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Pharmacies share customer records with police without a warrant: Congressional probe

A congressional probe launched after the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade has found eight of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains allow pharmacy staff to share customer records with police and government investigators without a …

Optum Rx to offer weight management program

Optum Rx is launching a new weight management and wellness support program for health plan sponsors, including employers, beginning Jan. 1.

Mayo workers seek vote on union removal

Workers at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Minn., have signed a petition seeking a vote on the removal of United Steelworkers Local 11-005 as their bargaining representative.

Why most Americans don't trust medical AI

A survey from Wolters Kluwer Health found that 86% of Americans are concerned about the sourcing of information from generative artificial intelligence when it is used for healthcare purposes. 

Moderna exec steps down ahead of 2024 product launch plans

Moderna announced Dec. 12 that its chief commercial officer, will step down. The company is planning several commercial product launches in 2024 and 2025, and noted that this strategic reorganization of leadership is an adjustment to help it align with…

AHA opposes HHS' plan for cybersecurity fines

The American Hospital Association said HHS’ plan to levy financial penalties in the event of a cyberattack on a healthcare organization would be counterproductive.

UC San Diego develops new C-suite role

UC San Diego Health has named Karandeep Singh, MD, as its inaugural chief health artificial intelligence officer, a newly created C-suite role for the health system. 

The layoff runway lengthens

The layoff process used to be abrupt: a worker learns their job has been cut and they leave the same day (sometimes with a security escort). Now, some companies are alerting employees that their roles will be eliminated months in advance, The Wall Stre…

WellSpan taps hospital president

WellSpan Health has named Alyssa Moyer, MD, president of its 593-bed York (Pa.) Hospital. 

Allegheny Health Network CFO steps down

James Rohrbaugh is leaving his role as CFO of Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a Dec. 10 news release from the health system.