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When layoffs go digital
The days of face-to-face meetings to communicate a layoff or termination are in the rearview mirror for some large companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 20.
FDA issues warning on Medline fluid delivery sets over potential high-risk issue
The FDA has issued an early warning regarding Medline Fluid Delivery Sets, which may pose a significant health risk due to a potentially incorrect assembly, according to a Dec. 30 news release from the agency.
Former Epic executive to lead ChristianaCare EHR switch
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has hired a new executive to oversee its switch to an Epic EHR.
FDA finalizes nonprescription drug rule: 5 notes
The FDA has finalized a rule that establishes requirements for nonprescription drug products with additional conditions for nonprescription use (ACNU).
21 states raising minimum wage in 2025
Minimum wage increases took effect on Jan. 1 in 21 states, impacting more than 9.2 million workers and resulting in a projected total wage increase of $5.7 billion annually, according to an analysis from the Economic Policy Institute.
PBMs facing increasing pressure: 4 things to know
Pharmacy benefit managers are coming under growing scrutiny as policymakers push for reforms to address their role in rising drug prices, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 30.
California hospital restores IT network following cyber incident
Watsonville Community Hospital in California has fully restored access to its IT network after a cyberattack in late November forced the facility to adopt downtime procedures.
Nearly 1,000 New York City hospital physicians plan strike: 5 things to know
Nearly 1,000 physicians at four NYC Health + Hospitals facilities in New York City plan to strike Jan. 13.
Business leaders pushed for national search for OHSU leader
Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University on Dec. 20 established a presidential search committee after its board of directors tabled a motion in October to appoint a new leader.
California medical debt reporting ban takes effect: 4 things to know
A new California law took effect Jan. 1 that bars health providers and debt collectors from reporting medical debt information to credit agencies, CalMatters reported.
