Progesterone-containing hormone replacement therapy prescribing more than quadrupled among women age 45 and older between 2018 and 2026, according to new research published June 17 from Truveta. The rise comes after the FDA moved to remove boxed warnings from several…
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has named Wes Barnes interim chief digital and information officer. Mr. Barnes announced the appointment in a June 16 LinkedIn post. Before taking on the interim role, he served as chief technology officer at Children’s Hospital…
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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Trey Crabb, Chief Executive Officer, Deaconess Associations Incorporated. He shares lessons from successfully merging organizations and cultures, discusses strategies for growth through partnerships and acquisitions, and explains how flexible…