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Anxiety medication recalled for 'life-threatening' labeling error
Endo USA has expanded its voluntary recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets due to a mislabeling issue that could lead to patients accidentally ingesting the wrong dosage.
FDA looks to improve communication on high-risk medical device recalls
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health announced a pilot program designed to improve the timeliness of communications regarding high-risk medical device recalls.
CHS to sell 2 hospitals to AdventHealth
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) and certain assets of ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda to AdventHealth.
Sanofi joins effort to alter 340B program
Following Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi is aiming to change how it participates in the 340B program, a federal drug pricing program created in 1992, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 22.
How Tidelands Health gained stakeholder buy-in for a $40M EHR
In May, Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health completed a $40 million Epic EHR installation, an investment designed to enhance both patient and provider experiences.
AdventHealth taps Florida hospital CEO
Ryan Quattlebaum has been named president and CEO of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (Fla.), effective Dec. 29.
Tackling cancer care equity with tech: 5 things to know
The President’s Cancer Panel, an independent group tasked with monitoring the National Cancer Plan, has released a new report highlighting ways to achieve cancer care equity through technology.
As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve
The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker’s how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%.
Comprehensive cancer centers report 23% lower mortality rate
Cancer patient overall mortality risk is 23% lower if they are receiving care at an National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center compared to cancer centers without the designation, according to a study published Nov. 20 in the Ameri…
705 hospitals at risk of closure, state by state
More than 700 rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closure due to financial problems, with more than half of those hospitals at immediate risk of closure.
