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U of Minnesota asks for $80M from state, looks to build new facility

Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota is asking for between $60 million and $80 million from the state to expand its healthcare offerings, the Star Tribune reported Dec. 6.

'It is critical to connect the dots': How health system marketing chiefs explain their value

Marketing leaders told Becker’s that strong relationships with CEOs and explaining the business value of what they do are crucial to a successful health system.

Washington hospital gets $45M project approval

Pullman (Wash.) Regional Hospital received a unanimous Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners approval to move forward with a patient care expansion project.

Cleveland Clinic to offer second opinion services to patients in Mexico

Cleveland Clinic unveiled its latest international partnership Dec. 7, saying it will work with Previta, Mexico’s largest hospital-at-home provider, to provide second opinion services to patients with complex cases. 

Biden administration OKs ability to seize drug patents to lower costs

After a nearly nine-month review, the Biden administration has determined it has the authority to seize the patents of certain high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer funds — a policy known as march-in rights. 

8 most influential drug approvals in 2023: GoodRx

Out of the hundreds of new drugs entering the U.S. market, eight made tailwinds in the healthcare industry, according to GoodRx. 

M&A surge prompts healthcare rebranding wave

As hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions have seen a substantial resurgence in 2023, organizations have begun rebranding initiatives in order to embrace new identities to match their affiliated partners.  

Healthcare job cuts jump 99% year over year

Healthcare/products companies and manufacturers, including hospitals, have announced the third-most job cuts year to date among 30 industries and sectors measured, according to new analysis shared with Becker’s.

Methodist Le Bonheur names hospital president

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has appointed Trey Eubanks, MD, president of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

PA Licensure Compact gains momentum

Efforts to establish a Physician Assistant Licensure Compact in the U.S. are gaining traction, with Wisconsin becoming the newest state to join this week.