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14 med schools offering free tuition, full-ride scholarships
Twenty-two U.S. undergraduate universities currently offer free tuition options for students, with a handful of medical schools, including New York City-based New York University and Bethesda, Md.-based F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, following su…
Unity Health appoints new CEO
Searcy, Ark.-based Unity Health has named Mark Amox president and CEO, effective Nov. 1.
Atlanta officials hold off on plan to turn Wellstar hospital into equity center
The Atlanta City Council has tabled a proposal to turn Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center into an equity center upon its Nov. 1 closure, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Oct. 12.
USDA awards $110M toward improving rural healthcare
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has invested $110 million toward healthcare facilities in rural areas.
‘The renaissance of RSV’: Recent studies show progress for vaccine
After decades of setbacks toward developing a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, late-stage clinical trials are hinting at a new spark for the previously burnt out research field, The Washington Post reported Oct. 10.
Healthcare Supply Chain Association joins drug shortage initiative
The Healthcare Supply Chain Association is joining the End Drug Shortages Alliance, which represents seven group purchasing organizations.
Pediatric omicron boosters authorized by CDC, FDA
Regulatory agencies authorized two updated COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use among children ages 5-12, the FDA and CDC said Oct. 12.
New York physician, 3 pharmacists charged in $24M oxycodone scheme
A New York City federal court charged physician Somsri Ratanaprasatporn, MD, three pharmacists and four others with a $24 million scheme illegally distributing more than 1.2 million oxycodone pills, the U.S. Justice Department said October 12.
How to get paid when facing Medicare denial: The art of the advance beneficiary notice
The ins and outs of when to use an advance beneficiary notice is complex, but understanding it is crucial, Tony Mira wrote in a September blog post. Mr Mira laid out the key tips on how anesthesia providers should approach ABNs when Medicare is expecte…
