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Car crashes into New Jersey medical office building

Non-life threatening injuries have been reported after a car crashed into a medical office building in Wyckoff, N.J., on the morning of Jan. 3, according to a report from Daily Voice Bergen County.

Most influential drug approvals of 2024: GoodRx

Of the hundreds of drugs that entered the U.S. market in 2024, GoodRx has named 19 of them as the most notable. 

14 recent hospital, health system executive moves

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Dec. 24:

40+ cardiologists on the move in 2024

Here are more than 40 cardiologists who joined new hospital, health systems and clinics, as reported by Becker’s in 2024:

Pennsylvania health system to acquire 16th hospital

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Grand View Health in Sellersville, Pa.

Where CRNA policy changed in 2024

Here are several states that saw changes in CRNA policies in the past year, from reimbursement declines to alleviated supervision requirements: 

Providence asks to renew talks with physicians ahead of strike

Renton, Wash.-based Providence received a strike notice on Dec. 30 from the Oregon Nurses Association, a union that represents nearly 5,000 Providence workers, including physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners. The health system said its lead …

The states that expanded colonoscopy coverage on Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, patients in four states now have full insurance coverage for their colonoscopy procedures. 

Procedures that will drive ASC growth in 2025

Here are what three ASC leaders told Becker’s they see coming down the pipeline as procedures continue to migrate from the hospital to ASC setting in 2025.

US port workers threaten 2nd strike: 5 things to know

Port workers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are threatening to strike on Jan. 15, as contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, remain stalled over issues of automation and job protections.&nbs…