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How HCA, Tenet and CHS have grown — or shrunk — over 5 years

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare operated 186 hospitals by the end of 2023, up from 179 in 2019. Meanwhile, two other large for-profit health systems — Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems and Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare — have trimmed…

Man's brain tumor shrinks 60% after 2 months of CAR-T therapy: Study

In the first study of three recurrent glioblastoma patients treated with CAR T-cell drugs, researchers discovered strong results, with one 72-year-old man’s brain tumor shrinking by 60% within two months. 

Why advocates are bringing a little-known psychedelic to the limelight

Support is growing for a little-known psychedelic drug called ibogaine that could help people overcome addiction, but concerns over its impact on the heart remain, The Washington Post reported March 14.

Longest surviving iron lung patient dies at 78

Paul Alexander, a Texas man who contracted polio at age 6, which led him to spend the last 72 years in an iron lung for survival, has died, his brother and friends announced March 12 on a GoFundMe page set up to aid with expenses.

Catholic health system, Indiana hospital finalize affiliation agreement

Jaspin, Ind.-based Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center finalized an affiliation agreement with Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health, which became effective Feb. 1.

What's not talked about in healthcare enough?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, industry leaders express a common concern: the overshadowing of fundamental practices by the allure of cutting-edge innovations. 

EPA finalizes new sterilization standards

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule that will reduce ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities.

Most, least stressed states

Stress is an evident, well, stressor on the U.S. workforce. 

The buzz at HIMSS '24? 6 takeaways

“Everyone’s talking about AI.”

Retirees' sudden reroute

Florida used to be a hot spot for retirees. Now, it’s losing them to Southern Appalachia, The Wall Street Journal reported March 13.