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Devicemaker recalls potassium chloride injection bags

ICU Medical has issued a nationwide recall for certain lots of potassium chloride injections due to a labeling error. 

Thousands of U of California healthcare workers plan 3-day strike

Thousands of University of California healthcare and research professionals plan to strike Feb. 26-28 across multiple campuses and hospitals after eight months of bargaining.

Trial shows promise of mRNA vaccines in treating pancreatic cancer

A recent study found that mRNA-based vaccines may help to delay the recurrence of pancreatic cancer by generating long-lasting immune responses. 

Lifepoint taps medical group services CFO

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has named Laura Hinson as medical group services CFO, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. 

The policy changes ASCA is fighting for in 2025 — and what's at stake

As federal policy updates come out of Washington at a rapid pace under a new presidential administration, ASC leaders and physicians remain watchful of policy shifts and legislation that will directly impact their practices. 

Orlando Health to close 298-bed hospital acquired in October

Orlando (Fla.) Health will close Rockledge Hospital and four hospital-based outpatient departments, effective April 22, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.

Dana-Farber names pediatric oncology leader

Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, has been named chair of pediatric oncology at Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Top 5 cybersecurity concerns for healthcare in 2025

Ransomware deployments were listed as healthcare executives’ and cybersecurity professionals’ top concern for 2025, according to a Feb. 18 report from Health-ISAC.

100 top critical access hospitals, by state

The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 12. 

Where cardiology grows next

Cardiology has emerged as a leading specialty in the ASC industry, and the specialty has a number of promising areas of growth in the coming years: