The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
Month: May 2022
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Sit-Up Is Over
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Death of the Sit-Up
When I think of a sit-up, my mind flashes immediately to the (carpeted, for some reason) floor of my elementary-school gym. Twice a week, our […]
The Risk for Prostate Cancer With Calcium Channel Blockers: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 57, Issue 1, Page 16-28, January 2023. BackgroundFor decades, conflicting results were published regarding the increased risk of Prostate cancer (PCa) […]
The Risk for Prostate Cancer With Calcium Channel Blockers: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundFor decades, conflicting results were published regarding the increased risk of Prostate cancer (PCa) among calcium channel blocker (CCB) […]
The Risk for Prostate Cancer With Calcium Channel Blockers: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundFor decades, conflicting results were published regarding the increased risk of Prostate cancer (PCa) among calcium channel blocker (CCB) […]
The Risk for Prostate Cancer With Calcium Channel Blockers: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundFor decades, conflicting results were published regarding the increased risk of Prostate cancer (PCa) among calcium channel blocker (CCB) […]
The Risk for Prostate Cancer With Calcium Channel Blockers: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundFor decades, conflicting results were published regarding the increased risk of Prostate cancer (PCa) among calcium channel blocker (CCB) […]
The Risk for Prostate Cancer With Calcium Channel Blockers: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundFor decades, conflicting results were published regarding the increased risk of Prostate cancer (PCa) among calcium channel blocker (CCB) […]
Health Care – Committee launches probe of birth control coverage
Getty It took more than 20 years, but “Star Wars” prequels are cool now. The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series premiered today, which you may want to watch […]
Cleveland Clinic Avon names new COO
Bridget Gorman was named COO of Cleveland Clinic Avon (Ohio) Hospital.
Some workers reach agreements while others strike: Recent hospital-union actions
The following hospital-union events were covered by Becker’s in May:
US senators outline 5 ways to expand mental health telemedicine
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is calling for an expansion of mental health telemedicine, which has proliferated in use during the COVID-19 crisis.
Company that flags billing issues to integrate with Meditech EHR
A company that aims to prevent medical billing errors will be integrated with a Meditech EHR system.
15 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since May 20:
Misinformation on COVID-19 shots and pregnancy still widespread
Pregnancy-related misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine is still highly prevalent in the U.S., according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey published May 27.
Notre Dame receives $20M gift for precision health institute
The University of Notre Dame has received a $20 million gift to endow the newly created Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health.
Albany Medical Center fired worker over activism, lawsuit alleges
Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center is accused of violating state law by firing a new employee, along with two executives who helped hire her, over concerns […]
LA County nurses avert strike with tentative deal
About 7,000 Los Angeles County nurses, who are represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721, have reached a tentative agreement with the county.
Sarasota Memorial names CFO
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System has named Jeff Limbocker CFO. He will take the role Oct. 3.
Sarasota Memorial names CFO
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System has named Jeff Limbocker CFO. He will take the role Oct. 3.
Tech ‘an incredible strategic asset’ as hospitals go beyond digital transformation, CIO says
Hospitals had to move quickly in the last two years to transform their digital assets for better data-gathering, virtual care and operational efficiencies. Data analytics […]
4 health systems with award-winning ad-campaigns
Four health systems have been honored with an Aster Award, honoring excellence in healthcare marketing for exceptional advertising campaigns in 2021.
The case for gun violence to be recognized as an epidemic
Firearm injuries should be considered a public health crisis, which in turn should receive public health-tailored solutions, argues public health activist Megan Ranney, MD, in […]
CMS to adjust Medicare premiums in 2023 due to lower Aduhelm costs
The controversial Alzheimer’s disease drug will cost the government less than expected, but CMS doesn’t believe it has the power to cut premiums this year.
Medicare premium increase from Alzheimer’s drug to be lowered next year
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Friday that Medicare premiums would be adjusted for 2023 following a report that found the cost […]
3 Atrium Health hospitals get new CFO
Phil Wheeler has been named CFO of Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, Ga., the health system announced May 27.
