Category: News and Analysis

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.

Emory launches Healthcare Test Kitchen Lab

Emory University in Atlanta recently launched a Healthcare Test Kitchen Lab to examine how pathogens spread in clinical settings and to inform infection prevention protocols. 

Cedars-Sinai creates health sciences university: 4 notes

Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai has established a health sciences university to expand graduate education opportunities and offer pathways into allied healthcare careers. 

Baptist Health names executive director of revenue cycle compliance

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Baptist Health named Johnny Tureaud as executive director of revenue cycle compliance, according to an Oct. 28 LinkedIn post.

Cleveland Clinic, Cavaliers break ground on new facility

Cleveland Clinic has broken ground on a new training facility for the Cleveland Cavaliers, which will also offer care to the general public. The two have also extended their long-standing partnership. 

Cleveland Clinic, Cavaliers break ground on new facility

Cleveland Clinic has broken ground on a new training facility for the Cleveland Cavaliers, which will also offer care to the general public. The two have also extended their long-standing partnership. 

78 executives reveal key role shifts

Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their team’s evolving roles and skills.