Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth has opened a new pharmacy in Beloit, Wis., expanding access to prescription services for patients in the community, according to a June 2 report from WIFR. Mercyhealth Pharmacy-Beloit is one of 11 pharmacies operated by the health…
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Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services will end most of its Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 and lay off about 150 health plan and administrative employees, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s. The changes will affect about 30,000…
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health launched a systemwide Epic EHR platform May 30, consolidating 13 legacy EHRs into a single, unified system across all its facilities. The transition gives clinicians real-time access to patient data and ranks among the largest digital…
The FDA has issued a complete response letter for Cingulate’s new drug application seeking approval of CTx-1301 for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The agency’s response identified specific Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls information requests and did not raise any current…
As the country grapples with a projected physician shortage, a wave of new medical school construction is underway — and the latest planned projects share a notable distinction: Each represents a first of its kind. The state of Delaware announced…
Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Health Care will assume operations of Merit Health Rankin, a 134-bed hospital in Brandon, Miss., later this year, adding a 26th hospital to the nonprofit system. The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted June 2…
Sanford Health Bemidji (Minn.) named Joseph Corser, MD, interim chief medical officer, effective June 1. Dr. Corser previously served as medical director of the Bemidji Ambulance Service for more than 20 years, and has played a key role in developing…
Washington, D.C.-based Children’s National Hospital has introduced a pediatric AI innovation hub to translate the technology from concept to bedside use. The partnership with Blacksburg-based Virginia Tech will bring together pediatric clinicians, biomedical researchers and AI specialists to create advancements…
Accuity, an AI-driven clinical revenue integrity company, has named Hannah Hartung as COO. Ms. Hartung will lead operational strategy and execution across delivery functions as the company expands its health system partnerships nationwide, according to a June 2 Accuity news…
Hawaii is launching a $28 million full-tuition program for healthcare students who commit to practicing in rural communities, Honolulu Civil Beat reported June 2. The Hawai’i Outreach for Medical Education in Rural Under-resourced Neighborhoods program will cover tuition and fees…