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Diabetes group recommends against compounded GLP-1s

Clinicians and patients should avoid using compounded GLP-1 products that are not FDA-approved, the American Diabetes Association wrote in a guidance statement published Dec. 2 in Diabetes Care.

CHS subsidiary buys multiple Arizona urgent care centers

Northwest Urgent Care has wrapped the acquisition of specific urgent care centers in Arizona that are owned and run by Oakland, Calif.-based Carbon Health. 

13 new ASCs in November

Here are 13 ASCs that were opened or announced in November, as reported by Becker’s:

A major gap in cancer treatment: 5 notes

Studies show at least 30% of cancer patients struggle with depression and other mental health conditions, though they often go undiagnosed.

AdventHealth reorganizes hospital leadership

AdventHealth has appointed new leaders at several of its hospitals, with executives transitioning from other system facilities.

An opportunity for a refreshed pharmacy chain model

The shrinking presence of brick-and-mortar pharmacies is opening doors for new chain models to emerge, NJBiz reported Dec. 2.

Texas system names revenue cycle VP

Hamilton (Texas) Healthcare System has named Janice Lewis vice president of revenue cycle, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. 

Tennessee hospital converts to rural emergency hospital

Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro (Tenn.) on Dec. 1 transitioned to the designation of rural emergency hospital, according to The Daily Herald.

University Hospitals' 'Epic first' strategy

University Hospitals, based in Cleveland, is taking a strategic approach to digital transformation by embracing an “Epic first” philosophy. 

Biggest hospital cyberattacks of '24

Hospitals and health systems had a busy year warding off and recovering from cyberattacks in 2024.