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Central Maine Healthcare hospital names VP of nursing, patient services
Central Maine Healthcare has named Jenifer Madore vice president of nursing and patient services at its Rumford (Maine) Hospital.
FDA sends warning letters to vendors selling unapproved weight loss drugs
The FDA has sent warning letters to two online vendors — US Chem Labs and Helix Chemical Supply — for selling unapproved and misbranded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide.
'Healthcare is not poker': Leader dives deeper into Steward's struggles
Alan Sager, PhD, professor of health law, policy and management and director of the health reform program at Boston University School of Public Health, has been conducting research on hospital closures for years.
Discontinued asthma drug stirs frustrations
After GSK discontinued its brand-name asthma drug Flovent on Jan. 1, families and physicians are struggling to access its generic solution, CNN reported Feb. 13.
Health Systems partner to build Wisconsin freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Madison, Wis.-based UW Health, Madison, Wis.-based UnityPoint Health – Meriter Hospital and Lifepoint Rehabilitation — a Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health business unit — have expanded their partnership to develop and operate a second freestandin…
6 Ozempic updates
Healthcare suppliers and food companies are veering into new business plans amid the booming market for weight loss medications, which is expected to reach $80 billion by 2030.
Health systems back bill aimed at boosting digital health access
Boston Medical Center, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health, and Indianapolis-based IU Health are backing a new bill that aims to improve access to digital health services.
HHS looks to bring back hospital audits
The HHS is looking to bring back a HIPAA compliance audit program in a bid to enhance cybersecurity within the healthcare sector, Gov Info Security reported Feb. 13.
Red Sea, Panama Canal issues: 3 notes for hospital supply execs
Low water levels in the Panama Canal and cargo ship attacks from an Iran-backed rebel group are disrupting the healthcare supply chain and increasing shipping costs.
Trends clinical leaders, hospital execs say will shape healthcare beyond 2024
As hospitals face new pressures and begin aligning with their 2024 strategic plans, the key focuses of many hospital leaders are the same: how AI will shape healthcare, finding workflow solutions, recruiting and retaining nurses, and combating workplac…
