Mehmet Oz, MD, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for CMS administrator, is facing scrutiny for his deep financial ties in the industry.
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How 8 ASC leaders are bracing for upcoming supply tariffs
Several health systems are bracing for potential supply challenges heading into a new presidential term.
Why 5 ASCs closed in 2025
Becker’s has reported on more than five ASC closures so far in 2024.
HHS extends COVID vaccine liability protection through 2029
HHS has extended liability protections for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act through Dec. 31, 2029.
Renowned Philadelphia physician dies at 89
Edward Viner, MD, retired acting chief of medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and chief of medicine emeritus at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J., died of acute myeloid leukemia at his home Dec. 1, according to a Dec. 10 obituary…
Kaiser Permanente's biggest deals in 2024
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, a major employer of physicians, has inked major deals in 2024, expanding its reach in several states.
19 anesthesiologists in the headlines
Here are 19 anesthesiologists who have made Becker’s headlines in the last month:
Massachusetts General Hospital gets $100M for new cancer facility
Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital has received a $100 million gift from Herb Chambers, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, to support the construction of a new facility that will house the Mass General Cancer Center upon completion.
Ultra high-cost drugs to weigh on pharmacy finances: 5 things to know
The introduction of ultra high-cost drugs, such as gene and cell therapies, is set to reshape pharmacy practices, according to a forecast published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists…
The unintended harms of hospital drug testing: 4 takeaways
Hospitals’ drug testing policies can have unintended consequences for women who seek care during pregnancy or after child birth, according to an investigative report published Dec. 11.
