After months of navigating nationwide shortages of drugs and medical supplies, Robert Califf, MD, the 25th commissioner of the FDA, addressed these issues and outlined the role the agency is taking to address them.
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Fresenius Medical Care recalls 12M syringes
Fresenius Medical Care is increasing its Class I recall of syringes from about 370,000 to more than 12 million, the FDA said Nov. 15.
Meet the Bassett hounds: Health system boosts security with four-legged guardians
Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare is beefing up its 60-person security team that oversees safety at five hospitals and more than 24 regional medical centers with new protective K-9s.
Walgreens to close thousands of stores on Thanksgiving, marking a first
Walgreens will close locations outside of its 24-hour stores on Thanksgiving Day — a first for the company announced weeks after pharmacists at U.S. drugstore chains staged a walkout.
Hospital CEO turnover up 62% even with fall lull
U.S. hospitals have seen 126 CEO exits through October of this year, a 62 percent increase from the 78 reported in the same time period in 2022.
The new C-suite leader on the block
As artificial intelligence in healthcare expands, organizations have been establishing a dedicated leadership position for its oversight.
Memorial Hermann grows urgent care footprint
Memorial Hermann Health System has tripled its GoHealth footprint in the last year and is now Greater Houston’s largest urgent and on-demand care network, according to a Nov. 15 news release.
ASHP launches pharmacy tech organization
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists rolled out a national membership organization for pharmacy technicians Nov. 16.
States with the highest, lowest lung cancer survival rates
The national lung cancer five-year survival rate is 26.6%, but most states fall under the average.
Hawaii grand jury indicts suspect in nurse slaying
The man accused of killing a 29-year-old nurse at a behavioral health facility in Kaneohe, Hawaii, was indicted by a grand jury Nov. 15. The defendant is being held without bail, according to court records.
