Google Health announced its search function will soon be able to identify community health centers and provide consumers with information on which facilities have free or low-cost care options.
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Top 50 health system, hospital supply chains
The Global Healthcare Exchange revealed March 14 its list of the top 50 supply chains among hospitals and health systems.
Connecticut hospitals criticize governor's cost-cutting approach
Proposed legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs in Connecticut is facing hurdles as hospitals disagree with the governor’s approach on how to do so, according to a March 13 CT Mirror report.
Justice Department sues Rite Aid for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions
The U.S. government is suing pharmacy chain Rite Aid alleging that it ignored “obvious red flags” when filling opioid prescriptions between 2014 and 2019, according to a March 14 report from The Washington Post.
Novartis identifies potential bidders for its ophthalmology assets
In November, it was reported that global healthcare company Novartis was considering the potential sale of its ophthalmology business.
Kroger mail-order pharmacy service 'improperly' shared patient data, chain says
No financial or clinical information was affected in January when “certain patients’ names and email addresses were improperly shared” between Kroger’s postal prescription service and its grocery business, the company said March 10.
Baptist Memorial makes 10 leadership changes
Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Health Care has promoted or appointed new CEOs/administrators for eight of its hospitals, according to news releases shared with Becker’s. The health system has also made leadership changes for its hospital operati…
5 things to know about SCA Health's new CEO
SCA Health has promoted Jason Strauss from president to CEO, as former CEO Caitlin Zulla was promoted to CEO of Optum Health’s east region.
US tops list of countries training the best nurses
Researchers have identified the top 16 countries for producing the best nurses, financial website Insider Monkey reported March 13.
States ranked by number of practicing anesthesiologists
California has the most practicing anesthesiologists of any state, according to data collected in January 2023 by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
