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US spent $99B on cancer drugs in 2023: 5 things to know
The U.S. spent $99 billion on both oral and clinician-administered cancer therapies in 2023, according to a report published in April by analytics firm IQVIA. As cancer drug prices continue to increase, spending is projected to grow.
Novo Nordisk to invest $158M in insulin plant
Novo Nordisk plans to invest approximately $158 million into revamping its Montes Claros manufacturing facility in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Bloomberg reported Oct. 5.
UT Health East Texas appoints CEO of 2 hospitals
Jared Smith was appointed CEO of UT Health Henderson and UT Health Carthage, both part of the UT Health East Texas system, according to a Sept. 27 news release shared with Becker’s.
AHA calls for extension of remote prescribing flexibilities: 6 things to know
The American Hospital Association sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the Administrator of CMS, urging her to ensure continued access to remote prescribing for controlled substances.
Med school accreditation is outdated, NYU Langone leaders say
In an Oct. 3 opinion article published in The Wall Street Journal, two executives at New York City-based NYU Langone Health said the Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s method of accrediting medical schools is “outdated, expensive and misguided.”
Top 8 ways to ease nurses' AI fears
Almost a quarter of nurses are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence in healthcare, with trust in accuracy and lack of human interaction being their top concerns, according to McKinsey & Co.
Franciscan Health ED receives 1st gold-level state accreditation: 5 things to know
The emergency department at Franciscan Health Crown Point (Ind.) has received the state’s first American College of Emergency Physicians’ Pain and Addiction Care in the emergency department gold-level accreditation.
Kroger sells specialty pharmacy unit to Elevance
Kroger Co. has finalized the sale of its speciality pharmacy business to Elevance Health, according to an Oct. 4 news release.
Inova taps president and chief of clinical enterprise
John Moynihan, MD, was named president and chief of clinical enterprise at Falls Church, Va.-based Inova.
Improper arm positioning may lead to hypertension misdiagnoses: 5 notes
Insufficient arm support can lead to an overestimated blood pressure reading of almost 7mmHG and a potential misdiagnosis of hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
