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Healthcare costs top retirees' financial worries
The cost of healthcare is the No. 1 financial concern in retirement, according to research published March 28 by eHealth, an online private health insurance marketplace, and Retirable, a financial technology company.
10 drugs now in shortage
Since March 20, 10 more drugs are either in short supply or discontinued — and the healthcare supply chain industry is watching whether the collapse of a Baltimore bridge might cause disruptions.
Weight loss drugs could prevent sleep apnea, shrink CPAP market
By 2030, between 2.5 million and 3.8 million cases of obstructive sleep apnea can be avoided — a 10.7% reduction in overall prevalence — based on estimates of patients taking Wegoy.
HCA sells hospital to UCLA Health
Los Angeles-based UCLA Health has acquired a 260-bed hospital from HCA Healthcare’s Far West division.
VA touts success with Oracle Health EHR amid watchdog concerns
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Oracle Health implementation at one of its Chicago-area facilities is exceeding early expectations, Nextgov reported March 27.
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill on independent prescribing authority for APRNs
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on March 29 vetoed a bill that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe certain medications without the supervision of a physician.
Virginia health system parts ways with CEO
Amy Carrier is no longer president and CEO of Lynchburg, Va.-based Centra Health, which she has led since September 2021.
81% of oncologists say patients should consent to AI treatment before use
Approximately 81% of oncologists said patients should consent to artificial intelligence use for cancer treatment decisions, a recent survey found.
20 health systems with strong finances
Here are 20 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released in 2024.
39 physician specialties by industry payments
Physicians were paid $12.13 billion between 2013 and 2022, according to a report published in JAMA Network March 28.
