Health care for undocumented immigrants may ‘haunt’ Dems against Trump, says ex-Sen. Evan Bayh

Support among many of the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls of government health care for undocumented immigrants may prove damaging in the eventual race against President Donald Trump, former Sen. Evan Bayh told CNBC on Monday. “That particular position may come back to haunt them in the general election,” said the Indiana Democrat who also served as… Read More »

Thermo Fisher to manufacture gene therapies being developed by Amicus

Amicus Therapeutics has already forked over $ 100 million for 10 gene therapies. It is building a new R&D operation to advance them. But when it comes to manufacturing, it is turning to a CDMO.   The New Jersey-based biotech today announced it has an arrangement with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s gene therapy unit to provide clinical… Read More »

Telemedicine apps are thriving because working moms love the convenience of their smartphones

MoMo Productions | Getty Images When Laika Kayani started to lose her voice late one night last year, she picked up her iPhone and got connected to a doctor through a video-chat service called American Well. Kayani, who works at a health-tech company in San Francisco, used the app because her young son and husband… Read More »

Pharmacists, Techs Discuss Pharmacy Retail Layoffs – Pharmacy Times

Layoffs impacting Walmart pharmacy departments across the country set social media abuzz this week with former employees sharing news of their job losses. Social media posters reported job losses for pharmacists, technicians, clerks, and pharmacy management positions. Stores in multiple states, including California, and Oklahoma, have reportedly been impacted.  On Facebook, some users expressed sadness, disappointment and anger… Read More »