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Kevin Whitney, DNP, RN, was appointed president and COO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Mass., part of Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham.

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health is taking a proactive approach in navigating the complexities of Medicare Advantage, while strengthening provider partnerships and fostering leadership within the system.

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Eli Lilly's diabetes drug Mounjaro, may be an effective alternative to painful daily treatment for a rare disorder, according to research published Jan. 29 in The New England Journal of Medicine. 

In this episode, Scott Becker covers nine major healthcare stories, including RFK Jr.’s HHS confirmation hearing, Medicaid coverage concerns, hospital CEOs preparing for Medicaid cuts, and the collapse of a major hospital construction project due to rising costs.

Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health is eliminating inpatient psychiatric services at one of its hospitals, a move affecting about 100 behavioral health employees. A small number of individuals in other parts of the organization have also been notified of job cuts. 

Sens. Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Todd Young, Jack Reed, and Roger Marshall introduced legislation Jan. 28 to reauthorize for five years the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.

Hospital consolidation continues to reshape the nation's healthcare landscape, with mergers and acquisitions becoming a dominant strategy for health systems seeking financial stability, operational efficiencies and expanded patient access. 

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