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Fresenius Kabi has issued a software correction for its Ivenix large-volume pump after identifying anomalies that could cause therapy interruptions or delays. The update affects Ivenix pump software version 5.10.1 and earlier. On Feb. 25, the FDA classified the action…
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has appointed Todd Sandman senior vice president and chief strategy officer for its Rocky Mountain region. Mr. Sandman brings more than 14 years of healthcare strategy experience to the role, according to a Feb. 12 LinkedIn…
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CarepathRx has joined Evernorth Health Services, a division of the Cigna Group. According to a statement to Becker’s from Evernorth, the acquisition was completed in 2025 as part of the company’s strategy to expand support for patients with specialty conditions…
John Forester has been appointed interim president and CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, W.Va., effective immediately. Mr. Forester assumed the role following the announcement of Skip Gjolberg’s departure, according to a March 2 health system news…
Anna Michelle Brandt was appointed president of Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa., part of Radnor Township, Pa.-based Main Line Health. Ms. Brandt joined Main Line Health March 1 from University Hospital, a 519-bed academic medical center in Newark, N.J.,…
In this episode, Dr. Kapil Dhingra, A Physician-in-Chief at The Permanente Medical Group, discusses guiding a diverse patient population, integrating AI to enhance care, and leading with purpose in a physician-led health system. He shares insights on lifelong learning, mentoring,…
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