Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami named Rafael Alvarez, DNP, CRRN, CEO. Dr. Alvarez has spent the last seven years serving as the hospital’s chief nursing officer, according to an Aug. 5 system news release shared with Becker’s. He was…
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CVS Health has revamped its direct-to-consumer weight management program to expand access to GLP-1 medications. The company lowered the cost of MinuteClinic online weight loss visits to $29, down from $49 at launch in June, with no recurring membership or…
Minneapolis-based Children’s Minnesota has named Kim Cronsell, MD, as its new chief medical information officer. Dr. Cronsell stepped into the role Aug. 3. She is replacing Colin Moore, MD, chief medical information officer, who is departing Children’s Minnesota Aug. 17.…
Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy has received Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education approval to offer an extended PharmD curriculum. Beginning in 2027, the college will become the second public university in the country to enroll students…
Moderna has launched its phase 1 clinical trial of its Bundibugyo Ebola virus vaccine. The first-in-human trial is being conducted on 80 healthy volunteers across three sites in Canada, according to an Aug. 3 Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations news…
The End Drug Shortages Alliance has released new research examining the effects of recurring shortages of injectable hydromorphone, morphine and fentanyl on hospitals, clinicians and patients. The report draws on interviews with healthcare supply chain stakeholders and survey responses from…
Jacksonville, Fla.-based management services organization Complete Health Partners Holdings has agreed to pay $14.1 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by causing false diagnosis codes to be submitted to boost Medicare Advantage payments. The settlement…
Two years ago, Intermountain Health leaders noticed a gap on both ends of the nursing career path: Experienced bedside nurses had no way to advance without leaving direct patient care, and nurses promoted into their first management role often wanted…
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health broke ground Aug. 4 on an $85 million rehabilitation hospital, WECT News 6 reported. Novant Health New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient physical rehabilitation facility in Wilmington, will have 60 beds and will nearly double the…
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.-based AtlantiCare opened a 60-bed rehabilitation hospital Aug. 3, CBS News reported. AtlantiCare Rehabilitation Hospital in Galloway Township, N.J., is a joint venture between Select Medical and AtlantiCare, according to the hospital website. The hospital will offer…