A recently approved drug for acute ischemic stroke works as well as the treatment used in most U.S. hospitals and may offer advantages for some patients, according to a study led by a researcher from Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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7 healthcare bankruptcies in 2025
Healthcare bankruptcies stabilized somewhat in 2024, but financial pressures have carried over into 2025. Amid rising costs, workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges, many hospitals, health systems and healthcare organizations have been pu…
How Longitude Health plans to create 'durable' value
With the recent announcement of its financial experience initiative, Longitude Health has established its first cohort of businesses as it aims to “tackle head-on the most impactful challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry.”
AI models struggle to detect patient deterioration
A new study led by researchers at Virginia Tech has found “serious deficiencies” in machine learning models’ ability to detect when a patient’s condition is worsening.
How MetroHealth is expanding access in a pharmacy desert
As retail pharmacies continue to shutter across Northeast Ohio, Cleveland-based MetroHealth is working to fill the gaps.
Montana system CEO to retire
Dave Henry will retire April 1 as CEO of Havre-based Northern Montana Health Care.
Allegheny Health Network reports $147M operating loss, -2.9% margin in 2024
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network recorded an operating loss of $147 million (-2.9% operating margin) in 2024, an improvement from a $172.7 million loss (-3.7% margin) in 2023, according to its March 13 financial report.
Healthcare groups divided on CMS CT radiation rules
CMS now requires hospitals and other healthcare settings to track radiation emitted from computerized tomography scans — a rule that has been met mostly with applause, alongside some criticism, KFF Health News reported March 12.
OHSU hospital operating at 100%-plus capacity
The emergency department at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital has 41 beds, but there are often 80 to 100 patients at any time in the hospital’s ED, according to a Portland Business Journal report.
LifeBridge Health CEO to retire
Neil Meltzer plans to retire as president and CEO of Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health after more than 12 years in the role.
