The latest data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reports that the active number of drug shortages in the U.S. has decreased to 271, down from a high of 323 in the first quarter of 2024.
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Why NYU Langone is betting on molecular oncology
The Perlmutter Cancer Center at New York City-based NYU Langone Health recently launched its new Center for Molecular Oncology, naming Shridar Ganesan, MD, PhD, as director.
Mount Sinai transfers employees, equipment amid Beth Israel closure lawsuit
New York City-based Mount Sinai’s Beth Israel began shifting employees and equipment to other parts of the health system on Jan. 14 to ensure patient care at other facilities amid the hospital’s delayed closure.
Norovirus positivity rate hits 28%, double 2024's peak: 6 notes
A surge in norovirus infections this season has resulted in a 28% positivity rate, more than double 2024’s high, alarming health officials, CBS News reported Jan. 14.
Tampa General's new behavioral health model: What to know
Tampa General is working to embed behavioral health services within each of its primary care practices by the end of 2025.
When Judy Faulkner met KLAS
In 1999, Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner got a call from Kent Gale from KLAS after the EHR vendor came in first in the health IT researcher’s survey of healthcare organizations, she recalled in a January blog post.
Why Sutter Health inked a $1B AI imaging deal
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health furthered its collaboration with GE HealthCare by inking a seven-year deal Jan. 14, one of the health tech company’s largest-ever strategic partnerships with a health system.
Why Hospital for Special Surgery created a new C-suite tech role
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery established a new C-suite role when it named Ashis Barad, MD, chief digital and technology officer in December.
6 health systems with lowered outlooks
Here are six health systems that had their outlooks downgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service since Nov. 5:
St. Luke's sues Idaho attorney general
Idaho’s abortion law conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, according to a lawsuit filed Jan. 14 by St. Luke’s Health System.