Digital endpoints: Global opportunities and clinical, data protection and other challenges
In December, the FDA published a draft guidance providing its recommendations on the use of digital health data acquisition in clinical investigations, signaling that regulatory […]
Senator urges HHS to keep California rehabilitation hospital open
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., urged HHS May 25 to reverse the decision by CMS to terminate Laguna Honda Hospital’s participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
7 recent chief medical, nursing officer moves
Seven chief medical and nursing officer moves at hospitals and health systems since May 13:
Baystate Health urges selective ER use ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health is urging people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections to avoid its emergency rooms unless they are seriously ill to preserve […]
5 hospital construction projects costing $1B or more
Several health systems, including Sharp HealthCare and University of California-San Francisco, are planning hospital construction projects costing $1 billion or more. Here are five that […]
5 hospital construction projects costing $1B or more
Several health systems, including Sharp HealthCare and University of California-San Francisco, are planning hospital construction projects costing $1 billion or more. Here are five that […]
What we know about monkeypox cases in the US
Nine likely cases of monkeypox have been identified in the U.S. so far as the virus continues to spread throughout Western countries, outside of the […]
Solv CEO Diversifies Cap Table, Adds 75 Female Investors as Part of $45M Series C
Heather Fernandez, CEO & co-founder at Solv Health What You Should Know: – Today, Heather Fernandez, CEO and co-founder of healthcare on-demand app Solv Health […]
Covid-19 roundup: Boosters for kids, CAR-NK cell therapy, Paxlovid rebound & more
Pfizer and BioNTech reported positive clinical data for a Covid-19 booster in children younger than 5, results released ahead of a June FDA advisory committee […]
Abbott recalls imaging catheters
Abott recalled 4,800 Dragonfly OpStar imaging catheters May 26 due to the marker band becoming loose and, in two instances, separating from the device.
White House launches 1st federally supported ‘test-to-treat’ site
The Biden administration launched the first federally supported “test-to-treat” site in Rhode Island on May 26.
Biograd Diagnostics Adopts Autoscribe Informatics’ Matrix Gemini LIMS
Biograd Diagnostics has chosen the Matrix Gemini system by Autoscribe Informatics as its laboratory information management system for managing COVID-19 test samples.
Phenomix Sciences Launches Obesity Biobanking Registry Studying Personalized Treatment Options Based on Genetics
What You Should Know: – Biotech company Phenomix Sciences launches its biobanking registry, marking the first obesity registry to study the impact of personalized treatment based on phenotyping. The […]
House Oversight panel presses insurers on free birth control coverage
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is pressing major health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers on their coverage of contraceptives, saying they may not be […]
Cincinnati Children’s AI program aims to curb violence in schools
A program developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital that seeks to use artificial intelligence to predict and curb student violence will be introduced in two Cincinnati-area […]
New gels could help the medicine go down
Researchers have created a drug-delivering gel could make it easier for children and adults who have trouble swallowing pills to take their medications.
Cleveland Clinic Innovations spun off 2 companies, oversaw $23M in investments in 2021
Cleveland Clinic’s Innovations department spun off two companies and oversaw $23.2 million in investments in 10 portfolio companies last year, according to health system financial […]
A deal on AHIP in Vegas!
I’m going to AHIP in Vegas next month and you should come too! It’s time to be together again. It’s also time to save. Register […]
Skeptical of future performance, spooked by recent misses, Needham analyst downgrades Medtronic’s stock
Mike Matson evaluated two earlier negative bits of information along with Thursday’s revenue and earnings-per-share miss to conclude that Medtronic’s stock, which has held up […]
9 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From a health system facing an antitrust lawsuit to a Georgia hospital accused of disability discrimination, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements […]
Cleveland Clinic records Q1 operating loss as labor costs rise, admissions lag
Cleveland Clinic’s labor costs jumped 16.6% while inpatient admissions dropped 2.3%.
The Mental Health ‘Formulary of the Future’? Otsuka’s Work in DTx, Psychedelics, & More
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Otsuka Pharmaceuticals is expanding its mental health formulary – looking beyond traditional medications to psychedelics, and to the “intersection of […]
New cancer subtype may illuminate treatment strategy
Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized form of hormone therapy-resistant prostate cancer, as well as a set of molecules that drive its growth. This discovery […]
Meditech adds obstetric hemorrhage tools to its EHR system
Meditech added an obstetric hemorrhage toolkit to its Expanse EHR system.
High cost of cancer care in the U.S. doesn’t reduce mortality rates
In a new study, researchers find that the U.S. spends twice as much as the average high-income country on cancer care, but only has slightly […]
Betting on ‘Golden Age’ of colonoscopies, private equity invests in gastro docs
An aging population in need of regular cancer screenings has driven private equity companies, seeking profits, to invest in many gastroenterology practices and set up […]
Mission Health to open 2 ERs
Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health has received certificate of need approval for two new emergency rooms in Western North Carolina.
Soaring labor costs “No. 1 thing” keeping Temple Health CFO up at night
Temple Health CFO Nicholas Barcellona said rising salary and benefit expenses are “probably the No. 1 thing that is keeping me up at night,” the […]
FDA: Formula shortage won’t end until July, urges stockpile
The infant formula shortage will likely last until late July, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said during a Senate Health Committee meeting, The Hill reported […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
You Are Going to Get COVID Again … and Again … and Again
Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2’s visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from […]
Judge dismisses UPMC lawsuit over pension fund
A lawsuit filed by UPMC McKeesport (Pa.), part of Pittsburgh-based UPMC, over union claims that the hospital owes about $300,000 in pension contributions has been […]
Back on Monday
No time to put together a post today, but I wanted to let people know that I am around! I’ll be skipping Monday as well […]
Saint Francis Health System taps new chief medical officer
Tulsa, Okla.-based Saint Francis Health System appointed Reetu Singh, MD, its new chief medical officer.
