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FDA issues warning on anaphylaxis risk with MS drugs

The FDA has added a boxed warning, its most serious designation, to Copaxone and Glatopa due to the risk of anaphylaxis, a rare but serious allergic reaction. 

Why BayCare is putting innovation first in 2025

As Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System prepares for 2025, CIO Lynnette Clinton said the organization is prioritizing a forward-thinking agenda, with innovation and AI at the forefront.

Baxter boosts allocations to 100% for 2 IV solutions: 3 notes

Baxter International has increased  allocations for two U.S. IV solutions to 100% following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene at its North Cove, N.C., facility, according to a letter to customers available on the website of the American Ho…

Healthcare bankruptcies declined in 2024 but large filings remain elevated: Report

While healthcare bankruptcy filings declined 28% from a six-year peak in 2023, 2024 saw the second-highest level of bankruptcies since 2019, according to a Jan. 22 report published by Gibbins Advisors, a healthcare restructuring advisory firm.

UMass Memorial to build ED following Steward hospital closure

Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health plans to build a standalone emergency department following the Aug. 31 closure of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s  Ayer-based Nashoba Valley Medical Center.

Tennessee health system back online after network outage

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger is back online after a network outage Jan. 22.

Ransomware groups disproportionately targeting healthcare: Report

Healthcare is the third-most-targeted industry by ransomware groups, a Jan. 22 report from Black Kite Research, a third-party cyber risk intelligence company, found. 

AMA's 3 asks for the new Congress

The American Medical Association said the 119th Congress can create “a lasting legacy of health reform” starting with the expedited passage of three pieces of legislation:

What's next for healthcare AI in 2025

If 2024 was any indication, healthcare artificial intelligence will continue to evolve rapidly in 2025.

Indiana hospital to rebrand after joining Deaconess Health

Jasper, Ind.-based Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center this summer will change its name to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.