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FDA recalls 7,000 antidepressant bottles
More than 7,000 bottles of duloxetine, a generic version of antidepressant Cymbalta, have been recalled by the FDA due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a chemical that is a suspected carcinogen.
MD Anderson to build $239M research facility
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will begin construction on its $239.2 million biosciences research facility Oct. 28, Chron reported Oct. 23.
Hospitals with the highest, lowest 30-day mortality rates for coronary bypass
Manhasset, N.Y.-based North Shore University Hospital had the lowest 30-day mortality rate for coronary artery bypass graft patients in the U.S. between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released July 31.
An overlooked stakeholder to cut length of stay
Hospitals across the country are homing in on length of stay to enhance patient flow and boost financial performance.
Why a health system CIO is looking at other industries for cyber strategy
As hospitals become increasingly interconnected, cybersecurity challenges are evolving rapidly, that’s why New York City-based Montefiore Health System’s CIO is looking at other industries for cyber strategy.
CDC recommends 2 COVID shots a year for older adults
On Oct. 23, the CDC updated its timeline recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines.
6th Minnesota health system may exit Medicare Advantage
Minneapolis-based Allina Health, a 12-hospital system, has notified about 18,000 patients with Humana Medicare Advantage plans that their clinicians will be out-of-network in 2025 unless the payer agrees to a contract that reduces prior authorization h…
New medical school may give Georgia $2B boost: 4 takeaways
The University of Georgia’s new medical school could infuse more than $2 billion into the state’s economy by 2040, a new analysis shows.
MBA applications hit a 10-year high: 7 survey findings
Interest in business school is on the rise, as reported by The Wall Street Journal on Oct. 23.
Orlando Health acquires 3 Steward Florida hospitals
Orlando (Fla.) Health has completed the purchase of three Steward Health Care hospitals and related physician practices in Florida.
