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3 GLP-1 updates
As patients scramble for Ozempic and other blockbuster GLP-1 medications, the FDA has set a deadline for compounded versions and health plans are continuing to further restrict coverage.
The advice 3 cancer leaders keep coming back to
Effective leaders commonly have one piece of advice they always come back to. Three cancer center leaders shared with Becker’s the wisdom that guides them, from staying curious to loving what you do.
Mayo Clinic Platform doubles ecosystem size
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic said it is continuing to invest in innovation through its Mayo Clinic Platform, an ecosystem designed to collaborate with global partners and bring proven tools into EHRs and clinical workflows.
$525M campus marks 'historic moment' for UI Health Care
University of Iowa Health Care will open its first off-campus hospital in North Liberty, Iowa, on April 28, marking a major expansion of its services beyond its main university campus.
OSHA opens investigation into UPMC hospital shooting
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a Feb. 22 shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., that left two dead and five wounded, an agency spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
How systems are managing the radiologist shortage
A radiology shortage has been plaguing health systems for a few years and is expected to get worse in coming years — but systems are making changes to reduce its impact.
Anaphylaxis definitions, protocols standardized: 3 takeaways
An international panel of experts has developed standardized definitions and treatment protocols for anaphylaxis, aiming to eliminate long-standing inconsistencies in emergency care.
Cyberattack disrupts systems at Washington hospital
Colfax,Wash.-based Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics’ internal electronic systems are down following a cyberattack.
The 5-year priorities of 61 health system executives
Navigating the changing regulatory environment and managing expected financial pressures were among the most critical priorities of healthcare executives, Chartis found in its survey published Feb. 26.
Healthcare groups push back against J&J rebate model in amicus brief
Four healthcare groups have filed an amicus brief in opposition to Johnson & Johnson’s 340B rebate model, arguing the policy undermines federal law and threatens safety-net hospitals.
