Daraxonrasib, a drug that targets the genetic driver of most pancreatic cancers, extended clinical trial participants’ progression-free survival by a median of 8.5 months, according to a study published May 6 in The New England Journal of Medicine. Fifteen cancer…
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Ardent Health President and CEO Marty Bonick said the for-profit system is optimistic about M&A opportunities, but “we are being very conservative and prudent in terms of where we’re going into.” “Given the macro uncertainties in healthcare, we want to…
Here are eleven health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service in 2026. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled from credit rating reports. Adena Health System’s outlook was…
A hospital in Santa Clara, Calif., has confirmed at least 18 cases related to Legionella bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, or a milder illness called Pontiac fever. After detecting the bacteria during routine internal…
Between the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2025, emergency department length of stay decreased 13.4% even as volumes grew 4.2% and patient acuity rose, according to a May 6 report. The report is from Sg2, a healthcare analytics and consulting…
Danielle Gabele, DNP, RN, has been named CEO of Ventura (Calif.) County Medical Center and Santa Paula (Calif.) Hospital. Dr. Gabele most recently served as chief nurse executive for the hospitals, according to a May 6 news release from Ventura…
The FDA is piloting one-day inspectional assessments and expanding its internal AI platform, Elsa, as part of a broader agency modernization effort. The moves come as the agency works to “do more with less” after workforce cuts last year strained…
Roughly half of the clients served by CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager cover GLP-1s, company leadership said May 6 on a quarterly earnings call. CVS Caremark, CVS’ PBM, serves employers and healthcare payers more broadly. Executive Vice President and Group…
Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic pill with same-day delivery and in-office kiosk pickup. The company said customers with an Ozempic pill prescription can view real-time medication availability, access transparent pricing and receive same-day prescription delivery nationwide…
Concord Township, Pa.-based Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville opened May 5 and began accepting patients. The 66,000-square-foot, 50-bed inpatient rehab hospital provides services to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions, according…