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Christus system names COO
Beaumont-based Christus Southeast Texas Health System has named Kevin Parsley chief operating officer, Beaumont Enterprise reported Nov. 29.
Denver Health administers 1st shots of Ebola vaccines
In a milestone moment in the Mile High City, on Nov. 27, Denver Health administered the first live Ebola vaccine for preventative measures to some patients, 9News reported.
BJC, Saint Luke's move forward with 28-hospital merger
St. Louis-based BJC Healthcare and Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke’s Health System — which signed a letter of intent to combine in May — have satisfied all regulatory reviews and reached a definitive agreement to merge.
US life expectancy up in 2022, but still not at pre-pandemic levels
Life expectancy for adults in the U.S. increased to 77.5 years in 2022 — up 1.1 years from 2021 — but the average is still not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Cancer association releases new guidelines on patient financial support
Patients who have a cancer diagnosis and also struggle to find the financial means to pay for needed oncology services tend to have worse outcomes, according to the Association of Community Cancer Centers. Connecting the dots for those patients is the …
Struggling Mississippi Hospital still up for lease; 2 bids rejected
Two bids on Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital have been rejected by City Council members, Delta News reported Nov. 29.
FDA again warns drug facility where workers poured acid on quality data
The FDA sent another warning to an Intas Pharmaceuticals plant in India, where investigators imposed import bans in late 2022 after finding shredded quality control documents doused in acid.
Newly merged Pennsylvania system sees $22M loss
Newly created Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System is off to a shaky financial start, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Nov. 29.
Mayo's $5B investment redefines the future of healthcare spaces
Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion campus redesign isn’t just about architecture, it’s about dedicating resources to enhance healthcare with the goal of improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall experience for both patients and providers, Craig Daniel…
FDA warns patients, providers about new issue with Philips CPAP machines
In a Nov. 28 safety alert, the FDA warned patients and healthcare providers to carefully monitor Philips machines used for obstructive sleep apnea after receiving reports that the machines have shown signs of overheating.
