Hospital leaders across the U.S. are trying to find creative solutions to reduce boarding in emergency departments, which challenges health systems.
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FDA delays decision on Eli Lilly Alzheimer's drug
The FDA has informed Eli Lilly that it plans to convene a panel of independent experts to learn more about the safety and efficacy of donanemab, the company’s proposed Alzheimer’s drug. The move delays an FDA decision on the drug until at least later t…
Marshfield Clinic opening Wisconsin urgent care services amid HSHS closures
Chippewa Falls, Wis.-based Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center, part of Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, is opening urgent care services in the coming months to help with the anticipated increase of patients needing emergency and urgent service…
NYC bill calls for info sharing on off-label uses for weight loss drugs
New York City Councilwoman Julie Menin introduced a bill March 7 that would require the city’s Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to create and distribute materials about the possible negative health effects from prescribing and using presc…
Maryland system to build 400K-square-foot 'locker' for supplies
The largest health system in Maryland is constructing a logistics operations center to centralize its medical supply storage, The Baltimore Banner reported March 8.
Walmart Health taps former ChristianaCare exec to lead clinical operations
Walmart Health has named Ken Silverstein, MD, as vice president of clinical operations.
US measles cases tick up: 4 updates
Measles activity continues to rise in the U.S., with Illinois becoming the latest state to confirm infections this year, CDC data shows.
Colorado lawmakers aim to stave off Denver Health 'death spiral'
The Colorado Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee gave initial approval to give Denver Health a $5 million infusion for the second time in just over a year, but acknowledged the funds are not enough to solve the safety-net hospital’s long term challeng…
Yale Cancer Center appoints 1st chief of hematologic malignancies
Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Conn., has appointed Amer Zeidan, MD, as its inaugural chief of the division of hematologic malignancies.
Massachusetts health system has 'strong interest' in buying Steward hospital
New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health has expressed interest in buying Fall River, Mass.-based Saint Anne’s Hospital, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care.
