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HHS 'misses the mark' in drug shortage proposal, ASHP says
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists partly welcomed HHS’ 18-page policy recommendations for drug shortage strategies, but the organization said it “proposes concerning penalties.”
Oregon 1st state to adopt 'physician associate'
Oregon has become the first state in the U.S. to adopt legislation changing the “physician assistant” title to “physician associate.”
Amylyx to swipe ALS from market after study failure
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is withdrawing its FDA-approved therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Relyvrio, from the market after a phase 3 study failure, the company said April 4.
Michigan city offers pregnant, postpartum moms $7,500 lifeline
In Flint, Mich., every pregnant and postpartum mother can receive $7,500 in aid over the first year of their baby’s life through a new program called Rx Kids.
3 hospital projects with $500M+ price tags in 2 days
Many health systems have been busy planning new hospitals and expansion projects.
Advocate's supply chain strategy: 3 notes
In late 2022, Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health merged to form Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health. Since then, the 67-hospital system has had to shape its supply chain road map.
2 Nebraska hospitals abruptly close
Family Hospital at Papillion (Neb.) abruptly closed in late March after its sister hospital, Family Hospital at Millard in Omaha, shut down in January, KETV reported April 4.
HCA, Galen College of Nursing to open new campus in Colorado
Denver-based HealthOne — part of HCA Healthcare — and Galen College of Nursing are planning to open a new campus in Aurora, Colo.
Nicklaus Children's receives $15M gift
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami received a $15 million gift for its cancer and blood disorders institute from South Florida philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham.
The changing dynamics for retail healthcare disruptors
Retail healthcare disruptors’ fortunes have been heading in different directions lately.
