Some health systems are reporting an uptick in emergency department visits after a severe winter weather system moved through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions earlier this week, Fox affiliate WDAF-TV reported Jan. 7.
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5 hospitals set to open in 2025
Although many hospitals closed in the past year due to financial difficulties and other challenges, several health systems are expanding services with new hospitals set to open in 2025.
Specialty pharmacy group taps president
Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP) has named Tim Affeldt, PharmD, vice president of specialty/infusion operations at Fairview Pharmacy Services, as its new president.
Maui Health workers approve contract
Members of the United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaii, a local chapter of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, have approved a new labor contract with Maui Health in Hawaii.
FDA issues draft guidance for AI-enabled devices
The FDA has released draft guidance for developers of AI-enabled medical devices, offering recommendations aimed at ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the devices.
5 recent moves by the 5 biggest GI chains
Gastro Health, GI Alliance, PE GI Solutions, One GI and United Digestive are five of the largest gastroenterology megagroups in the country.
'Optimism' for healthcare M&A in 2025: 5 notes
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions decreased 9% between 2023 and 2024, but an increase in deals is expected in 2025, according to PwC.
NYC Health + Hospitals physicians delay strike
Nearly 1,000 physicians at four NYC Health + Hospitals facilities in New York City have postponed their planned strike by one week.
Southwest Medical Center strikes anesthesia partnership with Sound Physicians
Liberal, Kan.-based Southwest Medical Center has partnered with multi-specialty medical group Sound Physicians to provide comprehensive anesthesia coverage, according to a Jan. 7 report from KSCB News.
The 25 fastest-growing jobs in the US
Physical therapists and advanced practice providers are among the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. across industries, according to LinkedIn’s annual Jobs on the Rise list.
