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California bill looks to nix most mandatory reporting for domestic violence cases
A California bill that would nix most of healthcare providers’ mandatory reporting requirements for domestic violence cases has passed the General Assembly vote, Pasadena Now reported May 20.
Most weight loss drug users quit before seeing benefits, BCBS Association finds
A majority of patients taking weight loss drugs discontinue use of their medication before reaching a clinically meaningful health benefit, according to new research published May 21 by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
62% of Americans favor ACA despite Trump criticism
The majority of Americans are in favor of the Affordable Care Act despite disagreement over the healthcare reform law by the presidential contenders in the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch.
How Providence aims to 'deconstruct and diversify' healthcare
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is making progress on several key initiatives to “deconstruct and diversify healthcare” by investing in areas including non-acute care, IT services and technology platforms, according to financial documents published May …
Genetic test could reveal weight loss potential of Ozempic, Wegovy
A $350 genetic test developed by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and subsequently licensed to Phenomic Sciences, seeks to assign risk scores to patients regarding their likelihood of responding well to GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs like Wego…
Indiana Hospital Association selects interim president
The Indiana Hospital Association announced May 20 that Blake Dye, the former senior vice president at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, will serve as its interim president effective immediately.
FDA approves 2 Eylea biosimilars
The FDA granted approval to Biocon Biologics’ drug Yesafili and Samsung Bioepis and Biogen’s drug Opuviz, the agency announced May 20. The two drugs are biosimilars for Eylea, an injection made by Regeneron that is used to treat wet age-related macular…
Howard Brown Health to shutter 2 Chicago clinics
Chicago-based Howard Brown Health has shared plans to close its Chicago clinics this fall.
Finger Lakes Health COO to retire, new leadership named
Geneva, N.Y.-based UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health COO Frank Korich has shared plans to retire in July. Lara Turbide, will succeed Mr. Korich and begin her role as COO, effective July 8.
Moffitt Cancer Center taps CFO
Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center has named Joanna Weiss CFO and executive vice president.
