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Ascension's science chief on the mission-driven work to increase clinical trial diversity

Recognizing a lack of diversity in their clinical trials and research, St. Louis-based Ascension set out to improve in this area, and has made strides that have recently received recognition. This “mission-aligned” work has been a focus for Fredrick Ma…

Minnesota health system selects Meditech

Glenwood, Minn.-based Glacial Ridge Health System selected Meditech as its new EHR platform.

Some antiseizure drugs can cause extensive rash, FDA warns

Antiseizure medications made of levetiracetam and clobazam might cause a rash that can quickly injure organs and hospitalize patients, the FDA said Nov. 28. 

Menopausal women turn to Wegovy, Ozempic for weight loss

A popular class of Type 2 diabetes and weight management drugs is gaining the attention of women going through menopause who want to lose weight, The New York Times reported Nov. 27.

US News to begin rating ASCs

U.S. News & World Report is adding new ratings of outpatient surgical centers to its annual series of healthcare ratings.

Weill Cornell Medicine plans largest expansion in 2 decades

New York City-based Weill Cornell Medicine announced plans for expansion and a new research center after acquiring five floors of a building located at 1334 York Ave. —  the current location of the Sotheby’s auction house.

COVID-19 ED visits, hospitalizations, deaths up: 4 updates

The U.S. is seeing a 9.7% rise in COVID-19 hospital admissions — 18,119 in the most recent week — according to CDC data. Emergency department visits for the virus have also gone up during the same time period by nearly 2% and deaths increased by 8.3%, …

Mississippi hospital interim CEO eyes Medicaid lifeline

In a bid to overcome continued financial setbacks, Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital could begin receiving over $10 million in extra Medicaid supplement payments annually, the hospital’s interim CEO, Gary Marchand, told Becker’s. 

LinkedIn to add new features for nurses

LinkedIn has added several new features to support nurses with job searches and networking. 

CVS sues U.S. over $400M in denied tax deductions

CVS Health is suing the United States, alleging the government owes it more than $400 million in tax deductions.