C: Pioneering Treatment Expansion and Economic Implications

By João L. Carapinha

June 13, 2025

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for AbbVie’s Mavyret acute hepatitis C (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). This makes it the first and only treatment specifically authorized for individuals with acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The approval...

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Advancements in HIV Vaccine Trials: Promising Results from mRNA Strategies
Summary: Two phase 1 HIV vaccine trials showed early immune responses that could evolve into broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs). These trials used

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RFK Jr.’s ACIP Overhaul: Examining Vaccine Policy Implications

By João L. Carapinha

June 10, 2025

A recent article highlights U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial decision to dismiss all members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This panel is essential for evidence-based vaccine recommendations. Kennedy replaced t...

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Elsa – FDA AI Tool: Navigating Efficiency and Ethics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the FDA AI Tool Insights known as Elsa. This generative AI tool streamlines internal workflows, including clinical protocol reviews, adverse event summarization, and inspection targeting. Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized that Elsa reduc...

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EHK Clusters 2026 Report: Enhancements in Dutch Risk Equalization for High-Cost Pharmaceuticals

🚀 Are you curious about how the Dutch healthcare system is adapting to high-cost pharmaceuticals?

The latest EHK clusters report for 2026 brings crucial updates to the risk-equalization model, enhancing equity among health insurers while closely managing skyrocketing costs. With innovative clustering techniques and revised reimbursement figures, these changes aim to improve access and accountability in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.

Dive into the full article to uncover the implications for health economics and policy!

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Publication Delays Impact Careers of Early-Career Researchers

🚨 Publication delays are derailing academic careers!

In an insightful piece, “Dear editors, your publication delays are damaging our careers,” Chia-Hsuan Hsu reveals how prolonged editorial and peer-review processes are stifling early-career researchers, particularly in East Asia. With a focus on the systemic inefficiencies in academic publishing, the article discusses the urgent need for reform to protect researchers from the detrimental impacts of such delays.

Jump into the full article to uncover the challenges faced and explore proactive solutions for a more efficient publishing landscape. 📚✨

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Advancements in HIV Vaccine Trials: Promising Results from mRNA Strategies

🌍 Are we finally making strides in the fight against HIV?

Recent phase 1 vaccine trials using mRNA technology have shown promising results in activating immune responses that could lead to broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs). This innovative approach not only addresses HIV’s rapid mutation but also offers critical insights for high-prevalence regions.

Dive into the full article to explore how these trials could shape the future of HIV prevention and what it means for global health!

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