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US invokes Defense Production Act amid IV shortage: 5 updates
The Biden administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to expedite the rebuilding of Baxter International’s IV fluid facility, where production was halted in the wake of flooding following Hurricane Helene, CBS News reported Oct. 15.
Change Healthcare cyberattack costs to reach $2.87B
The costs of the Change Healthcare cyberattack continue to grow for parent company UnitedHealth Group.
New Jersey eliminates $120M in medical debt in 2nd round of relief
New Jersey has eliminated $120 million in medical debt for 77,000 residents in the second round of its relief plan.
CEO returns to Florida HCA hospital
Chad Patrick has returned to HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital to serve as CEO, according to an Oct. 15 news release shared with Becker’s.
In 2 weeks, XEC jumps from 5th to 2nd most dominant COVID variant
As COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 remains the top circulating variant in the U.S., XEC has climbed from the fifth to second most dominant variant, according to CDC data.
American Cancer Society appoints interim CEO
The American Cancer Society has named Wayne Frederick, MD, as interim CEO of the organization and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The news comes one month after the organization announced its current CEO, Kare…
Florida physician injured after alleged attack by patient's son
An OB-GYN working at Miami Beach, Fla.-based Mount Sinai Medical Center was attacked by a patient’s son and hospitalized with severe injuries, local10.com reported Oct. 15.
24 health systems preferred 2-to-1 over competitors
In its 2024 to 2025 Choice Awards, WebMD recognized 164 health systems, including 24 that patients and physicians preferred 2-to-1 over competitors.
OSF renames rehab hospital
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is renaming one of its long-term rehabilitation hospitals to better align with hospital names throughout the system.
Where hospital labor shortages hit hardest: 4 notes
Hospital labor costs remain high nationwide amid persistent shortages, inflation and government policy changes, according to an Oct. 15 report from Moody’s.
