Non-PCP blood pressure screens lead to more diagnoses, better care

Expanding blood pressure screenings to non-primary care settings can identify more hypertension patients and contribute to better management of the disease, according to a Kaiser Permanente study. »Study results

Walmart, Target plan more primary care clinics

Buoyed by strong public support of initial offerings, big-box retailers Walmart and Target plan to open more primary care clinics. » Execs talk about future plans

FDA opens up generic competition

The FDA has released new draft guidance designed to make it easier for generic manufacturers to introduce competition to 38 existing drug products. » Guidance details

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