A new study published in BMC Medicine suggests antidepressant use may accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia, but some health experts are cautioning against drawing such conclusions.
Category: Channels
Cancer still deadlier for Black Americans: 5 notes
Despite major strides seen in prevention and screening initiatives, Black individuals in the U.S. are still more likely to die from cancer compared to white individuals, according to an American Cancer Society report published Feb. 20 in CA: A Cancer J…
Trump revisits price transparency with new executive order: 5 things to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 25 aimed at boosting healthcare price transparency.
FDA approves Medtronic device for Parkinson's treatment
The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Brainsense Adaptive deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Patient portal messages increase, yet billing remains rare: Survey
Since the pandemic, physicians have seen a 57% increase in online patient portal messages, yet few health systems bill for medical advice messages, a Feb. 25 survey from Vizient found.
Senator launches probe into UnitedHealth's Medicare Advantage billing practices
Senator Chuck Grassley has launched an inquiry into UnitedHealth Group’s Medicare Advantage billing practices following a report from The Wall Street Journal stating the company is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for improperly inf…
CFOs' playbook for 2025: 10 trends shaping hospital finances
Health system CFOs are navigating a rapidly evolving financial landscape marked by rising labor costs, shifting payer dynamics and mounting regulatory pressures.
Indiana system CEO takes leave of absence
Craig Kinyon, president and CEO of Richmond, Ind.-based Reid Health since 2008, has taken an indefinite leave of absence.
1 dead in officer-involved HCA hospital shooting in Texas
HCA Houston Kingwood (Texas) remains fully operational as police investigate the fatal Feb. 24 shooting of a male suspect by a San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office deputy at the facility, spokespeople for the hospital and police confirmed to Becker’s.
NewYork-Presbyterian plans $1.2B cancer center
NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking state approval to build a $1.2 billion cancer and multispecialty center at its Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus in Washington Heights, according to a recently filed Certificate of Need application.
