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2 Henry Ford Health leaders get new titles
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health has given new titles to two of its leaders, according to an Oct. 15 LinkedIn post.
Smaller vial for Alzheimer's drug could save Medicare $366M per year: Study
A new study suggests that Medicare could save up to $366 million annually by introducing a new vial size for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, which is currently only available in single-use, 500- and 200-milligram vials.
Ascension to open $200M Indiana women and infants hospital
St. Louis-based Ascension has shared plans to open a $200 million Indianapolis-based Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital on Nov. 16.
Healthcare leaders to ramp up budgets for patient experience: 4 notes
Healthcare leaders are increasing their budgets for patient experience technologies, according to a Oct. 15 survey from Gozio Health, a mobile engagement platform.
Another DSCSA enforcement delay: 4 things to know
The FDA has granted another exemption from certain requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act to help eligible trading partners address challenges with data exchange while ensuring patient access to medications.
1st health system attains stillbirth center of excellence designation
The nation’s first Stillbirth Center of Excellence is at University of Utah Health, which offers a comprehensive approach to family support and mental health resources, the Salt Lake City-based system said.
Optum's Q3 earnings hits $4.5B, up 14%: 5 notes
Optum reported significant growth in the third quarter despite continued ramifications from the Change Healthcare data breach earlier this year.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores: 6 things to know
Walgreens will close around 1,200 retail stores over three years, including around 500 closures in fiscal year 2025, according to its earnings report for the 2024 fiscal year ended Aug. 31.
Hospitals push back on new rules to report capacity, COVID data: 6 things to know
Hospitals say upcoming requirements to report capacity data and the number of patients with respiratory illness to the CDC are burdensome and are calling on CMS to delay enforcement.
U-M Health workers reach deal, avert strike
SEIU Healthcare Michigan has agreed to a tentative, three-year labor contract with Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health, averting a planned Oct. 15 strike.
