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Best, worst cities to retire with $0 in savings
More than a quarter of Americans haven’t contributed a penny to retirement savings accounts. But there are still many cities where they can retire on a budget — specifically in Arkansas, according to a new analysis from GoBankingRates.
Up to 15% of patients on weight loss drugs may be 'non-responders'
Physicians estimate up to 15% of people who try GLP-1s — the popular class of anti-obesity medications that includes drugs that include Ozempic and Wegovy — lose less than 5% of their body weight, The Wall Street Journal reported April 1.
New York hospital names president
Justin Lundbye, MD, was named president at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, N.Y., part of Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, according to his LinkedIn page.
Walgreens seeks provider status for pharmacists: CEO
Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said the company is continuing its mission to secure provider status for its pharmacists during a March 28 Walgreens’ earning call for the second quarter of 2024.
Walgreens-owned VillageMD exits another state
Walgreens-owned VillageMD plans to exit the state of Nevada, where it has six Village Medical clinics.
HCA's latest leadership moves
Salt Lake City-based MountainStar Healthcare, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, named Evan Ray president.
CarePoint taps Michigan company to stabilize finances
Flint, Mich.-based Insight, a health network that includes two hospitals and multiple ASCs, has stepped in to run operations and stabilize finances at CarePoint Health, according to Bloomberg.
Amazon Pharmacy expands same-day delivery
Amazon Pharmacy is now offering same-day prescription medicine deliveries for customers in New York City and Los Angeles, with plans to expand to more than a dozen cities by the end of the year.
Details emerge on HCA Mission's EMTALA violation
CMS has approved HCA Mission Hospital’s plan of correction to address a violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act regulators uncovered at the Asheville, N.C., hospital during a visit last November.
Closed New York hospital up for auction
Lockport, N.Y.-based Eastern Niagara Hospital will go up for auction following its closure last June.
