Historically viewed as cost centers, hospitals and health systems are increasingly identifying their pharmacy departments as “revenue engines,” according to Vizient.
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New trial ordered in Temple Health's $45M malpractice case
A Philadelphia judge ordered a new trial in a $45 million malpractice case against Temple Health on Dec. 5, calling the jury’s original verdict in August “exorbitant.” The case involves a patient who suffered brain damage after aspirating food followin…
GLP-1 barriers begin to break down
Barriers to accessing GLP-1 medications are beginning to break down as drug manufacturers, insurers, and lawmakers look to expand availability, lower costs, and address continued high demand.
What 1 Florida hospital CEO learned from Southwest
Shane Bedward has served as CEO of AdventHealth Dade City (Fla.) for about a month, but his time with the hospital’s parent organization, Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, spans a decade.
New York physician convicted for illegally distributing oxycodone pills
Roya Jafari-Hassad, MD, a physician in Great Neck, N.Y., was found guilty of prescribing oxycodone pills without a legitimate medical purpose.
Trump's FTC pick: 10 things to know
President-elect Donald Trump will appoint Andrew Ferguson as chair of the Federal Trade Commission.
GI's biggest win of 2024
Gastroenterology saw major industry-specific technological advancements in 2024 — especially when it comes to AI.
Why this state is a battleground for CON's controversial future
In October, a North Carolina Supreme Court sent an ophthalmologist’s lawsuit challenging state certificate-of-need laws back to trial with instructions for a much broader trial to determine the law’s constitutionality.
Negative Gen Z stereotypes limiting career growth
Perceptions of Generation Z in the workplace have permeated stereotypes over the last several years, with the generation commonly deemed lazy, spoiled and not team players, according to a Dec. 12 report from KTRH News Radio.
Where female physicians' careers are headed: 9 notes
Nearly half of female physicians feel as though their employer does not prioritize their career growth, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Fighting Glass Ceilings: Medscape Female Physician Career Tracks Report,” published Dec. 11.
