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CIDRAP unveils road map to next-generation COVID-19 vaccines: 3 notes

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy in Minneapolis published a road map to guide the development of COVID-19 vaccines that offer broad protection against emerging variants and other coronaviruses that may pos…

'Now is not the time to upend healthcare labor markets:' AHA wants FTC noncompete proposal scrapped

The American Hospital Association has called on the Federal Trade Commission to withdraw its proposed rule to ban noncompete agreements, which prevent employees from leaving for a rival or starting a competing business for a period of time after their …

HIPAA breaches down, compliance is up, OCR reports

HIPAA-covered organizations reported 609 breaches in 2021, down 7 percent from 2020, according to a new report from the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights. 

Strike set at 3 Kaiser-affiliated hospitals in Hawaii

United Public Workers members are set to strike Feb. 22 at three Maui Health hospitals in Hawaii.  

FDA may greenlight Pfizer's RSV shot by summer

The FDA will decide whether to approve Pfizer’s vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus in August. The shot is administered to expectant mothers and protects infants from severe disease through their first six months of life, the drugmaker sa…

Georgia senators slash funding for Augusta University Medical College's Epic EHR install

State funding for an Epic EHR at Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia was cut from $105 million to $50 million, WRDW reported Feb. 21. 

Mark Cuban's drug company partners with diabetes management platform

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. is teaming up with Diathrive Health to improve healthcare access and lower associated costs for individuals living with diabetes, according to a Feb. 20 announcement.

How gastroenterologists feel about biosimilars

All gastroenterologists are at least somewhat comfortable prescribing biosimilars to their patients, according to Cardinal Health’s 2023 “Biosimilars Report,” which surveyed over 350 providers in four physician specialties. 

Arkansas physician pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault

Vafa Ferdowsian, DPM, pleaded not guilty on charges of rape and sexual assault in the second degree. 

HCA pharmacy to consolidate as concerns mount

The Mission Cancer Center Pharmacy in Asheville, N.C., is set to close March 3, and services will be consolidated into the main hospital’s pharmacy.