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Ozempic predecessor may slow Parkinson's progression, new study shows

A small study has found lixisenatide, a GLP-1 made by Sanofi, may slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to findings published April 3 in The New England Journal of Medicine. 

'Publicly traded companies would die for this': What Phoenix Children's did to hit 14% EBITDA margins every year

Phoenix Children’s has enjoyed years of financial stability by staying disciplined about investments and delivering high quality care. Even through the pandemic, Phoenix Children’s remained focused on results and now are reaping the benefits.

NYU Langone Health leader fired over tweets speaks out

A former NYU Langone Health leader said he has become “radioactive” after the health system fired him for violating its social media policy.

AdventHealth, Texas Health tap senior ambulatory leader

Sean Lemon has been promoted to senior vice president of ambulatory services and network development for multiple hospitals in AdventHealth Texas’ Southwest region. 

California bill takes aim at after-hours messages to employees

California lawmakers are mulling a bill that would make it illegal for employers to message their workers outside of normal work hours, which the bill’s sponsor is calling a “right to disconnect” law. 

Alabama hospital to end IVF services

A south Alabama hospital that was at the center of a state Supreme Court ruling on the status of frozen embryos said it would no longer provide in vitro fertilization treatments after this year.

MLB gets 1st stadium named after health system

MLB’s Oakland Athletics will play their home games in a stadium named after a health system starting next year, the team said April 4.

$1B expansion project coming to Allegheny General in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health, the system’s parent company, are planning a $1 billion, 10-year transformation project for Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

System granted $45M line of credit as cash flow dwindles after Change Healthcare cyberattack

New Bern, N.C.-based CarolinaEast Health System will receive $45 million as it is experiencing cash flow issues due to the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, News 12 reported April 3. 

Sanofi to resolve cancer claims tied to heartburn drug 

Sanofi has agreed to settle about 4,000 lawsuits alleging that the drugmaker failed to warn patients of cancer risks tied to its heartburn drug Zantac, The Wall Street Journal reported April 3.