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Fired executive accuses Connecticut hospital of age discrimination
A former Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital executive has filed a lawsuit against her ex-employer alleging she was fired for her age, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s.
New York asks FDA to address Singulair controversy
New York Attorney General Letitia James implored the FDA Feb. 22 to update Singulair’s warning label after an uptick in pediatric mental health issues linked to the asthma and allergy drug.
ChristianaCare finds superior outcomes in Black patients
At ChristianaCare, Black patients are receiving stronger outcomes than national averages for hypertension and heart failure care.
FDA issues warning about glucose monitoring with smart devices
The FDA is warning health providers and patients to avoid use of smart devices like watches and rings that purport to measure glucose levels without piercing the skin, the agency announced Feb. 21.
Moderna expects approval of 2nd RSV shot in 1st half of 2024
Pharmaceutical giant Moderna said it anticipates initial regulatory approvals of its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine will come in the first half of 2024, according to its Q4 earnings update published Feb. 22.
Authorities take down 14K email accounts linked to healthcare hackers
Authorities shuttered 14,000 email accounts linked to LockBit, a ransomware gang known for targeting the U.S. healthcare industry, Gov Info Security reported Feb. 22.
Providence nurses approve labor deal
Nurses represented by United Food and Commercial Workers 3000 have approved a new labor contract with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (Wash.).
HCA Virginia hospital taps new chief medical officer
Reston (Va.) Hospital Center, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, named Alice Tang, DO, its new chief medical officer, on Feb. 1.
Yale New Haven Health to provide AI-driven clinical documentation
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health will provide thousands of clinicians within its health system access to AI-powered ambient listening technology.
Clinicians, local advocates decry Mission Hospital's immediate jeopardy correction plan
A group of physicians and patient advocates are criticizing HCA Mission Hospital’s plan of correction to revoke its immediate jeopardy status because it makes no mention of increasing staff, local news outlets reported Feb. 22.