4 women making moves in healthcare
The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since May 20.
Health Care Disparities Among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) People
In this data note, we use 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) data to examine how demographic characteristics as well as measures of health coverage and […]
Amazon is looking to hire a HIPAA compliance advisor
Amazon is hiring for a Healthcare Engagement Advisor to work in its AWS HIPAA Compliance Program.
Agotados por covid y por trabajar 80 horas a la semana, médicos residentes deciden sindicalizarse
En las primeras semanas de la pandemia, el doctor Lorenzo González, entonces residente de segundo año de medicina familiar en el Centro Médico Harbor-UCLA, trabajaba […]
Massachusetts General vaccinating employees against monkeypox
Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital this week began vaccinating some employees against monkeypox who were in close contact with a patient diagnosed with the virus, The Boston […]
Massachusetts General vaccinating employees against monkeypox
Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital this week began vaccinating some employees against monkeypox who were in close contact with a patient diagnosed with the virus, The Boston […]
UPMC’s big losses in Q1: 6 things to know
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center recorded a decline in operating income of over 80 percent, and the system lost over $240 million in investing […]
Florida health system to spend $65M on Cerner to Epic transition
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System will spend $65 million to transition its Cerner EHR system to an Epic system, Naples Daily News reported May 26.
KKR-backed JBCPL unveils new logo & identity
“In 45 years, we at JB have built a strong foundation of integrity, trust and reliability. Now we are taking the next leap forward towards […]
KKR-backed JBCPL unveils new logo & identity
“In 45 years, we at JB have built a strong foundation of integrity, trust and reliability. Now we are taking the next leap forward towards […]
California hospital closes
Patients’ Hospital of Redding (Calif.) closed May 27 after 30 years, according to KRCR.
California hospital closes
Patients’ Hospital of Redding (Calif.) closed May 27 after 30 years, according to KRCR.
How the contrast dye shortage is hindering cancer, heart care
Many hospitals across the nation are postponing scans used to diagnose cancer and other diseases due to the shortage of a contrast dye produced in […]
Foxx Life Sciences and Thomas Scientific Partner to Simplify Media Bottle Ordering
Foxx Life Sciences and Thomas Scientific collaborate to simplify online ordering access to Foxx’s media bottle assembly offerings.
CMS boosts oversight of hospitals with COVID-19 outbreaks
CMS is investigating hospitals in which a high number of patients likely contracted COVID-19 while seeking care, part of an effort to increase oversight since […]
CMS boosts oversight of hospitals with COVID-19 outbreaks
CMS is investigating hospitals in which a high number of patients likely contracted COVID-19 while seeking care, part of an effort to increase oversight since […]
Cleveland Clinic reports $282M quarterly loss
Cleveland Clinic ended the first three months of this year with higher revenue, but rising expenses offset those gains, according to financial documents released May […]
Cleveland Clinic reports $282M quarterly loss
Cleveland Clinic ended the first three months of this year with higher revenue, but rising expenses offset those gains, according to financial documents released May […]
Oregon hospital to close behavioral health unit, lay off 56 temporary employees
Coos Bay, Ore.-based Bay Area Hospital will close its inpatient behavioral health unit and cancel the contracts of 56 temporary employees in response to financial […]
HHS asks for more information blocking authority from Congress
If Congress grants regulators the expanded authority, actors could be protected from steep fines for data-sharing practices the HHS previously said were acceptable under complex […]
HHS withdraws unpopular regulatory review rule
HHS has formally withdrawn a rule that would have required the department to widely review its regulations and potentially void a number of them.
CorgioMed LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera Labeled as EDIBLE ALCOHOL
CorgioMed, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer-Aloe Vera, within expiry to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because […]
‘There has to be more money available to keep this ship afloat’: New York hospital CFO pleads for support
Warsaw, N.Y.-based Wyoming County Community Health System saw nearly $7 million in losses through April 30, the Livingston County News reported May 26.
CDC plans to revise hospitals’ COVID-19 data reports
The CDC will likely stop collecting hospitals’ data on suspected cases of COVID-19 that have not been confirmed by tests, Bloomberg reported May 26.
PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (May 23 – 27, 2022)
Exelixis to Presents Results of Cabometyx (cabozantinib) in P-II Trial for Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma at ASCO 2022 Published: May […]
Burned out by COVID and 80-hour workweeks, resident physicians unionize
More than 1,300 unionized residents and other trainees at three L.A. County public hospitals will vote May 30 on whether to strike for a bump […]
FDA warns patients and health care professionals not to use sterile products from North American Custom Laboratories LLC, dba FarmaKeio Superior Custom Compounding
FDA is warning patients and health care professionals not to use products intended to be sterile produced by North American Custom Laboratories LLC, FarmaKeio Superior […]
British Doctor Suspended for falsely claiming she was “promised” a laptop. WTF!
