Seventy-percent of physicians in a Yale survey said they would be likely to use telehealth to treat opioid use disorder patients after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southern Illinois Healthcare names new CEO
John Antes has been selected as the new president and CEO of Southern Illinois Healthcare.
Physicians prescribing healthy meals through Medicaid
Twelve states are experimenting with Medicaid programs that allow physicians to prescribe healthy meals to prevent and treat diet-related diseases, Stateline reported Oct. 12.
These health systems offer ‘hospital-at-home’ programs
“Hospital-at-home” programs have been rapidly expanding across the country, as health systems aim to treat patients in the often more comfortable and less expensive home environment.
OSF HealthCare taps Dr. Barry Clemson as chief medical officer of 2 hospitals
On Sept. 18, Barry Clemson, MD, became the chief medical officer of OSF HealthCare’s Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, Ill., and of the system’s Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton, Ill., according to an Oct. 12 news release sent to Becker’s.&n…
25% of Americans plan to delay retirement due to inflation
A quarter of Americans expect they will have to delay their retirement due to the rise in consumer costs caused by inflation, CNBC reported Oct. 13.
Kaufman Hall releases Q3 report on hospital M&A: 8 things to know
Kaufman Hall released its third-quarter report following hospital mergers and acquisitions Oct. 12.
FDA confirms Adderall shortage, predicts Teva’s supply to return in March
The FDA posted a national drug shortage warning of Adderall generics Oct. 12, confirming reports from pharmacy organizations that have struggled to access the product since mid-August.
Iowa Ortho wins approval for ASC
Orthopedic care provider Iowa Ortho, based in Des Moines, plans to construct a 58,580-square-foot surgery center in Grimes, Iowa, according to an Oct. 12 report from Business Record.
Endoscopy device company inks deal to sell products to 1,200+ VA facilities
UroViu, a single-use endoscopy platform developer, has signed a contract with Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, a veteran-owned medical technology company that partners with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s Medical Equipment electronic catalog.&n…
