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The 5 most pressing drug shortages in the US

As pharmacies and hospitals struggle with the nationwide dearth of Adderall generics, drug shortage expert Erin Fox, PharmD, spoke with Becker’s on Sept. 28 about frustrations with ongoing shortages, how the issue bleeds into staffing shortages and the…

Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips named president of Press Ganey consulting

Healthcare services company Press Ganey is naming Amy Compton-Phillips, MD, as its consulting division’s president and chief clinical officer.

Nexgel adds 2 ophthalmologists to scientific advisory board

Healthcare hydrogel manufacturer Nexgel has added two ophthalmologists, Neil Chesen, MD, and Leonard Nelson, MD, to its scientific advisory board. 

Amazon seeks physician lead

Amazon Web Services is seeking a San Francisco-based physician lead to work with healthcare organization leaders and strategic industry partners, attend industry events and forums, publish and accelerate business opportunities.

New York launches more efforts to combat polio: 3 things to know

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mary Bassett, MD, health commissioner at the state’s health department, announced Sept. 28 additional steps to help local and state health departments combat the polio outbreak.

Motus GI named sole supplier for the Veterans Health Administration

Endoscopy solutions company Motus GI has been named the sole source provider for the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated health system in the U.S. for over nine million veterans. 

HCA hospital names Mary Tabor as chief nursing officer

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has named Mary Tabor, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. 

Intermountain begins using Medtronic’s AI tool for polyp detection

Delta (Utah) Community Hospital, which is part of Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare, has begun using Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device, GI Genius, CBS affiliate KUTV reported Sept. 28.

11 medical office buildings in 3 states up for sale

A&G Real Estate Partners is selling a portfolio of 11 medical office buildings located in three states.

Geisinger, Rush, Oracle Cerner and more partner to share social determinants of health data in EHRs

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger, Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center, Boston-based Tufts Medicine, Epic and Oracle Cerner are among the participants in a project to screen for and share patient data on social determinants of health in EHRs, the …