Month: July 2022

Pharmaceutical company Bausch Health said it will impose restrictions on 340B drug pricing discount programs for  safety-net providers, according to 340B Health’s website.

Opioids are the gold standard for treatment of chronic and acute pain; however, their use may result in significant gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea, vomiting, […]

Cybersecurity is a top priority for hospitals and health systems across the country, and information security professionals are highly sought after by healthcare organizations.

Contract research organization ClinChoice completed a $150 million series E financing round July 4 led by Legend Capital.

Despite millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief given to hospitals nationwide, many rural Washington hospitals are struggling to stay afloat, according to a July 6 […]

Rome (N.Y.) Health selected Ashley Edwards, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, The Central New York Business Journal reported July 6.

The use of sabizabulin, a cancer drug, reduced the risk of death by 55 percent in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, a small study published July […]

Epic Systems alleged that Tata Consultancy Services improperly used proprietary information to boost its own business.

The U.S. Justice Department and HHS brought in more than $5 billion in healthcare fraud settlements in fiscal year 2021, according to a report jointly […]

Rising insulin prices, which swelled more than 200 percent between 2008 and 2017, caused about 1.2 million people to pay more than 40 percent of […]

Here are six drug and device recalls that have been reported to the FDA since mid-June:

According to market research firm AIOCD, at least 50 Indian drug makers are jumping into the fray with around 100 generic versions of the popular […]

Eight officials make up the executive leadership team for Conifer Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare that offers revenue cycle management services and […]

Medical manufacturers warn the rising cost of raw materials such as plastic can hinder hospital supply, Bloomberg reported July 5. 

When Michelle Stokes noticed a necrotic wound on her cat, Jellyfish, last July, she and her husband had to call about 50 vets before finding […]

HHS will distribute $155 million for primary care or dental teaching health centers.

Last month, as part of efforts to advance legislation reauthorizing the critical U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee agreements, the Senate HELP Committee […]

The ransomware attack hit systems holding patient data from facilities at DispatchHealth, Banner Health, Renown Health and others.

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas have created a rapid COVID-19 test that can detect which variant a person has in just a […]

By 2030, adults in the U.S. born from 1946 to 1964 will be 65 years old or older. Consistently, older adults have also shared that […]

The pledge comes amid escalating pressure on Google and other Big Tech companies to do more to shield the troves of sensitive personal information.

Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital Health Network is joining the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative, WXVU reported July 5.

Teladoc has expanded the offerings for Primary360, its virtual primary care platform, to give members improved access to care. 

Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center entered a strategic alliance July 6 with Turnstone Biologics, a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies to treat and cure solid tumors.

AVIA has released a report on the top 50 remote patient monitoring companies based off of AVIA data and the number of clients each remote […]

Sequoia Capital China has raised $9 billion for four new funds that will support healthcare, technology and consumer start-ups. 

Back to news 12/07/2022 Four good practice award winners raise awareness of MSDs prevention The 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards recognised outstanding and innovative […]

Source: AKH Wien Back to news 12/07/2022 Four good practice award winners raise awareness of MSDs prevention The 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards recognised […]

West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown has selected Melanie Heuston, DNP, RN, as its inaugural chief nursing executive, effective Aug. 22. 

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has offered up to $1.265 billion to acquire TeneoTwo and the biotech company’s lymphoma research currently in a phase 1 trial. 

The American Pharmacy Cooperative penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department June 30, urging the agencies to stop Prime Therapeutics’ proposal […]

Providence, R.I.-based Care New England’s leaders say they have crafted a plan to allow the health system to remain independent rather than merge with a […]

New studies suggest that too much liquid seeps through some disposable gowns, creating a risk of infection.

Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox by using the CDC’s orthopoxvirus test and is the first national laboratory to offer this PCR test.

Boston-based Tufts Medicine has partnered with Amazon Web Services on a cloud-based health ecosystem to provide a more connected care experience for patients.  

Flint, Mich.-based McLaren Proton Therapy Center is set to become the first in the world to offer patients proton therapy with Leo Cancer Care’s upright […]

Smartwatches that track blood pressure and heart rate. Wearable fitness devices that measure physical activity. Portable meters that monitor blood glucose levels and cardiac health.

Cigna and UnitedHealthcare are using AI and data analytics to identify people with chronic conditions and encourage them to access support, but patients aren’t responding […]

Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California announced that Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia, is now part of Keck Medicine and will […]

Sturgis (Mich.) Hospital received approval July 6 for $11 million in funds as part of the $77 billion 2022-23 state budget package, Bridge Michigan reported.

