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Why GLP-1s might treat a plethora of conditions
Hundreds of clinical trials are researching how drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro affect a plethora of conditions, Nature reported Sept. 25.
Hospital CEO exits, by state, territory
A Challenger, Gray & Christmas report published Sept. 26 showed that 12 hospital CEOs left their roles in August, down from 16 reported in the same month last year. Those exits spanned the U.S., according to data provided to Becker’s by the executive c…
7 CEO moves at California hospitals in September
Becker’s has reported on multiple CEO moves at California-based hospitals and health systems in September, including resignations and new appointments.
Massachusetts seizes Steward hospital to prevent closure
Gov. Maura Healey has seized control of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Mass., through eminent domain to ensure the hospital remains open and transfers operations to Boston Medical Center.
AbbVie drug shows promise in treating Parkinson's: 3 notes
AbbVie’s tavapadon has demonstrated positive results as a monotherapy for early Parkinson’s disease, according to a Sept. 26 news release from the drugmaker.
3 rural hospitals on the horizon
Between 2020 and March, 36 rural hospitals across the U.S. have closed. Hundreds of others are at immediate risk of closure because of financial difficulties.
Cottage Health to offer workers homes below market rates
Employees at Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Cottage Health will be able to purchase homes at below-market rates, following the success of a program implemented by the system a decade ago.
40K grant to help fund home visits at California hospital
A $40,000 grant will allow Alameda (Calif.) Health System physicians to offer home visits to patients.
Advocate tests 3 virtual nursing models
As healthcare searches for the ideal virtual nursing model, Advocate Health has been experimenting with several frameworks since January 2023, according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer of Advocate’s Midwest region.
Parrish Healthcare to take over Health First cancer center
Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First will transfer ownership of its Health First Cancer Institute building to Titusville, Fla.-based Parrish Healthcare as part of the health systems’ collaboration.