BY SAURABH JHA If forced to choose Britain’s two biggest contributions to civilizations, I’d pick the Magna Carta and the vaguely instructional “fuck off.” If […]
Exelixis to Presents Results of Cabometyx (cabozantinib) in P-II Trial for Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma at ASCO 2022
Shots: The results from a P-II investigator-sponsored trial evaluate cabozantinib + pembrolizumab in patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC The trial met its 1EPs of […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Pregnancy Misinformation – May 2022
Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy is common among women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, with about three in […]
Misinformation About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy is Widespread, Including Among Women Who are Pregnant or Planning to Get Pregnant
Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy remains widespread, with most people – including women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant […]
Thousands to potentially benefit from Roche treatment for sight loss
Faricimab is administered as an eye injection with an interval of up to 16 weeks
AstraZeneca kidney inflammation treatment trial reaches dosing stage
Initial group of patients have received Saphnelo in a phase 3 trial evaluating lupus nephritis
ManaMed’s ManaSport Ultrasound Therapy Class II Device Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Shots: The US FDA has approved ManaSport orthopedic recovery device, a new ultrasound therapy device that provides pain relief and treatment for soft-tissue injuries and […]
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Check out news from Memory Health, Equiva, KAID Health, Tegria, and Japa Health.
13th World Multispecifics Summit
The 13th Annual World Multispecific Summit will deliver a greater scope and penetration of innovative technical content than any other meeting. This year’s re-imagined agenda will cover unique target discovery, mechanistic […]
4th Extracellular Vesicle-Based Therapeutic Development Summit
Accelerating the Discovery, Translation & Large-Scale Manufacturing of Exosomes & EVs With 3 days of unrivaled content and two dedicated tracks, this year’s summit will be […]
AbbVie Published Results of Rinvoq (upadacitinib) & Skyrizi (risankizumab) in Multiple P-III Induction and Maintenance Studies for UC & CD in The Lancet
Shots: The P-III (U-ACHIEVE)/(U-ACCOMPLISH) and (U-ACHIEVE) evaluating the safety & efficacy of upadacitinib (45mg, qd as induction therapy) & 15/30mg, qd as maintenance therapy vs […]
Mirati heads for FDA verdict on KRAS drug with new data
Mirati Therapeutics will hear from the FDA on its KRAS inhibitor adagrasib later this year, hoping to compete with first-to-market rival Lumakras from Amgen. However, […]
Trivitron develops kit for detection of Monkeypox virus
“As a responsible MedTech product manufacturer, we feel that the current situation calls for immediate measures to stop the viral spread. India has always been […]
Trivitron develops kit for detection of Monkeypox virus
“As a responsible MedTech product manufacturer, we feel that the current situation calls for immediate measures to stop the viral spread. India has always been […]
Roche trumpets new glofitamab data in lymphoma at ASCO
Roche will present the new data at next week’s ASCO congress showing that its bispecific antibody glofitamab can achieve high and durable responses in patients […]
How UCSF is bringing families into care conversations
Transparency is key when it comes to connecting family members and caregivers – there has a been an increase in attention towards new communication tools […]
GMC to review case of GP suspended over laptop claim
The GMC has said it will review the case of a GP who was suspended for one month for ‘dishonesty’ after she said she had […]
GMC to review case of GP suspended over laptop claim
The GMC has said it will review the case of a GP who was suspended for one month for ‘dishonesty’ after she said she had […]
J&J, Legend get EU nod for myeloma CAR-T Carvykti
Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech will arrive at next week’s ASCO congress with a new EU approval for multiple myeloma CAR-T Carvykti. The European […]
Betting on ‘Golden Age’ of Colonoscopies, Private Equity Invests in Gastro Docs
Mariel needed a new gastroenterologist. Having just moved back to San Antonio, the 30-something searched for a doctor to manage her Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory […]
‘An Arm and a Leg’: Private Equity Is Everywhere in Health Care. Really.
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. Click here for a transcript of the episode. When a listener wrote to us about a pricey […]
Burned Out by Covid and 80-Hour Workweeks, Resident Physicians Unionize
In the early weeks of the pandemic, Dr. Lorenzo González, then a second-year resident of family medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, ran on fumes, working […]
Podcast: What do GP trainees think about their future careers?
Talking General Practice speaks to BMA GP trainee subcommittee chair Dr Euan Strachan-Orr about the results of a recent survey of GP trainees that looked […]
Podcast: What do GP trainees think about their future careers?
