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3. Novartis plans unconventional sales strategy for new heart drug Full story

4. EPCS benefits patients & providers, but compliance is difficult. Learn how Renown Health met the challenge.

5. Fauci shares holiday guidance as COVID-19 cases continue to climb Full story

6. Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in teens ages 12-15 Full story

7. How Kaiser Permanente's health plan ramped up actionable insights for employers and execs. Learn more here.

8. 6 booster updates Full story

9. FDA approves first drug to treat short stature caused by most common form of dwarfism Full story

10. Global supply chain problems show signs of easing Full story

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