Health Care Sector

NEW ORLEANS — Remote monitoring of more than 32,000 patients with cardiac implantable devices during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 12,596 metric tons compared with conventional monitoring, researchers reported.

There has been a lot of attention about a proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would prohibit many noncompetes. However, much of the discussion has been misleading, if not entirely wrong.

Healio has launched a new, fully reengineered version of its website, delivering personalized news and education in an enhanced user experience to specialty health care professionals, the company announced.

ORLANDO — The current role of pharmacy benefit managers as “controllers” in the center of the prescription drug market has been detrimental to both patients and physicians, according to Robert. W. Levin, MD, of Bay Area Rheumatology, in Clearwater, Florida, who likened manufacturer rebates to “kickbacks” and “organized crime.”