Talking General Practice speaks to BMA GP trainee subcommittee chair Dr Euan Strachan-Orr about the results of a recent survey of GP trainees that looked […]
BMS to Present Results of Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) in P-II (PILOT) Study for R/R Large B-cell Lymphoma at ASCO 2022
Shots: The P-II (PILOT) study evaluates Breyanzi in 61 adults with r/r LBCL after 1L therapy who are ineligible for HSCT The results showed a […]
Akili partners with gaming giant Roblox on ADHD therapy delivery
Digital health company Akili Interactive has agreed a deal that could see its gamified therapy for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) hosted on the creative gaming […]
Bavarian Nordic signs supply contract for smallpox vaccine as monkeypox cases rise
Bavarian Nordic A/S has signed a supply contract with an undisclosed country for the company’s smallpox vaccine, in response to the monkeypox outbreak. The vaccine […]
Next generation coaching
Capturing an audience is a critical task. Doing that in a wind tunnel of multi-channel white noise requires a special brand of cut-through. The standard […]
Can technology help diversify clinical trials?
This is the second in a two-part series examining how pharma can embrace the DEI agenda to create more effective medicines through more representative clinical […]
Pfizer’s Ervogastat + Clesacostat Receives the US FDA’s Fast Track Designation for the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Shots: The US FDA has granted FTD to Ervogastat (diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2 inhibitor) + Clesacostat (acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitor) for the treatment of NASH with liver […]
Pfizer’s Ervogastat + Clesacostat Receives the US FDA’s Fast Track Designation for the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Shots: The US FDA has granted FTD to Ervogastat (diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2 inhibitor) + Clesacostat (acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitor) for the treatment of NASH with liver […]
Taking the Pulse on eCME – What’s Next for Continued Medical Education
Matt Titus, VP & Chief Commercial Officer at epocrates Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed the massive digital disruption in healthcare that was spurred […]
Sun Pharma acquires Uractiv portfolio from Fiterman Pharma in Romania
Uractiv is the leading brand in its category in Romania, trusted by consumers for more than 10 years, Sun Pharma said in a statement.
Sun Pharma acquires Uractiv portfolio from Fiterman Pharma in Romania
Uractiv is the leading brand in its category in Romania, trusted by consumers for more than 10 years, Sun Pharma said in a statement.
Zydus Lifesciences Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Development Quality Assurance On 28th May’ 2022
Zydus Lifesciences Limited-Walk-In Interviews for Development Quality Assurance On 28th May’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Development Quality Assurance (API) @ Zydus Lifesciences Limited […]
Takeda and Seagen to Present Results of Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) for the Treatment of Advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma at ASCO 2022
Shots: The P-III (ECHELON-1) trial evaluates Adcetris + AVD vs ABVD in 1,334 patients with prior untreated stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma The […]
Russ Johannesson, CEO, Glooko
Russ Johannesson has been CEO of Glooko since 2018. In that time the diabetes data platform has expanded internationally, made a couple of acquisitions, and […]
Umedica Laboratories- Walk-In Drive for Tablet Manufacturing/ Tablet Packing/ QA/ Engineering/ Injection On 1st to 4th June 2022
Umedica Laboratories- Walk-In Drive for Tablet Manufacturing/ Tablet Packing/ QA/ Engineering/ Injection On 1st to 4th June 2022 Job Description Umedica Laboratories is a manufacturer […]
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 25 May 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 25 May 2022.
TCG Lifesciences- Walk-In Drive for M.Sc Chemistry in Synthetic Chemistry R&D On 29th May’ 2022
TCG Lifesciences- Walk-In Drive for M.Sc Chemistry in Synthetic Chemistry R&D On 29th May’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for M.Sc Chemistry in Synthetic Chemistry […]
Pulse Nutri Science- walk-In Interview for Production/ Warehouse/ QA On 28th May’ 2022
Pulse Nutri Science- walk-In Interview for Production/ Warehouse/ QA On 28th May’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interview for Production/ Warehouse/ QA @ Pulse Nutri Science […]
No Mask, No COVID-19 Pandemic, Right?
The end of the public transportation mask mandate, officially undone by federal Judge Kathryn Mizelle on April 18, may be recognized as the day the […]
Long COVID – a public health crisis taking out women at the height of their lives
The post Long COVID – a public health crisis taking out women at the height of their lives appeared first on Healthy Debate.
