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Walgreens ordered to pay $987M in COVID-19 testing dispute
A federal judge ruled that Walgreens must pay $987 million to the virtual care company PWNHealth, upholding an arbitration award following a breach-of-contract dispute.
Judge extends block on NIH research cuts nationwide: 4 notes
A federal judge in Boston has extended a temporary restraining order to block the Trump administration from implementing a new policy that would significantly cut federal grant funding for medical research projects nationwide, The New York Times report…
13 Karmanos clinics join cancer drug repository
Thirteen cancer clinics of the Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute have joined YesRx’s cancer drug repository program, expanding patient access to free cancer medications across Michigan.
At-home messaging reduced ED visits by 6% for cancer patients: 3 study notes
Electronic patient-reported outcomes improved clinical outcomes, the patient experience and service utilization among cancer patients, according to a study published Feb. 7 in Nature Medicine.
OhioHealth breaks ground on $3.15M pharmacy expansion
In a $3.15 million project, Columbus-based OhioHealth is renovating, expanding and relocating a hospital pharmacy.
US charges 2 Russian nationals with healthcare ransomware attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Russian nationals with operating a ransomware group that hacked a children’s hospital and other healthcare providers.
No more computers in patient rooms? CIOs' top digital priorities in '25
Virtual and connected care, cybersecurity and generative AI were among the top digital transformation trends for 2025 identified by health system CIOs globally in a recent Deloitte survey.
California bill aims to stop AI from posing as health professionals
California Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, introduced legislation Feb. 10 aimed at curbing the misuse of AI in healthcare.
Mayo Clinic's empathetic innovation strategy
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic added 2,500 team members systemwide last year and has big growth plans ahead.
RWJBarnabas Health appoints new data chief
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has named Roshan Hussain its new chief data and analytics officer.