For decades, the SLUCare Physician Group has provided medical services at a number of SSM Health hospitals. The system now has a range of services […]

Telehealth use overall rose nationally and in every region following two months of decline, according to Fair Health’s monthly tracker.

​​​​Below are seven hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking chief quality officers.

St. Louis, Mo.-based SSM Health has partnered with SLUCare Physician Group, St. Louis University’s academic medical practice. 

Money, formerly Money Magazine, and Leapfrog Group collaborated for their first shared ranking of “best hospitals” to help consumers make decisions about which healthcare institutions […]

Graphite Health, a digital marketplace designed to allow health systems to adopt tools easily and efficiently, named Jennifer Brown as chief administrative officer and general […]

Healthcare.gov insurers denied about 18 percent of in-network claims in 2020, according to a July 5 Kaiser Family Foundation report.

Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica is laying off an unspecified number of nonclinical employees, the Toledo Blade reported July 5. 

Patricia Carroll, MSN, has been appointed president and chief hospital executive of Old Bridge (N.J) Medical Center and Perth Amboy, N.J.-based Raritan Bay Medical Center, […]

On June 28, PhRMA Chief Operating Officer Lori Reilly joined Executive Director of CARB-X, Kevin Outterson, Esq., and Interim Secretariat Lead of the Global Antimicrobial […]

The Health Affairs research showed that inaccurate provider directories may create a barrier to treatment for a population that needs it most.

Ratings agency Moody’s lays out the risk exposure for industry leaders.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling one batch of Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine-yfgn) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL prefilled pens which […]

“The company is confident to drive growth and increase the market share of its brands through innovation, leveraging distribution channels and expanding the brand portfolio,” […]

Vidalia, Ga.-based Memorial Health Meadows Hospital announced Jared Kirby as the new chief financial officer. Mr. Kirby joined Meadows Hospital in May 2022 as interim […]

Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at SII, had written to the Health Ministry on February 4 seeking approval to manufacture and stockpile […]

Shots: The Board of Directors has decided to cease the P-IIb (PARADIGME) trial, following a thorough examination and independent data evaluation of (PARADIGME) trial and […]

Clinical trial evidence suggests that Tremfya is effective when compared with a placebo

Deal involves the manufacturing of mRNA-based vaccines, therapeutics and gene therapies

Shots: The US FDA has accepted the BLA under the accelerated approval for lecanemab to treat MCI due to AD & mild AD with confirmed […]

Shots: Urovant to receive ~$75M in up front, regulatory & sales milestones along with royalties. Both companies will share responsibility for vibegron clinical trials in […]

Sources in the I-T department said that the simultaneous raids were conducted in 40 locations by 200 officers across the country, including New Delhi, Sikkim, […]

Shots: The BLA was based on the P-I/II (GO29781) trial evaluating mosunetuzumab. The US FDA decision for approval of the novel cancer immunotherapy is expected […]

Shots: Skyhawk to receive $54M up front & is also eligible to receive ~$2B in milestones along with royalties on future sales Sanofi gets an […]

Steve Barclay has been named health and social care secretary following the resignation of Sajid Javid, who said he could ‘no longer in good conscience’ […]

Steve Barclay has been named health and social care secretary following the resignation of Sajid Javid, who said he could ‘no longer in good conscience’ […]

Shots: AstraZeneca to acquire all outstanding equity of TeneoTwo in exchange for $100M up front. TeneoTwo’s equity holders to receive ~$805M in R&D-related milestones, and […]

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 1 June 2022.

Understand the role proper wiping technique plays in relaiable and consistent contamination control. Review the right way to quarterfold a wipe as well as the […]

Integrating digital technologies into lab environments can ease workflow and enhance data capture for researchers.

Biosimilar data analysis must demonstrate a correlation between structure and function.

To ensure patient safety, drug products must be tested for elemental impurities that pose risk.

Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health has made a number of leadership changes to its executive team and has appointed leaders to new positions at hospitals […]

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health named Gerardo Flores, DNP, RN, as its new chief nursing executive. Dr. Flores has been the deputy chief nursing executive for […]

The omicron subvariant BA.5 is quickly gaining prevalence in the U.S. and now accounts for nearly 54 percent of all cases, according to the CDC’s […]

Nurse wages may have increased throughout the pandemic, but the perception that these wages were fair have decreased, according to a recent study from Payscale. 

After the FDA reported dozens of pharmaceutical issues involved with Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices updated […]

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 […]

From medication-delivering drones to health data partnerships, health systems have been busy in the latter part of June inking deals with tech companies.

