Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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FDA hands warning to New York hospital's drug researcher
FDA investigators said they found "objectionable conditions" during medication research at Columbia University Medical Center Kreitchman PET Center, according to a warning letter published March 26. -
Mayo embraces 'citizen development' for AI
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is taking a different approach with AI and is leaning into its clinicians so that they can develop their own AI capabilities, MITSloan reported March 27. -
'Wake-up call': HSHS CEO speaks out on hospital closures
The chief of Hospital Sisters Health System, which shuttered two Wisconsin hospitals on March 22, has opened up about the "difficult and heartbreaking" decision.
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Kaiser Permanente launching PACE venture
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is partnering with healthcare investment firm Town Hall Ventures to launch Habitat Health, which is designed to allow older adults with low incomes to remain in their homes and receive personalized support. -
US offers $10M reward for information on ransomware gang behind Change hack
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program has offered up to $10 million for tips, like identification or location, on the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang responsible for the Change Healthcare attack. -
UNC Health Caldwell names chief medical officer
UNC Health Caldwell has named Sarah Young, MD, chief medical officer, according to a press release shared with local news outlets. -
Cedars-Sinai confirms surgery risks for patients taking weight loss drugs
Among nearly 1 million patients who underwent upper or lower endoscopy procedures, those prescribed GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, were 33% more likely to experience aspiration pneumonia than other patients.
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UCI Health completes acquisition of 4 Tenet hospitals
Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health has completed its acquisition of Tenet Healthcare's Pacific Coast Network, which includes four hospitals in Southern California and their associated outpatient locations. -
Providence continues rebranding initiative
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has begun implementing new signage at Spokane, Wash.-based Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital, The Spokesman Review reported March 26. -
Top contributors to staff shortages, according to CFOs
CFOs said scarcity of talent was the top contributor to staff shortages, according to a report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Eliciting Insights. -
FDA warns of 'unacceptable risks' with topical pain relief products
The FDA is warning consumers to avoid over-the-counter topical pain relief products that contain high concentrations of lidocaine and has sent warning letters to six companies marketing unapproved products.
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Joint Commission tweaks hospital survey process
The Joint Commission is updating how infection prevention and control, and medication management systems are evaluated during hospital surveys, the organization said March 27. -
2,300+ University of Michigan Health workers unionize
More than 2,300 healthcare workers at Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health, the clinical operation of Michigan Medicine, have joined the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Michigan. -
Hospital C-suites prize a new skill in leaders
Hospitals in the midst of transformation need leaders with a new skill set to drive results: data analytics. -
Cleveland Clinic names executive VP, chief legal officer
Cleveland Clinic has named Deborah Gordon executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective June 1. -
Penn State Health names hospital chief medical officer
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health named Robert Harbaugh, MD, chief medical officer of its Milton S. Hershey Medical Center on March 25. -
FDA inspections in hospitals on decline due to shortages: Report
During a yearslong dip of the FDA inspecting clinical research in hospitals and other care sites, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said the agency should bolster its retention and recruitment efforts. -
Amgen sues Colorado for potential price limit on arthritis drug
Five months before Colorado's Prescription Drug Affordability Board will vote on how much to cap the cost of Amgen's Enbrel, the drugmaker filed a lawsuit. -
5 most expensive, most affordable states for healthcare
North Carolina is the most expensive state for healthcare, and Hawaii is the most affordable, according to one new analysis. -
HCA California hospital has 3x more complaints than statewide average
Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Los Robles Medical Center continues to face state citations due to understaffing and a lack of care for patient well-being and consistently ranks above the statewide average of complaints, local news outlet The Echo reported March 26.
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