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'Laser-focused on innovation': How a Nebraska health system excels in digital

A pediatric health system in Nebraska won a top award for EHRs and digital health by being “laser-focused on innovation,” a leader told Becker’s.

3 'boomerang' CEOs in 1 month

Three hospital CEOs have returned to their former workplaces in the past month.

Encompass taps CEO for Tennessee rehab hospital

Matt Pearson has been named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin (Tenn.).

Aspirion names CEO

Revenue cycle management company Aspirion has named Nick Giannasi CEO, effective immediately.

9 drugs now in shortage

Here are nine new drug shortages to know, according to databases compiled by the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Cleveland Clinic CEO: The future of AI and quantum computing in healthcare

Cleveland Clinic is on the forefront of digital transformation and AI integration into healthcare. What’s next for the system?

FDA lifts clinical hold on combined COVID-19-influenza vaccine trials

Novavax received clearance from the FDA to move forward with phase 3 clinical trials for its COVID-19-influenza combination (CIC) and standalone influenza vaccines. 

GLP-1, SGLT2s lower mortality risk by 74% in stroke survivors: Study

Stroke survivors who took GLP-1 or SGLT2 medications had a 74% lower risk of death, according to a preliminary study being presented at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions, set for Nov. 16-18. 

Hypertension in the US: 5 notes

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. had hypertension between August 2021 and 2023, though men were less likely to be aware of their status.

Hippocratic AI forms visionary advisor board

Hippocratic AI, the pioneering company behind the first safety-focused large language model for healthcare, is set to reshape the healthcare landscape with the guidance of its newly established Healthcare Advisory Board.