Customer engagement now starts online. Around 80% of patients Google a recommended or newly-prescribed medication. And doctors routinely use search engines too – to stay […]

Researchers have created an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine that is shelf stable at room temperature for up to three months, targets the lungs specifically and effectively, […]

From the conviction of a former healthcare management company leader in a $1.4 billion billing scheme, to a  Kentucky physician agreeing to pay more than […]

In 2021, COVID-19 was the leading cause of death for 45- to 54-year-olds, with 16.8 percent of deaths being attributed to the disease, a study […]

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has partnered with home health agency Visiting Nurse Association to create a new home-based healthcare program for patients. 

“We are very keen to acquire regional (radiology testing) chains who already have a footprint, so that we can bring our quality, aggression and latest […]

Office of Study Integrity and Surveillance (OSIS) Workshop 2022: CDERInspections of Good Laboratory Practice, Animal Rule, and Bioavailability/Bioequivalence Study Sites

AstraZeneca and Amgen are emphasizing diversity and authenticity in campaigns for lupus and severe asthma therapies.

As vaccine-makers rush to prove efficacy in their tweaked COVID-19 boosters targeting omicron and regulators mark calendars for a rollout this fall, some experts say […]

Physicians are less likely to detect serious cases of COVID-19 among people of color because of false pulse oximeter readings, provoking the FDA to discuss […]

The only hospital in rural Patrick County, Va., is expected to reopen its doors by the end of the year, Radio IQ reported. 

Jonathan Curtright, CEO of University of Missouri’s health system, is stepping down this month to join University of Oklahoma’s health system as COO. 

The youngest patients enrolled in the program saw the greatest reduction in healthcare use while less of an impact was seen among older patients. Also, 60% […]

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

Here are five recent nursing home closures announced since May 26: 

In some years I’ve done a special July 4th post on the blog, but the past couple of days I was occupied with, well, July […]

The last few weeks have brought stunning developments and potentially ominous signs for our country. Recent Supreme Court rulings have stripped away protections related to […]

Michael Dandorph, president and CEO of Tufts Medicine, joined The Check Up to talk about Tufts diverse business model and how its clinical integration helped the […]

Tech staffers are increasingly in demand by hospitals and health systems around the country, amid the transition to the cloud, the shift to telemedicine and […]

Four chief medical and nursing officer moves at hospitals and health systems Becker’s has covered since June 30:

Eight hospitals and health systems that have opened new heart clinics or launched new programs since April 25: 

With all that goes into patient registration and billing nowadays, software platforms for revenue cycle management are a necessity for many health systems.

A federal judge in West Virginia has ruled in favor of three pharmaceutical companies accused of creating an opioid epidemic in parts of the state, […]

Bavarian Nordic is the nation’s main supplier for the only FDA-approved monkeypox vaccine, Jynneos, but the company isn’t running at full capacity, The New York […]

Here are the top 10 cardiology stories Becker’s covered in June: 

Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.

The Impact® brand includes 30 Sanofi medicines and covers a wide range of therapeutic areas, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, tuberculosis, malaria and cancer. Medicines include […]

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center was among the people and entities pouring $35 million into diagnostics company Visby Medical for a financing round totaling more […]

New York City health officials ended its COVID-19 alert system, which informed residents of changes in transmission levels, Bloomberg reported July 1. 

Cleveland Clinic performed the first-in-the-world full multi-organ transplant in September to treat a patient with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare form of appendix cancer. 

The ideal method of determining what type of cancer mutation a patient has is to compare two samples from the same patient, one from the […]

A study has identified a molecule — the purine inosine — that boosts fat burning in brown adipocytes. The mechanism was discovered in mice, but […]

East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, part of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, will use Meditech Expanse to create […]

As health systems increasingly prioritize digital transformation, CIOs could become the next in line to take on the role of top executive. 

Henderson, N.C.-based Maria Parham Health selected Shauna Gunthrie, MD, as its new chief medical officer, The Daily Dispatch reported July 4.

The U.S. healthcare system can’t take much more employee turnover without compromising care. Overwhelmed and overworked, many healthcare workers don’t feel safe and supported, Qualtrics’ […]

The U.S. healthcare system can’t take much more employee turnover without compromising care. Overwhelmed and overworked, many healthcare workers don’t feel safe and supported, Qualtrics’ […]

The pressure is on for boards to hold onto chief financial officers as firms face the prospect of an economic slowdown and intense competition for […]

​​Rashard Johnson has been appointed CEO of three Emory Healthcare hospitals. 

