Becton Dickinson plans to sell its surgical devices business and three manufacturing plants as part of a divestment planned for the end of 2023.
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Following Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb files suit over drug price negotiations
Bristol Myers Squibb followed Merck’s steps and filed suit against the Inflation Reduction Act’s upcoming allowance for Medicare to negotiate with drugmakers over their most expensive products, according to court documents.
5 revenue cycle leaders on how to retain, attract workers without breaking the bank
Five revenue cycle leaders recently shared with Becker’s their thoughts on how to attract and retain talent amid workforce shifts and strict budgets.
Illumina launches new innovation, venture studio
Illumina Ventures, a healthcare innovation venture firm partnered with life sciences company Illumina, launched Illumina Ventures Lab, an accelerator program that will work with early-stage companies in the life sciences industry.
The secrets to ASC success
Three leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the secrets to ASC success:
Adena Health outlook revised to negative amid expectations of slow recovery
While it had an “A-” rating affirmed on a series of bonds June 16, Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health saw its outlook revised from stable to negative, according to S&P Global.
Providence Swedish taps new chief medical officer
Providence Swedish North Puget Sound in Everett, Wash., has named James Park, MD, as its new chief medical officer.
Infection control experts call for better nursing home care standards
One-third of COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic were associated with nursing homes, which is leading infection control experts to push for more oversight from Congress, according to a June 20 news release from the Association for Professionals in Infe…
CoxHealth CNO, VP of clinical services to retire after 42-year career
Lynne Yaggy, MSN, RN, chief nursing office at Cox Medical Center Branson (Mo.) and vice president of clinical services for Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth, is retiring after 42 years in the healthcare industry.
Man assaults 3 patients at Kansas Ascension hospital: Police
A 28-year-old man allegedly entered Wichita, Kan.-based Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and sexually assaulted three female patients, The Wichita Eagle reported June 16.
