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Government, pharma companies initiate price talks for 10 of the most expensive drugs
Feb.1 marks the first day that federal officials will negotiate the price for 10 of the most expensive drugs as part of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, The Hill reported.
10% of people with dementia may actually have different disease, research suggests
Certain cases of dementia — potentially up to 10% — could instead be undiagnosed liver disease and related neurological issues, according to a study published Jan. 31 in JAMA.
The most important qualities in a CEO
There’s no “right” way to be a health system CEO. Often, the role requires multitudes: the board might need a numbers whiz, executive teams might need a sense of direction, employees might need a good listener. But when it comes down to it, which trait…
How 8 healthcare executives would advise a current presidential campaign
Executives from payers, health systems, FQHCs and more have weighed in on a simple question: “If you were advising a presidential campaign right now on healthcare, what would you put at the top of the agenda?”
How one exec tackles staffing issues ahead of hospital opening
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s upcoming Arthur M. Blake Hospital was first imagined in 2015. Now, Linda Matzigkeit, chief administrative officer, has been thinking outside the box about staffing strategies ahead of the new hospital’s opening.
Optum to hire 2,000 Allina employees, inks RCM partnership
Minneapolis-based Allina Health is partnering with Optum to improve care for patients and providers across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Global cancer rates to spike 77% by 2050
New estimates suggest that global cancer cases will spike around 77% by 2050, according to a Feb. 1 United Nations report.
Minnesota hospitals lose $487M to discharge delays: Report
Unnecessary, unpaid hospital stays have brought Minnesota hospitals to a “critical point,” according to Rahul Koranne, MD.
Joint Commission revises guidelines for total hip, knee replacements
The Joint Commission has published new guidelines for total hip and knee replacements as part of its ongoing revisions, which all take effect July 1.
What an 'obesity bill of rights' means for medical care amid the rise of weight loss drugs
Among the rise in popularity of weight-loss drugs, an “obesity bill of rights” has been published and endorsed by nearly 40 national obesity, and chronic disease organizations, with the aim to have providers incorporate the standards into medical pract…
