Here are seven articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this week, which detail Bayer medical devices infected by the WannaCry ransomeware attack, faulty Magellan blood tests that underreported lead levels and one drug company's unique soap opera marketing tactic, among other topics.
Amazon eyes the pharmacy market: 4 things to know
Amazon is hiring more healthcare leaders — and expanding its drug and medical supply distribution — in what may be the company's first step into the pharmacy business.
WannaCry attack infects Bayer medical devices in US hospitals
Bayer on Wednesday confirmed the worldwide ransomware attack, WannaCry, infected several of its medical devices used in U.S. hospitals.
Pharma company finds new marketing tactic in soap operas
"General Hospital," the longest-running soap opera in the U.S., partnered with pharma company Incyte to raise awareness about an extremely rare bone marrow cancer.
Supply chain tip of the day: Reducing supply fee structures
Reducing fee structures associated with supply chain expenses is an often overlooked, yet effective strategy to lowering costs, according to Tom Fox, a managing director at healthcare consulting firm Nova Strategies.
Magellan vein-based blood tests underreported lead levels, says health officials
Federal health officials say blood tests manufactured by Magellan Diagnostics "significantly" underreported lead levels in patients as far back as 2014.
FDA safety warning: Diabetes drug causes higher risk of foot, leg amputations
After reviewing the results of two large clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration concluded the Type 2 diabetes treatment canagliflozin leads to increased risk of leg and foot amputations.
25% of Americans experienced a prescription drug price hike in the past year: 4 survey findings
An estimated 28 million Americans saw the price of their prescription medication rise in the past 12 months.