With 16 ongoing oncology drug shortages disrupting patient care, a cancer society is asking lawmakers to push legislation aimed at systemic fixes to drug shortages.
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Illinois' 3rd-largest health system rebrands
Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health has a new name.
Task force floats new fall prevention guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force proposed new recommendations on interventions to prevent falls in older adults Dec. 5.
Steward to close Massachusetts rehab hospital
Steward Health Care is planning to close Stoughton, Mass.-based New England Sinai Hospital this spring, Boston 25 News reported Dec. 5.
Texas health system opens new hospital
Lubbock, Texas-based UMC Health opened its new Lubbock-based UMC Health & Wellness Hospital.
10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From a California hospital filing an antitrust lawsuit against Optum to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital seeking a retrial in a case made famous by a Netflix documentary, here are 10 hospital lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s h…
Brain implants support recovery in 5 traumatic injury patients
Five people with traumatic brain injuries performed higher on cognitive tests after receiving an electrode implant in their brain, according to new research.
Emory joins forces with patient dataset software company
In an effort to strengthen clinical insights across areas of research, diagnosis and treatment, Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare has partnered with Nference, a software company that provides access to de-identified patient data.
Veteran sues VA, Oracle Health over late cancer diagnosis
A U.S. Army veteran filed a lawsuit seeking an undisclosed amount of damages from Oracle Health and the federal governments, alleging that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ troubled rollout of the Oracle Health EHR system led to a delay in his cancer…
PeaceHealth Oregon hospital closes ED ahead of full shutdown
Eugene, Ore.-based PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District closed the doors to its emergency department Dec. 1, with plans to fully shut down its hospital tower in the coming weeks, The Register-Guard reported Dec. 5.
