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New Senate Finance Committee Chairman's healthcare agenda
Sen. Mike Crapo has been named chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees more than 50% of the federal budget, including healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
New Senate Finance Committee Chairman's healthcare agenda
Sen. Mike Crapo has been named chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees more than 50% of the federal budget, including healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
ED visits rise after severe winter storm hits Midwest
Some health systems are reporting an uptick in emergency department visits after a severe winter weather system moved through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions earlier this week, Fox affiliate WDAF-TV reported Jan. 7.
5 hospitals set to open in 2025
Although many hospitals closed in the past year due to financial difficulties and other challenges, several health systems are expanding services with new hospitals set to open in 2025.
Specialty pharmacy group taps president
Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP) has named Tim Affeldt, PharmD, vice president of specialty/infusion operations at Fairview Pharmacy Services, as its new president.
Maui Health workers approve contract
Members of the United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaii, a local chapter of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, have approved a new labor contract with Maui Health in Hawaii.
FDA issues draft guidance for AI-enabled devices
The FDA has released draft guidance for developers of AI-enabled medical devices, offering recommendations aimed at ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the devices.
5 recent moves by the 5 biggest GI chains
Gastro Health, GI Alliance, PE GI Solutions, One GI and United Digestive are five of the largest gastroenterology megagroups in the country.
'Optimism' for healthcare M&A in 2025: 5 notes
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions decreased 9% between 2023 and 2024, but an increase in deals is expected in 2025, according to PwC.
