As researchers continue to test the efficacy of the bivalent boosters and COVID-19 treatments, about 3 in 4 COVID-19 infections are from omicron subvariants BQ.1.1, BQ.1 and XBB, CDC data shows.
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Netflix model for antibiotics has potential to curb drug shortages
A bill proposing the federal government pay in advance for unlimited antibiotics, à la Netflix subscription style, is getting renewed attention amid the ongoing shortage of amoxicillin, The New York Times reported Dec. 16.
30 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 9:
Minnesota health system rebrands as part of affiliation with CentraCare
A rural Minnesota health system is rebranding as part of its affiliation with St. Cloud, Minn.-based CentraCare.
Tampa General to launch concierge medicine center, hires physician
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the U.S. with 1,040 licensed beds, is launching a concierge practice based in Jupiter, Fla., and has hired its first physician for the facility.
Centene shakes up leadership team
Health coverage provider Centene made six updates to its leadership team, including three C-suite appointments, according to a Dec. 14 news release from the company.
Georgia system makes 3 leadership changes
Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville has made several changes to its hospital and system leadership teams.
MaineHealth splashes $16.8M on shopping center
Portland-based MaineHealth has acquired the Union Station Plaza shopping center in Portland in a $16.8 million deal, but said it has “no plans to develop the property at this time.”
US may see early peak to flu season
Early signs suggest flu season may peak early in the U.S. this year, though health experts caution the upcoming holiday season could spur another uptick in activity.
9 physician specialties named the most stressful jobs in the country
Urology was named the most stressful job in the country, according to a report from the Labor Department’s Occupational Network.