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 87, (Friday, May 27, 2022 )] [Notice] [Pages 32193-32195] TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 87, (Friday, May 27, 2022 )] [Notice] [Pages 32192-32193] TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Winter Preparedness
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
Healthcare — Formula shortage could last until July
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: K-pop superstars BTS […]
Texas lab fraud case expands to 24 defendants
Six Texas physicians were added to a lab testing kickback and false claims lawsuit that originally named 18 people, including four former healthcare executives, and […]
Healthcare Economist reaches 5,000 posts
This is my 5,000th post at Healthcare Economist. I started this blog in January 2006 and my first post had the very creative title of […]
SCAN Group Acquires The Residentialist Group to Further Build Its Home-Based Care ‘Thesis’
The SCAN Group announced on Thursday that it has acquired The Residentialist Group (TRG), an organization that provides chronic disease management, palliative care and home-based […]
‘Do your duty and a little more’ : Lessons in leadership from Dr. Kanchan Relwani
Kanchan Relwani, MD, leads with empathy, collaboration and openness at the forefront of her mind, making her a transformational leader in the biotechnology industry.
Home-Based Care Stakeholders Echo US Surgeon General’s Health Care Workforce Shortage Concerns
Home-based care stakeholders agree with the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy that burnout among the nation’s health care staff could lead to an even […]
Technology’s at root of revenue growth, improved health, Novant Health digital chief says
Technology should not be seen as a cost drain but something that truly adds value to a business, Angela Yochem, chief transformation and digital officer […]
A new robot is here to help seniors feel less lonely
The Office for the Aging is partnering with Intuition Robotics to bring seniors ElliQ, a friendly robot.
Most parents OK with AI in pediatric emergency care, small study finds
A survey of 1,620 parents found they were generally accepting of the use of artificial intelligence in emergency care for children with respiratory illnesses.
4 recent HIPAA enforcement actions
Four healthcare providers were recently found to be in violation of HIPAA, according to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
Hoag launches mobile app, premium subscription service
A California health system has launched a mobile app and premium subscription service — complete with health coaching and personalized care coordination — to accompany […]
University of Kansas hospital names CEO
Scott Campbell was appointed CEO of the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka.
Montefiore Health System posts $57M net loss for Q1
New York City-based Montefiore Health System posted a net loss of $57.66 million for the three months ended March 31, an improvement from the same […]
CVS Health launches a new virtual primary care service
CVS Health launched a new virtual primary care service that will offer integrated care services through one platform, it announced May 26.
Sharp HealthCare launches $2B construction project
San Diego, Calif.-based Sharp HealthCare kicked off its $2 billion capital improvement plan with its May 26 groundbreaking for Sharp Memorial Hospital’s Cushman Emergency and […]
Crozer Health, Pennsylvania county reach settlement over behavioral health closures
Delaware County of Pennsylvania and Springfield, Pa.-based Crozer Health have reached a settlement to keep behavioral health services running through at least Aug. 31, the […]
Community health centers face trouble after public health emergency ends
A combination of lost Medicaid reimbursements, expiring policy flexibilities and a funding cliff worry community health center leaders.
HHS establishes federal health research agency, names deputy director
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has formally established the Advanced Research Project Agency for Health within the National Institutes of Health and appointed Adam Russell, PhD, […]
CVS Health launches virtual primary care platform
Starting in 2023, Aetna and CVS Caremark members will be able to access remote care teams, virtual care services and their own interoperable electronic health […]
New York children’s hospital wants to build $6.6M high-risk maternity unit
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Oishei Children’s Hospital submitted a certificate of need to the state’s department of health to open a high-risk maternity unit as it experiences […]
MedCity Pivot podcast: Premier CEO believes more provider consolidation is necessary to achieve parity with payers
Mike Alkire talked about the importance of health systems achieving scale such that they are in a better position vis-a-vis payers who are typically much […]
Rollback of pandemic protections to test Medicaid managed care organizations
At question is whether insurers will be able to shift Medicaid members who lose coverage to subsidized marketplace plans.
FDA Approves Sanofi’s and Regneron’s Dupixent to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dupixent (dupilumab), developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in partnership with Sanofi, has received FDA approval for a new indication—treating eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory disease.
Lonza, IBF Collaborate to Support Development and Manufacturing of Biologics and Small Molecules
Lonza and Israel Biotech Fund form a two-year agreement to support accelerated development and manufacture of biologics and small molecules.
AGC Biologics Adds Viral Vector Suspension Technology at New US Campus
AGC Biologics is investing in viral vector suspension technology at its new Longmont, Colo., facility.
McLaren hospital to end labor, delivery services
Citing a 20 percent decrease in births this year and other factors, McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio, said it will discontinue labor and […]
10 recent hospital, health system executive resignations
Dozens of hospital and health system executives have stepped down from their positions in 2022.
Senate finance leaders propose bill to expand telehealth for mental healthcare
The lawmakers want to preserve telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on Medicare, Medicaid and schools.
8 systems seeking chief quality officers
Below are eight hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking chief quality officers.
