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CDC warns about trench fever in homeless population, organ transplants
The CDC released three papers warning about a rare bacterial disease that primarily poses a danger to people experiencing homelessness and organ transplant recipients who have received infected organs, The Washington Post reported Nov. 20.
Healthcare stocks react to Dr. Oz's CMS nomination
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mehmet Oz, MD, as the next CMS administrator, drawing mixed reactions from healthcare investors, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 20.
Texas anesthesiologist gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags
A Texas anesthesiologist was sentenced to 190 years in prison for tampering with IV bags, causing one death and numerous injuries, the Justice Department said Nov. 20.
1 in 4 adults are underinsured: What healthcare leaders should know
Insured rates in the U.S. are near-record highs, but 1 in 4 Americans are underinsured, according to the Commonwealth Fund’s Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
Elon Musk's Neuralink gets green light for more clinical trials
Neuralink, the brain-technology company co-founded by Elon Musk, is set to launch its first international clinical trial.
New heart bill signals 'changing course' for this subspecialty
President Joe Biden is set to sign the Congenital Heart Reauthorization Act Nov. 22, extending and expanding the CDC’s National Congenital Heart Disease Research, Surveillance and Awareness Program.
Texas lawmakers push for exceptions to strict abortion ban: 5 notes
Some Texas lawmakers are moving to amend the state’s strict abortion laws by introducing bills that would expand exceptions for doctors to intervene in high-risk pregnancies, ProPublica reported Nov. 19.
HCA Healthcare collects 21K pounds of medication during national prescription take back day
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported collecting 21,137 pounds of unused or expired medications during its sixth annual “Crush the Crisis” national prescription drug take-back event.
How system ownership affects hospital profits, quality
After a health system acquires an independent hospital, workforces and operating costs shrink as prices and readmissions increase, according to a new report.
Texas hospital to launch workforce retention program with $1M endowment: 4 notes
Edinburg, Texas-based Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley will use a $1 million fund to create a workforce retention program, including monetary incentives for staff.
