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Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk urge employers to cover cost of weight loss drugs
In an unconventional push to expand coverage for weight loss medications, Eli Lilly representatives recently visited the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association to promote their drug Zepbound with a goal to convince that organization of the…
How health systems can meet the 'rising tide' of CVD: 5 notes
Hospitals and health systems should be bracing for an 8% and 25% increase in demand for inpatient and outpatient cardiac procedures, respectively, over the next 10 years, according to a new report from Vizient analytic company, Sg2.
Former CEO refiles suit against MetroHealth
Akram Boutros, MD, former CEO of Cleveland-based MetroHealth, has refiled his lawsuit against the health system and its board of trustees, alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination and defamation.
Why Emory Healthcare is launching a new IT division
Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is uniting its IT operations with Emory University to foster a seamless ecosystem for innovation, research, and education.
53% of US adults are eligible for Ozempic, Wegovy: Study
Researchers estimate that 136.8 million adults in the U.S. are eligible for semaglutide, the generic for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus.
California system pushes to dismiss lawsuit over alleged misuse of $1B
Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misused $1 billion in tax dollars intended to serve low-income patients, Fresnoland reported Nov. 15.
Washington hospital to pay $15K to address drug diversion
Mid-Valley Hospital and Clinic in Omak, Wash., has agreed to pay a $15,000 penalty for violations of the Controlled Substances Act and to implement changes to its pharmacy and controlled substances policies.
Oklahoma hospital CEO to retire
Warren Kean Spellman, CEO of Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, Okla., will retire in March after a 45-year career.
Alabama hospital CEO, COO step down amid financial restructuring
Joe Riley, CEO of Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital & Clinic, and COO Michael James will step down Nov. 19 as part of the hospital’s financial restructuring.
Michigan hospital to lay off leaders, 248 employees
Pontiac (Mich.) General Hospital filed a WARN notice Nov. 15 to lay off 248 employees after the hospital unexpectedly learned that it was excluded from receiving Medicare funds.
