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Contaminated medical products tied to cases of early Alzheimer's
Researchers in the U.K. may have uncovered evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be transmitted via some medical procedures.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System to conduct layoffs
Amarillo-based Northwest Texas Healthcare System is laying off a “limited number of positions” due to the restructuring of certain areas and departments to increase operational efficiencies and reduce cost.
Cleveland Clinic's chief of staff on the dynamic role
Beri Ridgeway, MD, is familiar with the variability and intensity of the chief of staff role.
FDA sets end date for Paxlovid emergency use
The FDA will end emergency use authorization of Paxlovid for adult patients March 8.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren 'deeply concerned' over Steward Health Care's finances
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has continued to express worry over Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s ongoing financial difficulties.
Northwestern U physicians vote to unionize
Resident physicians and fellows at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, which is on the university’s Chicago campus, voted to join the Committee of Interns and Residents, a local of the Service Employees International Union.
Judge upholds $183M malpractice verdict against Penn Medicine hospital
In a medical malpractice case about a 45-minute delayed cesarean section, a judge upheld ordering a Penn Medicine hospital to pay $183 million, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Jan. 29.
Michigan's newest health system sends a message: 'We matter'
Angie McConnachie, the CEO of Marlette, Mich.-based UnitedHealthcare Partners, is the daughter of a farmer. She married a farmer. Her husband comes from a family of farmers. And one thing about farmers, Ms. McConnachie told Becker’s: They’re not going …
Illinois hospital CEO to retire
Theresa Rutherford, MSN, RN, president and CEO of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Ill., plans to retire from HSHS this spring.
HCA hospital resumes some surgeries after sterilization-related delay
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville has resumed some surgeries after shutting down procedures earlier this month to address equipment sterilization issues.