LeanTaas CEO: EHRs are not built to handle capacity optimization
One of the biggest sources of patient dissatisfaction is waiting. LeanTaaS founder and CEO Mohan Giridharadas says hospitals are much better off using SaaS products […]
CVS Health Launches New Virtual Primary Care Platform
What You Should Know: – CVS Health launches of its new Virtual Primary Care solution on a single digital platform for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. – The new […]
Geisinger & Tempus Create AI Model to Identify Structural Heart Disease
What You Should Know: – Tempus, an $8B precision medicine company, announced a collaborative study with Geisinger focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately identify patients at increased […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A(nother) Very Sad Week
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or wherever you […]
Formula shortage won’t end until July, FDA chief says
The nation’s infant formula shortage likely won’t be fully resolved until late July, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told senators Thursday. […]
THCB Gang Episode 93, Thursday May 26 1pm PT, 4pm ET
Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday May 26 are medical historian Mike Magee (@drmikemagee); Suntra Modern Recovery CEO JL Neptune (@JeanLucNeptune); and be fierce patient […]
Leapfrog to CMS: Don’t suppress data on preventable hospital deaths
The Leapfrog Group is urging CMS to scrap a proposal that would end public reporting of data on serious medical and surgical complications that occur […]
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Taps Tegria for National Digital Transformation
What You Should Know: – Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) has enlisted the support of global healthcare technology specialist, Tegria, and digital health consultancy, […]
Robust Health IT Deals Market Needs to Address Efficiency, Outcomes
Healthcare IT has drawn a great deal of investment for more than a decade as hospitals embraced electronic health records, with the help of incentives. […]
A synthetic antibiotic may help turn the tide against drug-resistant pathogens
A synthesized antibiotic derived from computer models of bacterial gene products appears to neutralize even drug-resistant bacteria. The compound, named cilagicin, works well in mice […]
It’s time to integrate liquid biopsy into colorectal cancer treatment decision-making
Since it measures the total amount of circulating DNA (ctDNA) in a patient’s bloodstream using a simple blood draw, ctDNA liquid biopsy tests offers oncologists […]
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center taps new chief scientific officer
The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center named Xiao-Jing Wang, MD, PhD, its new chief scientific officer, the center said in a May 26 email to […]
University Hospitals cancer center names new hematology chief, immunotherapy center director
Cleveland-based University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center appointed Koen van Besien, MD, PhD, to lead its division of hematology and as director of the Wesley Center […]
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QA/ Production On 29th May’ 2022
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QA/ Production On 29th May’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for QC/ QA/ Production Departments at Haridwar […]
Why Care Collaborations Could Shake Up the Home Health Food Chain
In the animal kingdom, there’s strength in numbers, especially among creatures that find themselves toward the bottom of the food chain. This concept is also […]
Brigham and Women’s nurses approve deal after 9 months of talks
Nurses have approved a new contract with Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Ipca Laboratories Ltd- Walk-In Interview for Production/ Packing/ QA/ QC On 28th May’ 2022
Ipca Laboratories Ltd- Walk-In Interview for Production/ Packing/ QA/ QC On 28th May’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interview for Production/ Packing/ QA/ QC Departments @ […]
Millions of people counting on Congress to protect telehealth access
Patients in communities across the nation who have come to rely on telehealth have been left waiting and wondering if they will be able to […]
Torrent Pharma acquires 4 brands from Dr.Reddy’s
Styptovit-E, is a gynaecology product with an estimated market size of Rs. 500 crores as per AIOCD data, is expected to strengthen Torrent’s presence in […]
Torrent Pharma acquires 4 brands from Dr.Reddy’s
Styptovit-E, is a gynaecology product with an estimated market size of Rs. 500 crores as per AIOCD data, is expected to strengthen Torrent’s presence in […]
Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past
The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the U.S. is a member of the omicron family but scientists say it spreads faster than its […]
CDC: Nine monkeypox cases confirmed across seven states
Nine monkeypox cases across seven states in the U.S. have been confirmed as of this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
2 new findings on treating long COVID-19 symptoms
Vaccination protection from long COVID-19 and the use of a popular heart failure drug to treat symptoms have been the focus of two recent publications.
Takeaways from 5 recent health AI studies
Artificial intelligence holds lots of promise for the world of healthcare, from offering predictions of post-care implications to aiding in diagnosis of disorders.
A quick call can lower emergency department readmission, according to study
A follow-up call and chat with a medical professional after discharge from the emergency department may help reduce return visits, according to a May 20 […]
Duke’s strategy to unleash the most underutilized care team member with digital tech
Digital technologies, artificial intelligence and automation applied in healthcare the same as it is in other industries could be revolutionary.
New Jersey health system notifies patients of data breach
Camden, N.J.-based Cooper University Health Care notified patients about a data breach that may have compromised the protected health information of some patients.
Lubrizol Launches Apisolex Technology
Lubrizol has launched Apisolex technology to improve solubility and simplify the manufacturing of parenteral drug products.
