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Newly acquired Novo Nordisk plant struggles to meet quality standards, FDA finds
Last fall, FDA inspectors found multiple safety and quality issues at one of the manufacturing sites Novo Nordisk has agreed to purchase, according to a Feb. 6 Bloomberg report.
Intermountain hospital names chief medical officer
Intermountain Health has named Elizabeth Withers, MD, chief medical officer of its Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colo. Her appointment became effective Feb. 5.
More needed to fix No Surprises Act, hospital group says
The American Hospital Association said more changes are needed to address issues critical to the functionality of the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution process.
Amazon cuts jobs in healthcare divisions
Amazon is eliminating a few hundred roles at One Medical and in its online pharmacy unit Amazon Pharmacy, Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, confirmed to Becker’s.
NYU Langone, UCLA receive $13M grant for diabetes equity hub
New York City-based NYU Langone Health, Los Angeles-based UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, and Montefiore Health System announced a $13 million pledge from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to establish a hub f…
Hawaii hospital transfers patients due to broken AC unit
Wahiawa (Hawaii) General Hospital shut down inpatient operations for multiple days due to a broken air conditioning system, KITV News reported Feb. 5.
American College of Emergency Physicians launches 'medical Netflix'
The American College of Emergency Physicians has launched an artificial intelligence-powered learning platform for physicians and emergency medical professionals for continuing education and quick reference to emergency medicine best practices.
'Money dysmorphia' plagues younger generations
When it comes to money, Gen Zers and millennials are insecure. But many of them don’t need to be — and that “money dysmorphia” is hurting their financial decisions, according to a recent survey from Credit Karma.
CMS notifies HCA Mission Hospital of immediate jeopardy status
CMS has sent a letter to HCA’s Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., to notify leadership that the hospital is in immediate jeopardy and must take action to avert the loss of federal funding, according to letters obtained by the Asheville Watchdog.
Louisiana hospital taps executives for dual roles
University Medical Center New Orleans, part of LCMC Health, also based in New Orleans, has appointed several leaders to new roles on its executive team.
