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Biden administration OKs ability to seize drug patents to lower costs
After a nearly nine-month review, the Biden administration has determined it has the authority to seize the patents of certain high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer funds — a policy known as march-in rights.
8 most influential drug approvals in 2023: GoodRx
Out of the hundreds of new drugs entering the U.S. market, eight made tailwinds in the healthcare industry, according to GoodRx.
M&A surge prompts healthcare rebranding wave
As hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions have seen a substantial resurgence in 2023, organizations have begun rebranding initiatives in order to embrace new identities to match their affiliated partners.
Healthcare job cuts jump 99% year over year
Healthcare/products companies and manufacturers, including hospitals, have announced the third-most job cuts year to date among 30 industries and sectors measured, according to new analysis shared with Becker’s.
Methodist Le Bonheur names hospital president
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has appointed Trey Eubanks, MD, president of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
PA Licensure Compact gains momentum
Efforts to establish a Physician Assistant Licensure Compact in the U.S. are gaining traction, with Wisconsin becoming the newest state to join this week.
'We don't need another McDonald's': How hospitals can ground themselves in the franchise era
As director of mission integration at California Hospital Medical Center, Samuel Scriven — also a trained chaplain — is like a physical conscience at the tables where decisions are made.
Hawaii health system taps regional COO
Amy Feeley-Austin is the new chief operating officer of the Hawaii Health System Corp.’s West region, according to local reports.
Florida health system receives $25M donation
The Gerald A. and Karen A. Kolschowsky Foundation has donated $25 million toward transformative research and innovative learning for Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System.
The 6 best healthcare data and analytics vendors, per KLAS
Healthcare analytics advisory services company Chartis was rated the highest among companies that provide analytics and data services to healthcare organizations, according to a Dec. 4 KLAS Research Report.
