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Merck, Johns Hopkins continue battle over Keytruda patents
During a monthslong legal dispute between Merck and John Hopkins University over Keytruda patents, the drugmaker raised the issue to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, JD Supra reported March 13.
AI's potential for detecting HAIs in complex clinical scenarios
AI tools might be able to diagnose healthcare-associated infections, but human oversight is vital to ensuring patient safety, according to a study published March 13 in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Match Day '24: Emergency medicine rebounds; more international grads apply
Despite a rough match week one year ago, emergency medicine has made a rebound with a fill rate of 95.5%, according to results published March 15 by the National Resident Matching Program.
MACPAC report takes aim at Medicaid MCO denials, appeals
The monitoring and oversight in denials and appeals in Medicaid managed care was a core focus of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission’s March 15 report to Congress.
Piedmont hospital to undergo $50M expansion, add ICU beds
Piedmont Columbus (Ga.) Regional is gearing up for a $50 million renovation and expansion at its Midtown campus that will include 43 new ICU beds and a renovated nursing unit. The project is slated to be completed in March 2026.
RWJBarnabas hospital names COO
Aaron Hajart was named COO of Community Medical Center in Toms River, N.J., part of West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health.
MIS-C rates rose last fall
Cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children continue to be reported and saw a relative rise during fall 2023, the CDC reported.
New York physician faces another sexual assault charge
Another woman has accused a New York City gastroenterologist of sexual abuse, NBC New York reported March. 14.
What a Steward closure could mean for the Massachusetts nursing workforce
Healthcare leaders are addressing ongoing concerns over the future of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s nine Massachusetts hospitals, their patients, employees and trainees as the health system continues to battle financial challenges.
Why a health system CEO takes notes from public utilities
Leaders in the healthcare industry have at times taken notes from industries or businesses outside of healthcare. For Bob Riney, president and CEO of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, this is public utility and energy companies.
