Category: ROOT

OTC pediatric drugmakers, distributors claim 'no widespread shortage' in US

When senior leaders from large manufacturers and distributors of OTC pediatric medications had a conference call with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra this week, they said there is “no widespread shortage” of OTC pediatri…

Illinois health system rolls out robotic nursing assistant

Berwyn, Ill.-based Loyola Medicine’s MacNeal Hospital has rolled out Moxi, a hospital robot developed to carry out tasks. 

California medical office acquired for $28.1M

Buchanan Street Partners has acquired an office building in Laguna Beach for $28.1 million. The property was purchased from a fund manager in New York City, according to a Dec. 21 report from globest.com.

Mississippi hospital CIO wins national health IT award

A Mississippi hospital CIO recently earned a national health IT honor.

100+ hospital, health system projects in 2022 worth $100M+

Becker’s has reported on more than 100 hospital and health system projects worth $100 million or more in 2022, including 20 with a $1 billion price tag or higher.

UPMC nurses approve contract with potential for 30% wage increases

Members of Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania have approved an agreement with UPMC Altoona (Pa.), part of Pittsburgh-based UPMC.

10 providers seeking RCM talent

Ten hospitals or health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.

Physician group sues Envision Healthcare over corporate practice of medicine laws

Physicians and consumer advocates are monitoring a California lawsuit against Envision Healthcare, which alleges that Envision uses shell business structures to retain de facto ownership of emergency room staffing groups and asks the court to declare t…

Blount Memorial ups ante by filing lawsuit seeking independence from local government

Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Memorial Hospital has filed a lawsuit declaring independence from local government after weeks of fighting over the troubled hospital, local news station WBIR reported Dec. 21.

Chief transformation officer out at Ohio health system

H. Takaji “Harry” Kittaka, MD, has departed as chief transformation officer of Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System, the Scioto Valley Guardian reported Dec. 21.