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Massachusetts hospital margins over the last 3 years
A Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis 2024 annual report revealed that state acute care hospitals have seen margin fluctuation over the last three years. The hospital margins went from 5% in 2021 down to -4.2% in 2022 and back up t…
9 drugs now in shortage
Drug, supply and equipment shortages are the eighth-most urgent patient safety concern, the ECRI said March 11.
10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From a federal judge dismissing a trademark lawsuit from NYU Langone to proposed class-action suits rolling in against Change Healthcare, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements Becker’s has reported since March 1:
Seattle Children's to pay $125K to nurse in sexual harassment case
Seattle Children’s Hospital has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former nurse who claimed the hospital failed, repeatedly, to adequately address her concerns, allowing the incidents to continue.
FDA seeks $7.2B for 2025 budget: 3 healthcare notes
The FDA has requested $7.2 billion from the president’s proposed budget for next year — funding the agency says will bolster the nation’s supply chain, support infrastructure upgrades and expand the public health workforce.
Beth Israel transfers more patients out of ED ahead of closure
More patients are being transferred out of Mount Sinai Beth Israel’s emergency room as the hospital closes down services, Politico reported March 13.
Primary care shortages linked to more emergency surgeries: Study
People who live in areas where primary care provider shortages are more severe are at higher risk of requiring emergency surgery, according to new findings from a study led by researchers at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.
Healthcare execs need to 'iterate faster' for success, says CIO
Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Ministries of Our Lady Health System embarked on a journey last year to incorporate more artificial intelligence into its operational and clinical systems.
Mass General Brigham merging departments from 2 hospitals
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is combining the clinical departments and academic programs from its Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital into single departments. Both hospitals are based in Boston.
Federal appeals court sides with 340B contract pharmacies
On March 12, a federal appeals court upheld an Arkansas law, ruling that drugmakers cannot restrict 340B program offerings from community and specialty pharmacies.
