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Healthcare Ready Media Advisory on the Optum / ChangeHealthcare Cyberattack
Amidst the aftermath of the Feb. 21 Optum/Change Healthcare ransomware attack, pharmacies of all types, including those within hospitals, are continuing to alert customers about resulting prolonged wait times.
Red Sea & Panama Canal Press Release
An unprecedented drought at the Panama Canal in late 2023 was the catalyst for massive delays in moving cargo and trade goods — including medications and medical supplies — between northeast Asia and the United States.
Healthcare Ready Unveils New Website
Come explore Healthcare Ready’s new and improved website for assistance and guidance in the face of disasters, and learn about our public-private partnership opportunities
Biden Harris Administration Provides $3.8 Million in Assistance for Hawaii Residents in Wake of Devastating Wildfires
Yesterday, President Biden made additional disaster funding available to the state of Hawaii. This unlocks the federal government’s ability to cover all eligible expenses for debris removal and emergency protective measures in Maui County and assistance for emergency protective measures for Hawaii County for 30 days of the governor’s choosing within the first 120 days of the disaster.
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Excessive rainfall has caused major flooding in Vermont, with some areas receiving over eight inches of rain since July 8
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American Society of Clinical Oncology continues to urge Congress to help prevent and mitigate cancer drug shortages by reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
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If the strike occurs, it is likely that deliveries of medical products will be delayed.
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Accessing that potentially life-saving treatment is more difficult than ever due to a nationwide shortage of chemotherapy medications.
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The US is continuing to face an all-time high of drug shortages. Recently added to that list has been penicillin – more specifically Pfizer’s long-acting, injectable form of penicillin called Bicillin.
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Drug shortages are at an all-time high across the nation with more than 300 drug shortages recorded. Among those shortages, a number of chemotherapy medications are of major concern – both cisplatin and carboplatin.