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After $40M settlement, Alzheimer's drug under scrutiny as human trials proceed
Regulatory officials and Alzheimer’s researchers expressed concern over the efficacy of Alzheimer’s drug simufilam, developed by Cassava Sciences, The New York Times reported Oct. 3.
Virginia Mason Franciscan hospital to close birth center
Seattle-based Virginia Mason Medical Center, part of Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, will close its Family Birth Center and Franciscan Women’s Health Associates Clinic, effective Nov. 16, as the result of a review of current and f…
Hospital M&A accelerates, but some 'struggling to find a partner': Kaufman Hall
Twenty-seven hospital merger and acquisition transactions were announced in the third quarter, the highest Q3 volume since 2017, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest M&A report.
3 ways to stay competitive in cardiology: 1 AdventHealth leader
The “dichotomy” of great leaders, being more than transactional and creating a meaningful work environment are just three ways Gordon Wesley, DBA, vice president at AdventHealth Central Florida’s Heart, Lung, & Vascular Institute in Orlando, is leading…
Rush University System for Health launches digital care platform
Chicago-based Rush University System for Health has launched a digital-first care platform called Rush Connect.
Amazon expands Baylor Scott & White Health partnership
Amazon’s One Medical is expanding its collaboration with Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas Business Journal reported.
Steward Arizona behavioral hospital to lay off 255: 6 things to know
Dallas-based Steward Health Care filed a WARN notice Oct. 1 for 255 employees at its Phoenix-based St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center.
Moody's reviewing Boston Medical Center's rating for downgrade: 4 things to know
Moody’s has placed Boston Medical Center’s “Baa2” rating under review for a potential downgrade as it assesses the health system’s recent acquisition of two Steward Health Care hospitals.
Trinity taps regional CEO
Andre Boyd Sr. was appointed regional president and CEO of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, based in Philadelphia, and Silver Spring, Md.-based Holy Cross Health.
CMS discontinues IPPS low wage index policy for 2025: 4 things to know
CMS issued an interim final rule Sept. 30 that will discontinue the hospital inpatient prospective payment system low wage index policy for fiscal 2025.
