Columbus-based OhioHealth has opened the doors to its 15th hospital, OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital.
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Michigan moves to combat violence against healthcare workers
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Dec. 6 that would increase fines for assaults on healthcare workers.
Florida pharmacy technician and clinic owner sentenced for clinical trial fraud
The owner of Miami-based AMB Research Center, a clinic that conducted clinical trials for new drugs, and a pharmacy technician also employed by it, have both been convicted and sentenced to a combined 117 months — nearly 10 years — in prison, according…
Transplant recipients push back on CMS testing rule changes
New rules from CMS are affecting access to molecular diagnostic testing — a blood test a patient who has received an organ transplant can use at home to track how their body is adjusting to the new organ.
50 most promising digital health companies
CB Insights released its “Digital Health 50” 2023 report Dec. 5 featuring private digital health companies worldwide that have the most potential. These companies are actively developing innovative tools tailored for use by clinicians, healthcare insti…
Healthcare sees biggest drop in job openings
U.S. job openings decreased to 8.7 million in October, the fewest since March 2021, led by healthcare and social assistance employers.
How 2 pharmacy leaders became hospital CEOs
As more systems create a C-suite role for pharmacy leaders, health systems and hospitals are increasingly promoting these executives to non-pharmacy roles, such as CEO.
Eli Lilly obesity drug hits pharmacy shelves
Zepbound, a newly approved obesity drug from Eli Lilly, hit the market Dec. 5.
Lifepoint promotes 3 leaders to SVP roles
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health, which comprises 60 community hospitals and more than 60 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, has promoted three leaders to senior vice president.
Pfizer leaves innovation-focused trade group
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is dropping out of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, an industrywide lobbying group representing around 1,000 companies, Seeking Alpha reported Dec. 6.
