Wisconsin hospitals and pharmacies are limiting their Tamiflu prescriptions in the face of severe shortages, NBC affiliate WMTV reported Dec. 20.
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3rd death tied to Alzheimer's experimental drug trial
A third death has been tied to experimental Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, amplifying concerns about its safety, Science reported Dec. 21.
New York hospital posted VIP status in patient EHRs: Report
New York City-based NYU Langone Health had VIP status listed in patient EHRs, The New York Times reported Dec. 22.
16 lawmakers sign letter opposing Covenant Health's takeover of Connecticut hospital
Sixteen Democratic state legislators have signed a letter opposing Tewksbury, Mass.-based Covenant Health’s planned acquisition of Putnam, Conn.-based Day Kimball Hospital based on concerns that the Catholic health system could limit reproductive and o…
Virtual everything, asynchronous care, sustainability: Healthcare innovation predictions for '23
Healthcare had an innovative year, with many new technologies entering the frame for hospitals and health system innovation arms investing in promising solutions.
Mass General Brigham absorbed $2.3B CMS, safety net shortfalls in 2022
Mass General Brigham reported a $2.3 billion loss in 2022, matching the amount it absorbed in Medicare, Medicaid and health safety net shortfalls.
BF.7: 5 notes on the subvariant fueling surge in China
Global health experts are closely monitoring COVID-19 activity in Beijing where the highly transmissible omicron subvariant BF.7 is fueling a surge in cases.
Though 'tripledemic' rages on, RSV peaks, better outlook for next winter
While the respiratory “tripledemic” continues to slam emergency rooms and children’s hospitals, there are two glimmers of hope on the horizon, according to a Dec. 22 report in The New York Times.
North Carolina eye surgeon implants 1st glaucoma device in region at ASC
A physician at N.C.-based Wilmington Eye performed the first successful implant of the iStent Infinite at Wilmington Eye Surgery Center. This marks the first time a glaucoma device has been implanted in either of the Carolinas.
Overall physician work hours dropped 7.6%, but rose for mother physicians
A recent study found physician work hours dropped by 7.6 percent in the last two decades, mostly due to a decrease among male physicians, especially fathers; however, work hours for mother physicians increased by 3 percent.
