The continued explosion of new technologies, the lack of surgeons in private practice and a potential gap in joint replacement care are three predications that orthopedic surgeons have for the industry by 2035. These four orthopedic surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to…
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Westborough, Mass.-based Miach Orthopaedics, which designed the BEAR implant for ACL repairs, received a warning letter from the FDA following an inspection of the company’s facility. The agency discovered violations including deficiencies across its sterilization and microbial control processes, design input and…
As AI tools make their way into everyday clinical workflows, nurse leaders are grappling with a pressing challenge: how to prepare front-line staff for AI adoption without adding to the technology fatigue that already strains the workforce. Becker’s connected with…
Health systems face intensifying pressure to reduce burnout, improve staff satisfaction and get smarter about scheduling. The new 2025 KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling report highlights which capabilities — and vendors — are actually delivering results. Join KLAS Research, Penn…
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To increase patient safety, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare takes staff on “field trips” to learn from other high-risk industries, such as chemical manufacturing, according to an American Hospital Association podcast published Sept. 3. Randy Fagin, MD, chief quality officer of…
The FDA said Sept. 4 it will release complete response letters, or product rejection letters, “promptly after they are issued” to manufacturers. The agency also published 89 previously unreleased complete response letters related to pending or withdrawn applications. The letters…
Darrell Ransleben has been named CFO of San Antonio-based Methodist Hospital Texsan, part of Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio. Mr. Ransleben has served in financial roles for Methodist Healthcare for 20 years. Most recently, he served as comptroller for San…
For the first time, Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health’s outpatient pharmacies have dispensed more than 1 million medications in a single year, a milestone driven by growing patient demand and expanded pharmacy services. The health system opened new retail pharmacy locations,…
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is enhancing security at its facility, including creating a private police force. “With this initiative, WellSpan Health is continuing to take a proactive approach to enhancing our security efforts and the safety of our patients, their…
Marysville, Ohio-based Memorial Health has shared plans for a new $56 million emergency department on its Memorial Hospital campus in Marysville. The project aims to help meet growing healthcare needs in the area, according to a news release shared with…