Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered into a $10 billion definitive agreement with New York City-based Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, to take the company private.
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Prospect taking steps to close Crozer's 2 remaining hospitals
Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings plans to file a motion to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa., and Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, Pa., The Philadelphia Inquirer reported March 6.
Why Children's Minnesota's CEO sees change ahead for pediatrics
In more than seven years as CEO of Children’s Minnesota, Mark Gorelick, MD, has kept a sharp focus on improving patient experience.
Some tariffs delayed; judge blocks federal funding freeze — 5 healthcare updates
President Donald Trump has granted temporary tariff exemptions on imports from Mexico and Canada that are covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, signed by President Trump during his first term.
Mount Sinai expands staff mental health program to public
New York City-based Mount Sinai is expanding its resilience-focused behavioral health services to the general public, building on a program originally developed to support its workforce during the pandemic.
Washington state advances bill to relax hospital worker break-time regulations
The Washington State House of Representatives has advanced a bill to allow meal- and rest-break schedule flexibility for hospital workers.
US workers' confidence drops below 2020 levels: LinkedIn
Confidence in job stability among U.S. employees has dropped to its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic, according to a March 6 LinkedIn News post.
Best practices for ambulatory pharmacies: ISMP
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has introduced its first set of targeted medication safety best practices for community and ambulatory pharmacies.
The common drug that may prevent cancer spread
A new study found that aspirin may help prevent some cancers from spreading by enhancing the immune system’s ability to attack metastatic cells.
MD Anderson to launch nurse academy
Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will establish a nursing leadership academy as part of the center’s Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing with a $9 million gift from the F.W. Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation.