OSU Wexner’s marketing chief on creating a humanized hospital brand
Skip Hidlay, chief communications and marketing officer at Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, created a collaborative culture and expanded its strong partnerships with […]
Eugia Pharma (Aurobindo Pharma) -Walk-In Interviews for Production Department On 28th May’ 2022
Eugia Pharma (Aurobindo Pharma) -Walk-In Interviews for Production Department On 28th May’ 2022 Job Description Eugia Pharma Specialities Limited is Subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, […]
Georgia hospital accused of disability discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit accusing Atlanta-based Grady Memorial Hospital of failing to accommodate the disability of an employee and then firing […]
FDA clarifies rules around drug importation from Canada
The FDA released a compliance guide May 25 featuring 12 questions and answers to provide small entities with a better understanding of the Importation of […]
Haniel Concepts, Inc. DBA Free State Oils, LLC – 623510 – 05/26/2022
Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded/Cannabidiol (CBD) Products
New Flagship Pioneering startup expands the protein universe to fuel drug discovery
ProFound Therapeutics emerged from stealth with technology that it claims has discovered tens of thousands of previously undiscovered proteins—many of them promising new drug targets. […]
Study tracking T-cell activation over time boosts search for immune disease treatments
Researchers have identified links between 127 genes and immune diseases, providing newfound insights into the sequence and timing of gene activity during the activation of […]
3D in a snap: Next generation system for imaging organoids
A team of researchers has built a better system to quickly produce high-resolution 3D images in real time, providing a quantitative analysis of organoids.
Digital health startup lands $20M funding
A digital health startup that provides teletherapy to students raised $20 million in series A funding May 25.
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million
Children who were prescribed antibiotics inappropriately were more likely to develop complications such as diarrhea and skin rashes than children who were treated according to […]
Harnessing the immune system to treat traumatic brain injury in mice
Researchers have designed a targeted therapeutic treatment that restricts brain inflammation. The effectiveness of this approach in improving outcomes was demonstrated following brain injury, stroke […]
Piramal Pharma Solutions-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Process Engineering/ TSD On 29th May’ 2022
Piramal Pharma Solutions-Walk-In Interviews for QC/ Process Engineering/ TSD On 29th May’ 2022 Job Description Company Profile: Piramal Pharma Solutions is the Contract Development and […]
#HealthTechDeals Episode 31| Homethrive, Greater Good, Parallel Learning, Cayaba Care, Miga Health
You know what Jess just realized? We haven’t heard my opinion on Cerebral! Scandal! Firings! Intrigue! Legal Issues! Risk! Skyrocketing! Dying! Cerebral offers quite some […]
Oklahoma enacts nation’s strictest abortion ban
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law May 25 that prohibits most abortions starting at fertilization, making it the most restrictive abortion ban […]
Title 42 and its Impact on Migrant Families
This brief provides an explanation of Title 42 and its application in border regions, the impact of Title 42 on border expulsions and the health […]
Leveraging KOL insights to succeed in a data-driven world
For years, key opinion leaders (KOLs) have held a position of authority and respect amongst those working across the life science industry, be it a […]
Ex-healthcare CEO pleads guilty in fraud scheme
The former CEO of a Melbourne, Fla.-based healthcare network charged in a “pump-and-dump” scheme pleaded guilty May 24 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud, according […]
EMA issues guidance for global development of antimicrobial medicines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published its final revised guideline on the evaluation of human medicines for the treatment of bacterial infections. The guidance forms […]
Care New England could have merger plans by early summer, CEO says
Providence, R.I.-based Care New England could have plans for a merger by next month, its outgoing CEO told WPRI on May 25.
States where physicians are paid the most and the least, by provider type
Primary care physicians earn the most in Mississippi, with about $102,000 more in total median compensation than their counterparts in Arizona, who earn the least, […]
OSU Wexner has finalists for CEO, CFO
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is closer to naming a new CEO and CFO, according to Columbus Business First.
216 unusual hepatitis cases under review in US
The CDC is investigating 216 reports of unusual hepatitis cases among children in the U.S. as of May 25.
226 monkeypox cases reported in 21 countries: 6 updates
Officials in 21 countries have confirmed 226 cases of monkeypox, according to a May 25 report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
PhRMA presents research at ISPOR 2022
Last week at the ISPOR annual international meeting, PhRMA partnered with multiple organizations committed to advancing value assessment research and methods. We worked with a […]
Physician compensation grew most for these 5 specialties
Compensation for most physician specialties reached or exceeded pre-pandemic levels last year, according to new data from the Medical Group Management Association.
Novant responds to employees’ concerns over travel nursing policies
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is clarifying its efforts to reduce dependence on travel nurses after employees expressed concerns about staffing and patient care.
7 health systems outsourcing RCM
Seven health systems have decided to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions since Jan. 1.
