Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital is piloting the use of blood vending machines to give clinical teams quicker access to blood products, NBC affiliate WAVY reported Jan. 20.
Category: Becker’s Hospital Review
New York commits $188M to new cancer center
The state of New York will provide up to $188 million to help establish a new comprehensive cancer center in the Queens borough of New York City.
Novartis sues HHS over 340B pricing model
Pharmaceutical company Novartis has filed a lawsuit against the HHS over the way drugs are priced under the 340B program.
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged part in opioid crisis
The Justice Department on Jan. 16 filed a civil complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries alleging unlawful dispensation of millions of prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.
Missouri hospital hit with immediate jeopardy over lab deficiencies
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Mo., received an immediate jeopardy warning Dec. 20 after surveyors identified numerous deficient laboratory practices, according to survey documents obtained by Becker’s.
$800M+ vaccine investment aims to boost pandemic readiness
HHS is investing more than $800 million in vaccine development and manufacturing capacity to strengthen the nation’s response capabilities to emerging infectious disease threats, including bird flu.
New York to invest up to $188M in safety-net hospitals: 3 notes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has given preliminary approval for investments in seven hospital and healthcare partnerships through the state’s Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program.
Legionella detected at Nevada hospital
Water testing has revealed elevated levels of Legionella bacteria at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus in Henderson, Nev., ABC affiliate KTNV reported Jan. 17.
McLaren expands stroke care network through telehealth
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has expanded its stroke care network to include Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, Mich., through a stroke-specific telehealth platform.
3 states get green light to sue FDA over mifepristone access
Idaho, Missouri and Kansas have been granted permission to file a lawsuit aimed at restricting access to the abortion medication mifepristone, The Hill reported Jan. 16.
