Month: June 2022

Workers at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, Ore., who are members of SEIU Local 49, voted to approve a new union contract with pay […]

The Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Siemens Healthineers have partnered to bring imaging and treatment technologies from Siemens to Ohio State patient […]

The Government Accountability Office and the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office say seniors enrolled in the program are suffering and taxpayers are getting […]

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, broke ground June 28 on a campus that includes a $70 million hospital and […]

The U.S. will deploy 296,000 doses of Jynneos monkeypox vaccine — the preferred vaccine — over the coming weeks and is expanding eligibility for vaccination. 

Many states with strong legal protections for abortion — such as California and Illinois — are preparing for a surge in patients whose home states have […]

Lester J. Owens was tapped as board chair for West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health on June 28, effective immediately, according to a press release sent […]

UW Medicine notified patients that a laptop containing patient protected health information was stolen from its Seattle, Wash.-based UWMC-Northwest Neurology Clinic in April. 

HHS has laid out its plans and assurances for how the agency will support both patients and providers seeking and providing abortions in states in […]

The effort will give participants no-cost access to genetic data intended to help them and their medical providers assess their risk for serious health conditions […]

Irving, Texas-based Medical City Las Colinas appointed Joseph Berumen, RN, its new chief nursing officer June 28. 

Below are 12 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

How the chief commercial officer and president of innovative medicines international plans to fuel growth and productivity at the company.

Sturgis (Mich.) Hospital is planning to close by the end of July if it is unable to quickly secure new funding or find a buyer, […]

Entrepreneur Charles Huang, PhD, the founder of the Charles Huang Foundation, announced June 27 a $7.5 million donation to Arcadia-based Methodist Hospital of Southern California.

The action plan will span over five years and will fulfill a requirement of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for the ALS Act.

The American Hospital Association wants HHS to act quickly to ensure that affected hospitals receive withheld 340B program funds. 

Jim Nowaczyk was named the new CFO at Napoleon, Ohio-based Henry County Hospital, The Crescent-News reported on June 28

The two Penn Medicine researchers whose work brought the mRNA vaccines into COVID-19 fruition want to see the pharma world embrace early science.

Shots: The first patient has been enrolled in the P-III (OPTIMIZE) trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of OCS-01 (qd) in 240 patients with inflammation […]

This guidance is the third in a series of four methodological patient-focused drug development guidances that describe how stakeholders can collect and submit patient experience […]

Scientists report that apratoxin S4, an anticancer drug candidate that targets a human protein, can interfere with the replication of many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and […]

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania offers the best return on investment for graduates who complete their master’s degree, according to a new […]

Scientists will trial a programme of exercise conditioning and psychological therapy for people diagnosed with the condition

Shots: Under the terms of collaboration, Iktos will use its de novo ligand & structure-based generative modeling technologies & software Makya, planning tool Spaya to […]

AVA6000 is a novel form of doxorubicin that has been modified using Avacta’s delivery platform to improve safety

Shots: The US FDA has approved LungFit PH to treat hypoxic respiratory failure in term and near-term neonates. The device uses the company’s patented Ionizer […]

Shots: The US FDA has approved LungFit PH to treat hypoxic respiratory failure in term and near-term neonates. The device uses the company’s patented Ionizer […]

Shots: The P-III (RELEASE MSS1) trial evaluated nabiximols oromucosal spray in a ratio (1:1) in 68 adult patients with MS spasticity for 3wk. The trial […]

Shots: Sutro to receive a $90M up front to develop iADCs for 3 biological targets & will be eligible to receive ~$422.5M per candidate in […]

Shots: Sutro to receive a $90M up front to develop iADCs for 3 biological targets & will be eligible to receive ~$422.5M per candidate in […]

Shots: NewAmsterdam to receive a total deal value of ~$1.05B incl. $120.90M up front, $28.91M in R&D funding & will be eligible to receive ~$907.33M […]

[Federal Register Volume 87, (Wednesday, June 29, 2022 )] [Final Rule] [Pages 38657] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction – CFR Correction

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[Federal Register Volume 87, (Wednesday, June 29, 2022 )] [Notice] [Pages 38784-38785] TUV SUD America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

In one sense, this is how it was always supposed to go: When viruses evolve, vaccines should follow, and sometimes try to leap ahead. The […]

Global health officials have identified at least 920 probable cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin among children in 33 countries, the World Health Organization […]

Officials at all U.S. hospitals should be looking deep into their unique positions, paying attention to their financial situations, mix of patients and distinct geographies […]

Officials at all U.S. hospitals should be looking deep into their unique positions, paying attention to their financial situations, mix of patients and distinct geographies […]

Despite a wavering market for tech companies and investors, funders continue to pour money into promising digital health firms.

Despite a wavering market for tech companies and investors, funders continue to pour money into promising digital health firms.

In a 19-2 vote, FDA advisers recommended vaccine-makers to focus on updated, omicron-containing vaccines after a daylong meeting June 28. 

