Below are 17 things to know on prior authorization that Becker’s has reported on:
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Adverse events rose 19% in 2022, Joint Commission finds
New data from The Joint Commission found that of all reported sentinel events in 2022, 44 percent resulted in severe temporary harm and 20 percent resulted in a patient death.
How 'shape-shifting' antibiotics could combat drug resistance
Observing military tank training prompted John Moses, PhD, a professor and researcher at Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) Laboratory, to develop “shape-shifting” antibiotics in an effort to fight rising instances of drug resistance.
California pharmacist gets 15 years in prison for $11M Tricare scheme
Sandy Mai Trang Nguyen, a former licensed pharmacist in Irvine, Calif., was found guilty on 21 counts of healthcare fraud and sentenced to 180 months in federal prison.
11 numbers ophthalmologists need to know
Though one of the top 10 happiest physician specialties, ophthalmologists are still in short supply.
Pennsylvania hospital debuts GI Genius module
St. Luke’s Carbon Campus in Weissport East, Pa., which is part of Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network, now offers Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius, tnonline.com reported April 4.
Providence to use a blood test to detect cancer
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is expanding its partnership with healthcare company Grail to give patients access to a blood test that can detect hard-to-diagnose cancers.
FDA detects sterilization issues at recalled eye drop manufacturing facility
A new report from the FDA alleges that Global Pharma Healthcare, manufacturer of the recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, did not follow the proper protocol to prevent product contamination at its production facilities, according to …
Carle adds 3 UnityPoint hospitals to its network
Carle Health has added three Peoria, Ill.-based UnityPoint Health – Central Illinois hospitals into its system.
North Dakota health system
Bowman, N.D.-based Southwest Healthcare Services is reporting a data breach that compromised personal information.
