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U of Maryland Medical System partners with tech company to boost population health, reduce admin tasks

Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical System has partnered with tech company Curation Health to use data analytics to improve population health and reduce administrative tasks for providers.

Number of patients experiencing long COVID-19 has dropped, data shows

Since June, the number of individuals who experience long COVID-19 has dropped, the Kaiser Family Foundation wrote of its findings after examining CDC data on long COVID-19. On top of that, more than 50 percent of patients who once reported having long…

Precision oncology company Guardant Health lays off 130 employees

Precision oncology company Guardant Health has laid off about 130 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, GenomeWeb reported.

Washington system names Kelly Allen chief nursing officer

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Wash., has appointed Kelly Allen, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. Ms. Allen played a crucial role in leading the organization through the challenges of COVID-19, serving in her previous capacity as the system’…

FDA floats looser blood donation rules for gay, bisexual men

The FDA issued draft guidance Jan. 27 to loosen blood donation eligibility rules for gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships.  

Ohio hospital accused of sharing patient information with third parties, like Meta

A lawsuit was filed Jan. 10 accusing Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital of sending patient information to Meta and other third parties using code on their website, ABC affiliate WCPO reported.

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses push back on alleged doubling of retiree healthcare costs

Nurses at New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are accusing hospital management of attempting to double retiree healthcare rates that were confirmed before and after a new contract was approved. Hospital leaders, meanwhile, contend they ar…

Consolidation in the ASC industry: 3 stats to know 

While the ASC industry remains largely fragmented, the industry is slowly consolidating, according to a Jan. 26 report from VMG Health. 

How ASC inflation adjustments have shifted 

ASC annual net inflation adjustments saw an average increase of 2 percent since 2015, according to a Jan. 26 report from VMG Health. 

CVS, Walmart to cut hours at most pharmacies in March

Two national chains will reduce operation hours at their pharmacies this spring, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 27.