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Wisconsin lawmakers look to rename VA medical center
Wisconsin congressional delegates are pushing a bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, Wis., after Jason Simcakoski.
Alzheimer's drug works to break barriers in more than 1 way
Aduhelm, a drug that received accelerated approval from the FDA for Alzheimer’s treatment, has shown success in early trials. Now researchers are working to find a way to deliver more of the drug to the brain to boost its effectiveness, according…
The top states where Gen Z is moving to and from
Connecticut leads a list of the top states for net migration of Generation Z.
Ascension ramps up joint ventures
Health systems are pursuing joint ventures and service line partnerships in multiple sectors this year, including outpatient surgery, behavioral health, post-acute care, physician services, urgent care and hospital-at-home programs.
The advice CEOs put to use in their 1st year on the job
A number of hospitals and health systems appointed new CEOs early last year. Though these CEOs were new to the role and maybe even to the organization, they brought with them past experiences and lessons learned from others, which they were able t…
Geisinger secures grant to propel virtual nursing
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to expand its virtual nursing program in Pennsylvania.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles rolls out virtual nursing
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will join the ranks of hospitals instituting a virtual nursing program.
New Jersey governor pushes medical debt relief
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is urging the state Legislature to pass a package of bills aimed to “help families avoid being caught in a medical debt trap and require every medical bill to be clear and transparent,” NorthJersey.com reported Jan. 9.
Maine health system facility to end urgent care services
Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare is ending urgent care services at its Maine Urgent Care location on Sabattus Street in the city, the Sun Journal reported Jan. 5.
BayCare names VP of applications
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health has named Breanda Goralski its vice president of applications.
