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Federal court revives hundreds of lawsuits over osteoporosis drug
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated more than 500 lawsuits against drugmaker Merck & Co. because of its osteoporosis drug Fosamax, which plaintiffs allege increases risk of thigh bone fractures, according to court documents reviewed by Becker’s.
Inside the GLP-1 'price war'
GLP-1 manufacturers are now offering significant discounts to entice payers and employers to cover their popular medications, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 20.
Following the 'squiggly' path to the C-suite: 3 things to know
The path to top executive roles is less straightforward than it once was, with leaders often gaining experience across various industries, job functions and companies.
CommonSpirit hospital in Iowa taps president
Kristen Blum was named president of CHI Health Mercy-Council Bluffs (Iowa), according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
Akron Children's to end contract with specialist group
Akron (Ohio) Children’s plans to end its contract with the medical group that employs neonatologists working in its neonatal ICU in March, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
New York hospital promotes CFO, taps COO
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center has promoted two executive leaders, with Rick Braun Jr. stepping into the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Matthew DuBois becoming vice president and CFO, effective Oct. 20.
White House to allocate $9M for women's health
The Biden administration will allocate nearly $9 million in grants aimed at improving women’s health access in 14 states and Washington, D.C.
Ochsner Health names hospital's 1st woman CEO
Beth Walker, who has served as CEO of Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans since 2019, has been appointed CEO of Ochsner Health’s flagship facility.
Surgery better than GLP-1s for kidney disease: Study
Amid expectations that the popularity of GLP-1 drugs will decrease bariatric surgery rates, a Cleveland Clinic-led study found these surgeries might be more effective than GLP-1s for some patients.
U of Virginia faculty senate pledges resolution to med school complaints
Members of the University of Virginia Faculty Senate in Charlottesville are showing support for their colleagues in the university’s medical school in response to an alleged toxic work environment at the medical school and UVA Health, The Daily Progres…
