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George Washington University Hospital taps CFO
Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital has named Maia Healy CFO.
Walgreens lays off 646 workers
Walgreens is reducing its workforce in Florida and Connecticut by nearly 650 workers combined.
The provider types with the most Medicaid fraud civil settlements in 2023
Medical device manufacturers accounted for the most Medicaid fraud civil settlements and judgments in 2023, according to a report from the HHS Office of Inspector General.
Scripps Health sees 998% operating margin increase in Q1
San Diego-based Scripps Health reported a $73.1 million operating income (5.6% margin) on revenues of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2024, ended Dec. 31, 2023, compared to a $5.7 million operating income (0.51%) on revenues of $1.1 billion over …
Former ED director sues Vermont hospital over alleged retaliation
Copley Hospital in Morristown, Vt., is facing a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by its former emergency department director, who is alleging the hospital retaliated against him after he raised safety concerns related to the switch to a new records s…
FDA panel recommends 2 new CAR-T therapies
After the FDA questioned the safety of two CAR-T therapies, members of the agency’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend Carvykti, made by Janssen Biotech, and voted 8-3 in favor for Abecma, from Bristol-Myers Squibb K…
Middle management's shaky future
Middle managers are increasingly on the chopping block, Bloomberg reported March 15.
Joint Commission names inaugural 'president's fellow'
The Joint Commission has established a new “President’s Fellowship for Healthcare Quality and Safety,” and has given Carla Pugh, MD, PhD, the inaugural title.
The Change Healthcare cyberattack: A timeline
The most significant and consequential cyberattack in American history began Feb. 21 against UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare, crippling financial operations for hospitals, insurers, pharmacies and medical groups nationwide.
Henry Ford Health plans to save $30M with centralized pharmacy
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health said its centralized pharmacy services center, which opened in September, is designed to save the system $30 million over five years.
