The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has partnered with SLI Medical to ship 41,000 cases of IV fluids to the U.S. to help mitigate an ongoing shortage exacerbated by disruptions at a Baxter plant in North Carolina.
Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland has received a $16 million gift to establish a clinic for pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to host its newest Seacrest Studio, a facility designed to provide pediatric patients with interactive experiences in radio, television, and new media.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has levied a $548,265 fine against Aurora-based Children’s Hospital Colorado for violating HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine posted an operating income of $339.7 million (3.6% margin) for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, down slightly from a $366.1 million (4.2% margin) operating gain in the previous fiscal year.
New projections for U.S. life expectancy forecast a slight increase by 2050, though the nation is expected to fall behind many other nations in global health rankings, according to research published Dec. 5 in The Lancet.