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Employer interest in Ozempic copycats grows

Telehealth companies selling low-cost, compounded versions of popular weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, are drawing increased interest from employers, Bloomberg reported Oct. 29.

Elon Musk solicits medical images for his AI chatbot

Elon Musk is seeking medical scans for his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to help improve the platform.

Multiple parties eye shuttered Alabama hospital: 4 things to know

Multiple healthcare providers have come forward to express interest in Thomasville (Ala.) Regional Medical Center, which suspended operations in late September due to financial challenges and staff shortages.

Idaho hospital 1st critical access facility to offer new acid reflux surgery

Grangeville, Idaho-based Syringa Hospital & Clinics is the first critical access hospital to offer a new acid reflux surgery, the Idaho County Free Press reported Oct. 30.

Congress proposes law to stop Medicare cuts

A bipartisan bill has been introduced that would stop Medicare payment cuts that are scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.

A health system governance guide gets a refresh

A range of resources already exists to help health system board members understand and fulfill their fiduciary duties and responsibilities effectively. However, two healthcare leaders set out to provide something different. 

Pennsylvania AG sues health system for 'mismanagement and neglect' of hospitals

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has sued Prospect Medical Holdings for years of “mismanagement and neglect” of Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health, which has disrupted healthcare services and resulted in various facility closures, according to…

GoodRx enters weight loss drug arena

GoodRx has officially entered the weight loss drug market by offering an exclusive discount on the once-daily oral medication Qsymia. 

80% of healthcare data breaches from hacks, report finds

Hacking remains cause nearly 80% data breaches in healthcare, according to a new report from Forescout Technologies, a cybersecurity company.

Silver Cross taps new chief nursing officer

Karen Gallagher, MSN, RN, has joined Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Ill., as vice president and chief nursing officer.