The American Pharmacists Association has launched a new platform, Health Shifts, that aims to address workforce shortages in the pharmacy industry.
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Woman reaches tentative settlement in ASC lawsuit
A woman who sued an orthopedic ASC claiming its practices “prioritized profit over care” and retaliation reached a tentative settlement, My News LA reported Feb. 6.
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:
How Beth Israel Lahey Health tackled the pandemic
Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health will mark its sixth anniversary as a system this March. Serving eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, the system operates 14 hospitals and several ambulatory sites. Since its founding, communi…
Healthcare contends with aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing: 5 updates
It’s been just over a month since the tragic murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry and exposed public frustrations with insurers. In the aftermath, tensions have escalated, with healthcare organiz…
Don't 'cannibalize' virtual nurses, nurse leaders say
As health systems tinker with various virtual nursing models, cases for and against on-site programs are emerging.
FDA slow to address concerns in wake of drug recalls: Report
A series of recalls from India-based company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has raised concerns about the safety of drugs manufactured overseas and the FDA’s role in ensuring public safety, ProPublica reported Dec. 12.
UChicago Medicine partners with Energy Department on AI
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has partnered with the Energy Department to harness the technology of the department’s Argonne National Laboratory toward the development of treatments for drug-resistant cancers.
Hospital margins dip as long-term capital spending increases
Hospitals continue to see high labor and supply expenses, and margins are dipping as they embark on new capital projects, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report, released Nov. 12.
New York system to close dialysis clinic
Warsaw, N.Y.-based Wyoming County Community Health System will close its dialysis clinic in Morris, N.Y., due to ongoing financial losses and staffing challenges.
