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Measles cases about to surpass 2023 numbers in 11 weeks: CDC

Fifty-eight cases of measles have been reported in the first quarter of 2024, the same number of total cases in 2023, the CDC reported.

GOP splits from Trump on ACA antagonism

Senate Republicans are shying away from former President Donald Trump’s call to take another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act as Democrats lean into the healthcare law. 

Hawaii hospital temporarily closes ED

Wahiawa (Hawaii) General Hospital has temporarily closed its emergency department, effective March 18, due to heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.

George Washington University Hospital taps CFO

Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital has named Maia Healy CFO. 

Walgreens lays off 646 workers

Walgreens is reducing its workforce in Florida and Connecticut by nearly 650 workers combined.

The provider types with the most Medicaid fraud civil settlements in 2023

Medical device manufacturers accounted for the most Medicaid fraud civil settlements and judgments in 2023, according to a report from the HHS Office of Inspector General. 

Scripps Health sees 998% operating margin increase in Q1

San Diego-based Scripps Health reported a $73.1 million operating income (5.6% margin) on revenues of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2024, ended Dec. 31, 2023, compared to a $5.7 million operating income (0.51%) on revenues of $1.1 billion over …

Former ED director sues Vermont hospital over alleged retaliation

Copley Hospital in Morristown, Vt., is facing a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by its former emergency department director, who is alleging the hospital retaliated against him after he raised safety concerns related to the switch to a new records s…

FDA panel recommends 2 new CAR-T therapies

After the FDA questioned the safety of two CAR-T therapies, members of the agency’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend Carvykti, made by Janssen Biotech, and voted 8-3 in favor for Abecma, from Bristol-Myers Squibb K…

Middle management's shaky future

Middle managers are increasingly on the chopping block, Bloomberg reported March 15.