Washington state lawmakers are considering allocating $840,000 to the state’s Department of Ecology to study the impact of anesthesia gas on the environment.
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UC Irvine gets $11M for cancer research
The Clemons Family Foundation has pledged $11 million to support cancer research and the completion of two building projects at UCI Health-Irvine in California.
Jury trial over Merck vaccine delayed
Merck & Co.’s first court trial over the safety of its blockbuster cancer vaccine Gardasil was postponed due to concerns that jurors might be influenced by media coverage surrounding the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary, Bloomberg…
California reintroduces healthcare private equity legislation
The California Legislature has introduced a bill that would increase scrutiny over private equity transactions in healthcare after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year, according to a Feb. 17 article from the Polsinelli law firm published …
The 'crushing burdens' faced by anesthesiologists
All physician specialties are facing growing reimbursement pressures that lead to burnout. This burnout is especially being felt by anesthesia providers.
VCU Health hires 1st associate vice president of APPs
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has appointed its inaugural associate vice president of advanced practice providers for MCV Physicians.
MultiPlan rebrands amid price-fixing allegations
Data analytics firm MultiPlan is rebranding to Claritev.
J&J heart pumps recalled over safety concerns
Abiomed, also now known as Johnson & Johnson MedTech, issued a recall for its Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist heart pumps due to safety concerns.
Baxter IV plant restores pre-hurricane production
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, N.C., has returned to pre-hurricane production levels following extensive flooding from Hurricane Helene, which halted operations and triggered a nationwide IV-fluid shortage.
Connecticut long-term care hospital taps CEO
Crista Durand has been named president and CEO of New Britain, Conn.-based Hospital for Special Care, a long-term acute care facility.
