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FDA approves expiry extension for Baxter IV products: 5 updates
Baxter has received FDA approval to extend the shelf life of more than 50 intravenous and irrigation products by up to 12 months, now allowing for a 24-month expiry from products made before September 2024, according to an Oct. 28 news release from the…
Tennessee children's hospital names 1st female CEO
Deborah Spielman has been appointed CEO of Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, effective Oct. 28.
Lee Health clears final privatization hurdle
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health will officially convert to a private nonprofit health system following a vote by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
Western North Carolina facing care access crisis in wake of Helene: 5 things to know
Western North Carolina is facing a healthcare crisis as communities struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, The New York Times reported Oct. 28.
Atrium, Novant file plans to expand hospital bed counts: 8 notes
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health are both looking to increase their bed counts at their primary hospitals in Charlotte, the Charlotte Business Journal reported Oct. 28.
Vaccinations 'underrecognized' in decreasing antimicrobial resistance: WHO
The World Health Organization said global antibiotic use could drop by 22% annually if vaccines against 23 specific pathogens were widely developed, The Washington Post reported Oct. 26.
CMS funding no longer at risk for Oregon State Hospital
Oregon State Hospital, a psychiatric facility based in Salem and managed by the Oregon Health Authority, is now in substantial compliance with federal requirements for participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
36 CEO retirements this year, sorted by state
Becker’s has reported 36 CEO retirements in 2024.
UPMC nurses reach 'historic' deal: 6 things to know
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, part of Pittsburgh-based UPMC, and union nurses have agreed to a new contract, which was recently approved.
HCA sets quarterly dividend
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s board of directors authorized a $0.66 per share cash dividend to be paid on Dec. 27.
