The debate over certificate of need requirements for hospitals and health centers in Georgia continues after lawmakers advanced a tweaked proposal for a less restrictive license, according to a Feb. 21 report in The Georgia Sun.
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COVID-19-driven drop in cancer screenings didn't lead to spike in cases, Epic finds
After scouring more than 373,000 diagnoses in EHRs, researchers at Epic found that the COVID-19-induced drop in cancer screenings did not lead to a significant spike in breast, cervical or colon cancer cases.
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.