Here are 23 medical supply recalls Becker’s Hospital Review has reported on this year: 

Many provider groups protested the 6-3 decision, with the American Medical Association saying it was “deeply disturbed” by the court overturning Roe v. Wade, which was precedent for […]

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 collectively account for 52 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases, according to the CDC’s latest variant proportion estimates for the week […]

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Michael Irvin was promoted to CEO of HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.

Michael Irvin was promoted to CEO of HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.

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A simple message encouraging vaccination from primary care physicians can improve vaccination rates among Black and Latino communities, according to a June 17 study in […]

We have an ongoing need for qualified individuals with backgrounds in health-related sciences, health policy, and information technology.

There are two regulatory pathways to bring a nonprescription drug to market in the U.S. — the drug application process and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Review […]

“We don’t want the world to lose confidence in vaccines that are currently available,” said Dr. Kanta Subbarao, a virologist who chairs that WHO committee.

Cue Health, a tech firm that specializes in at-home diagnostics, has let 170 staffers go as it adjusts to the changing economy and cutbacks in […]

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has tapped Lewis Rubinson, MD, PhD, to serve as senior vice president, chief medical officer and chief quality officer, the […]

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has tapped Lewis Rubinson, MD, PhD, to serve as senior vice president, chief medical officer and chief quality officer, the […]

Below are seven hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking post-acute care talent.

“There is no magic bullet,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said at a news conference.

Now that children as young as 6 months old are able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, hospitals and health systems are gearing up to address […]

Now a new review study has found acetaminophen is safe in older adults, but non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen) may be more effective for spine-related pain. Non-steroidal […]

Cancer patients who use Facebook have been inundated with advertisements promoting dubious or even dangerous treatments for the disease, MIT Technology Review reported June 27.

Hundreds of nurses at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn., have signed a decertification petition seeking a vote on the removal of the Minnesota […]

Physicians warn that the Supreme Court ruling will have a dire impact on training, ultimately affecting patient care.

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Researchers have found that blocking certain acetylcholine receptors in the lateral habenula (LHb), an area of the brain that balances reward and aversion, made it […]

While other mRNA vaccines require to be stored at sub-zero temperatures, Gennova’s mRNA vaccine can be stored at 2-8 degrees, an official source told PTI. […]

Remote work, virtual care technology and the proliferation of mobile devices for clinician workflows and Internet of Medical Things devices for patient care are increasing […]

Consumers used to want a health system that was convenient, but now other facets such as patient data access, range of specialists, hospital resources and […]

Seven cardiologists who have recently stepped into new roles: 

Medical scribes and EHR templates come out on top when compared to other EHR interface technologies and solutions, according to a June 25 paper published […]

Hospitals and health systems were hindered by skyrocketing expenses and depressed margins in May despite improved revenue and patient volume, according to a June 28 […]

Hospitals and health systems were hindered by skyrocketing expenses and depressed margins in May despite improved revenue and patient volume, according to a June 28 […]

The metabolism/obesity area has had a lot of interesting findings show up over the years, many of which initially appeared promising for human therapy. Leptin, […]

Expect more contract disputes as labor and supply costs rise for providers, and payers look to curb premiums.

Ekta Vyas, PhD, was named chief human resources officer of Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC.

Several hospital construction projects recently have been completed, announced or advanced. Becker’s Hospital Review has reported on these seven since June 16. 

Several hospital construction projects recently have been completed, announced or advanced. Becker’s Hospital Review has reported on these seven since June 16. 

Staffing and cybersecurity are among the biggest challenges hospital CIOs face in 2022, 12 health system executives told Becker’s.

Researchers may have found a new approach to treat cancer by using a plasma treatment to induce apoptosis, without any obvious side effect to normal […]

Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health noticed a trend in the healthcare IT space — many IT organizations were siloed, leaving little room for cross-collaboration. For […]

Anthony Torres, MD, was selected as the next president and CEO of Dignity Health’s Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Ariz.

The autopsy of the first patient to successfully receive a pig heart did not show evidence of rejection of the transplant, Baltimore-based University of Maryland […]

Within 24 hours of opening vaccination sites in New York City and Washington, D.C., appointments filled up and physicians ran out of monkeypox vaccines, The […]

Improving the patient experience is a top strategic priority for Renton, Wash.-based Providence, even as finances tighten and health systems in general are struggling to […]

On June 24, the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, setting the stage for a patchwork of different abortion laws across U.S. states. Now, with abortion bans […]

Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the court that prosecutors must prove that doctors knew they were illegally prescribing powerful pain drugs in violation of the […]

Cleveland Clinic led a $33 million funding round for medical technology company Centerline Biomedical. 

Taya Glotzer, MD, the director of Cardiac Research at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center, was named the American Heart Association’s 2022 Researcher of the Year […]

New data reveals that more relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) patients continuously treated with Kesimpta® (ofatumumab) had no evidence of disease activity (NEDA) versus switching from […]

Hartford HealthCare has partnered with an MIT professor to create a cloud-based software company servicing healthcare. 

The New Hampshire Board of Nursing has reinstated the license of Amy Matthews, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer at Keene, N.H.-based Cheshire Medical Center, after […]

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center appointed Selwyn Vickers, MD, its new president and CEO June 27. 

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center appointed Selwyn Vickers, MD, its new president and CEO June 27. 

