Medication errors are a significant problem in healthcare. In a recent RazorMetrics blog, we found that errors cause between 7,000 – 9,000 excess deaths in the United States every year. Complications that result from taking the wrong medication or the wrong dosage add another $40 billion to healthcare costs.
According to HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), an average of 57 health data breaches are reported each month, putting sensitive information at risk for millions of people. Healthcare organizations are prime targets for malicious attacks because health information contains private and deeply personal data that can be used to extort, embarrass, or harm individuals.
Each year, Fierce Healthcare brings together an expert panel of judges to name those companies that stand above the rest. The judges review hundreds of award nominations,
Medication errors occur when a person gets the wrong dosage or medication, and the consequences are severe. These errors cause 7,000 to 9,000 excess deaths
CMS Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Part D Stakeholders Aided by HealthTech On August 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the
Medicare Part D is the pharmacy benefit for people on Medicare. It is an essential program giving older populations access to life-saving medications. However, a
In a nation where modern medicine has made remarkable strides, the fact that high prescription prices force people to disregard doctor’s orders is a profoundly
Prescription drug abuse is a pressing public health concern because of the devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Misuse of prescription drugs leads to
The CDC recently released a study that directly ties the cost of medication with nonadherence and poorer health outcomes. The study “Characteristics of Adults Aged
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tom Dorsett, CEO of RazorMetrics wins the prestigious Merit Award for Business Leadership. RazorMetrics is an Austin-based drug cost-reduction platform for health plans, large
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