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FDA approves interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris
The FDA has approved Bkemv as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris to treat certain rare diseases.
Massachusetts system to exit bankruptcy
Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare on May 28 filed papers to emerge from bankruptcy, almost eight months after filing for Chapter 11 protection.
Tumors shrink for 62% of patients in Merck study
In a phase 2/3 trial investigating the efficacy of Keytruda with two chemotherapies, tumors shrank among 3 in 5 patients with pleural mesothelioma, Merck said May 29.
Allina Health names new CFO
Doug Watson has been named CFO of Minneapolis-based Allina Health after serving as the system’s interim finance executive since January.
Vermont hospital names chief nursing officer
Jackie Ethier, DNP, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital.
Texas system names new CEO
Edward Banos has been named president and CEO of San Antonio, Texas-based University Health, effective July 1, after a unanimous vote from the Bexar County Hospital District Board of Managers.
UnityPoint cuts operating loss in Q1
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health posted a $3.1 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2024, an improvement from the $29 million operating loss it posted in the same quarter in 2023, according to its May 28 financial report.
FDA proxies don't coincide with better disease outcomes: Yale study
New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine and Atlanta-based Emory University researchers found a weak association between FDA drug proxies and disease outcomes — putting into question the effectiveness of using proxies in the approval process.
Primary care physicians performing fewer outpatient procedures
Primary care physicians are performing fewer procedures, but the Medicare population is growing, a recent study found.
Federal bill seeks to curb 340B eligibility
On May 28, representatives from three states introduced a federal bill to amend the 340B program by recognizing contract pharmacies, restricting pharmacy benefit managers and tightening eligibility criteria.
