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Cardinal Health to acquire Integrated Oncology Network for $1.1B
Cardinal Health plans to acquire Integrated Oncology Network for $1.115 billion in cash, expanding its business into oncology services, according to a Sept. 20 news release from the company.
Chemotherapy patients under Medicare Advantage use fewer resources: Study
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries used what amounted to $8,718 less in resources than traditional Medicare beneficiaries within six months of beginning chemotherapy treatment, according to a study published Sept. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
FTC sues nation's 3 largest PBMs: 10 notes
After weeks of internal disagreements at the Federal Trade Commission about pharmacy benefit managers, the agency said Sept. 20 that it is suing CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts over allegedly inflating insulin prices.
HCA Utah hospital names COO
Rustin Beck has been named COO of Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, according to a Sept. 20 LinkedIn post from the hospital.
Change Healthcare overhauls systems after cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare had to “start over” with its computer systems following a ransomware attack in February, Cyberscoop reported Sept. 19.
Drugmakers to discontinue fentanyl 'lollipops': FDA
Drugmakers will discontinue the sales of a controversial class of fentanyl-based painkillers by the end of September, the FDA confirmed Sept. 16.
Top-ranked hospitals for coronary bypass, by state
Florida has the most top ranked hospitals for coronary bypass in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards.
Bionpharma recalls pneumonia medication
Bionpharma is recalling a batch of pneumonia drug Atovaquone Oral Suspension after it was found to be contaminated with Cohnella bacteria.
Ohio hospital COO steps down
Bernie Albertini stepped down from his role as administrator and chief operating officer of East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, effective Sept. 16.
$25M gift to fund Michigan Medicine breast cancer center
Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine will establish the Weiser Family Center for Breast Cancer after receiving a $25 million gift from the Weiser Charitable Foundation.