Here are 19 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global […]

Utah will see the greatest increase in COVID-19 case rates by July 4, while Delaware will see the greatest decrease in cases, according to forecasts […]

Retail pharmacies are imposing purchase limits and increasing prices for the emergency contraceptive Plan B after people flocked to stores hours after the Supreme Court’s […]

The former leader of a rural hospital chain has been convicted for his role in an elaborate pass-through billing scheme, the Justice Department announced June […]

The former leader of a rural hospital chain has been convicted for his role in an elaborate pass-through billing scheme, the Justice Department announced June […]

In a unanimous 6-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of two physicians who were convicted of obstructing the Controlled Substance Act after […]

The Lown Institute index, which measures hospitals with metrics such as value and health equity, found that the best performers were often located in smaller […]

Talking to patients about the social determinants of their health is just as, if not more, important as prescribing medication to treat an ailment, according […]

A group of U.S. senators announced on June 27, 2022, that they would block the appointment of a commission that would review the closing of […]

Denyse Bales-Chubb was named president and CEO of AdventHealth Palm Coast (Fla.).

A hospital in California earned the top spot on the Lown Institute’s 2022 list of socially responsible hospitals.

A hospital in California earned the top spot on the Lown Institute’s 2022 list of socially responsible hospitals.

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Not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems continue to face significant operating challenges as they attempt to keep revenues on pace with escalating operating expenses fueled by […]

Shots: The EC has approved Yescarta for the treatment of adult patients with r/r FL after ≥3 lines of systemic therapy incl. the combination of […]

Shots: The EC has approved Yescarta for the treatment of adult patients with r/r FL after ≥3 lines of systemic therapy incl. the combination of […]

Urinary tract infections are both very common and potentially very dangerous. Around 80 per cent of UTIs are caused by uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), which […]

The mobile clinics will support communities with limited or no access to vaccines and other health services

Historically, insurer compliance with this provision of the law has been shoddy, but the stakes for women’s health are significantly higher given the Supreme Court’s decision […]

With the door now opened for medical data to be weaponized, HIPAA protections are insufficient for current times.

A new report from IQVIA reveals the current challenges — and promise — in cancer drug R&D.

The hormonal and genetic test developed by Adyn is designed to predict and prevent adverse birth control side effects.

Executive Summary – Consolidated Annual Activity Report 2021 0 osha_admin Tue, 28/06/2022 – 11:49 28/06/2022 Annual reports and other corporate publications Number of pages 9 […]

Executive Summary – Annual Activity Report 2021 0 osha_admin Tue, 28/06/2022 – 11:49 28/06/2022 Annual reports and other corporate publications Number of pages 9 Corporate […]

New data will be released at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress

Shots: The EMA’s CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of Lynparza for gBRCAm, HER2- high-risk early breast cancer The opinion was based […]

Consolidated Annual Activity Report 2021 0 osha_admin Tue, 28/06/2022 – 11:18 28/06/2022 Annual reports and other corporate publications Number of pages 197 Corporate Corporate strategies […]

Annual Activity Report 2021 0 osha_admin Tue, 28/06/2022 – 11:18 28/06/2022 Annual reports and other corporate publications Number of pages 197 Corporate Corporate strategies and […]

According to recent market research, the global market for biopharmaceutical bioseparation systems, estimated to value $13 billion in 2022, is projected to grow to $19.6 […]

Shots: The P-III (ASCLEPIOS I/II) trials and the (ALITHIOS) OLE trial evaluating Kesimpta in patients with RMS The results showed that 78.8% of patients treated […]

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Shots: The P-III (ERADICATE) study evaluating ceftobiprole (IV) vs daptomycin with/out aztreonam in 390 adult patients with SAB at 50+ study centers in Eastern & […]

Shots: The US FDA has placed a clinical hold on the P-I/II (FORTIS) trial evaluating AT845 in adults with late-onset Pompe Disease. The company focuses […]

Shots: The US FDA has placed a clinical hold on the P-I/II (FORTIS) trial evaluating AT845 in adults with late-onset Pompe Disease. The company focuses […]

Shots: Scohia to receive an up front & additional fees of ~$67M upon achievement of regulatory, development, & sales milestones along with royalties Kuria will […]

“The over-the-counter market has long been an important segment of Glenmark’s portfolio around the world. Our acquisition of these ANDAs represents the continued expansion of […]

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This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening […]

[Federal Register Volume 87, (Tuesday, June 28, 2022 )] [Proposed Rule] [Pages 38343-38362] Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM)–Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal

The revenue-cycle management company updated its 2022 revenue guidance to $1.85 billion to $1.870 billion, up from its initial projection of $1.66 billion to $1.7 […]

A major clinical trial has found that by interrupting the treatment of vulnerable people on long-term immune suppressing medicines for two weeks after a COVID-19 […]

Dan Liljenquist combines his passions for public policy and healthcare as chief strategy officer of Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare. 

Nomad Health, a digital healthcare staffing company, raised $105 million June 27 as it expands to other specialties to address the medical workforce shortage.

Kathy Tussey, MSN, RN, was named COO of Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Ky.