Below are five hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

More than 600 healthcare organizations have been affected by a February data breach on accounts receivable management company Professional Finance Company’s network. 

Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore University Health System called in 20 physicians to Highland Park (Ill.) Hospital to treat victims of a mass shooting at a suburban […]

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths will remain stable through late July while cases will continue to rise, national disease modeling suggests. 

Sandra Lindsay, RN, a nurse who made history as the first American vaccinated against COVID-19, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House […]

A PeaceHealth hospital in Springfield, Ore., has begun phasing out travel nurses, resulting in staff shortages that have caused emergency room patients to be boarded […]

As of July 1, 460 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed across 31 states and Washington, D.C. That’s up from 351 cases as of June […]

Isolation gowns worn by healthcare staff may fall short of safety standards, leaving workers with a greater risk of infection, Scientific American published July 5.

In order for an artificial intelligence to truly be sentient, it would need to be able to think, perceive, and feel rather than simply use […]

San Francisco-based Alto Pharmacy has tapped Alicia Boler Davis, who was recently Amazon’s senior vice president of global customer fulfillment, to be its CEO effective […]

The rural emergency hospital designation is expected to help prevent facility closures and maintain access to crucial healthcare services.

The rural emergency hospital designation is expected to help prevent facility closures and maintain access to crucial healthcare services.

The University of Vermont Health Network is asking the state’s healthcare cost regulator to approve a 19.9 percent commercial rate increase for fiscal year 2023 […]

CMS on June 30 issued proposed conditions of participation for hospitals looking to receive the rural emergency hospital designation. 

Here are nine hospitals or health systems that recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.

05/07/2022 The Swedish Ministry of Employment meets EU-OSHA Image © EU-OSHA A Swedish delegation, headed by the State Secretary for Work Environment, Mr. Mattias Landgren, […]

After more than 20 years of environmental action, Pfizer has committed to further reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and aims to achieve the voluntary […]

Exeter (N.H.) Health Resources and Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health signed a definitive agreement on June 30 to establish terms under which Exter would […]

Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Michael Bennet are calling on the HHS to use its existing scope of regulatory power to beef up HIPAA’s privacy […]

In a unanimous decision, a CDC committee calls for a preferential flu vaccine recommendation for people aged 65 and older for the first time. 

Regulators eased quality programs to help hospitals slammed by the pandemic. Some think it’s time to resume them.

Shots: The EMA has accepted the application for regulatory review of its biosimilar Hyrimoz (adalimumab) as a high concentration formulation of 100mg/mL (HCF) that comprises […]

Shots: BPOM has approved Bevagen (biosimilar, bevacizumab) for 5 indications incl. m-CRC, locally recurrent or m-TNBC, NSCLC, epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal cancer & […]

New Drug/Misbranded

Shots: The collaboration will use Mogrify’s cellular reprogramming and bioinformatics platform to identify novel combinations of transcription factors involved in cell differentiation that can be […]

Shots: EditForce to receive ~$147.3M up front and milestones upon the development stage and commercialization progress along with royalties Under the terms of collaboration, MTPC […]

Treatment abstract focuses on results from a multiple ascending dose study in healthy volunteers

C-Reactive protein test gets go-ahead for professional use across Europe

Shots: The company has received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for LiveOne, a blood pressure monitoring technology for health systems, health insurers & self-insured […]

Shots: The company has received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for LiveOne, a blood pressure monitoring technology for health systems, health insurers & self-insured […]

Seminar reports Back to seminars Alternative futures for the Circular Economy and OSH in 2040 – Sectors most affected The European Agency for Safety and […]

Shots: Health Canada has approved Cibinqo for mod. to sev. AD in patients aged ≥12yrs. incl. the relief of pruritus who have had an inadequate […]

Shots: Health Canada has approved Cibinqo for mod. to sev. AD in patients aged ≥12yrs. incl. the relief of pruritus who have had an inadequate […]

Seminar reports Back to seminars Alternative futures for the Circular Economy and OSH in 2040- Vulnerable workers within society The European Agency for Safety and […]

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic disorder, estimated to affect 1 in 50,000 people. It can lead to painful attacks of oedema (swelling) in various […]

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings are creating fundamental, swift changes in how healthcare is delivered in this country and how the industry will operate.

Michael Dandorph, president and CEO of Tufts Medicine in Massachusetts, discusses how the organization’s business model helped it weather the pandemic.

Flexibility has been key in figuring out how to train a cohort of healthcare students during a global pandemic.