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Asthma drug linked to severe mental health side effects: FDA

A new study on asthma medication Singulair has raised concerns about its potential mental health side effects, USA Today reported Nov. 24. 

Mississippi medical center faces Stark law allegations 

A federal district court in Mississippi has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Corinth, Miss.-based Magnolia Regional Health Center and its joint venture cancer center, Magnolia Cancer Center, alleging Stark law and antikickback violations, J…

5 largest malpractice payouts in 2024

In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high, with 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, and more than half of those verdicts exceeding $25 million. 

Trump tariffs could drive up generic drug costs: 5 takeaways

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign imports could lead to higher costs for generic drugs, policy experts say. 

Trump tariffs could drive up generic drug costs: 5 takeaways

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign imports could lead to higher costs for generic drugs, policy experts say. 

Trump's pick for CDC director: 10 things to know

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated David Weldon, MD, who has been a medical doctor for 40 years and an Army veteran, as the director pick for the Center for Disease Control. 

What to know about Trump's surgeon general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Janette Nesheiwat, MD, a double board-certified physician, to serve as surgeon general.

Care New England CFO on Epic integration, 1.25% operating margin target

Todd Conklin, executive vice president and CFO of Care New England, is working to steer the Providence, R.I.-based health system through industry challenges while implementing strategic initiatives for growth and efficiency.

Care New England CFO on Epic integration, 1.25% operating margin target

Todd Conklin, executive vice president and CFO of Care New England, is working to steer the Providence, R.I.-based health system through industry challenges while implementing strategic initiatives for growth and efficiency.

Sharp workers reach deal with pay raises of up to 35%

Nearly 5,000 front-line healthcare workers represented by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West at San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare have approved their first labor contract, according to a joint news release shared with Becker’s.