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Federal health research agency unveils innovation network

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, is rolling out a national health innovation network with Dallas and Cambridge, Mass., as the first two hubs, the agency said Sept. 26.

Pfizer, Ginkgo ink $331M partnership

Biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks announced a collaboration with Pfizer, worth up to $331 million, focused on discovering new RNA-based drug candidates.

CVS pharmacists stage walkout over working conditions

CVS pharmacists in Kansas City are staging a walkout Sept. 27 over working conditions, USA Today reported. 

7 in 10 hospitals embracing cloud-based supply tech

Less than half of hospitals are using cloud technology for supply chain management, but by 2026, that figure is expected to increase to nearly 70 percent, according to a GHX survey. 

Cancer drugs in shortage: 15 supply updates

One cancer drug shortage has ended and at least 14 oncology drugs are in short supply, according to the FDA, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and physicians. 

The power of the 'stupid stuff' initiative

Research published in March 2022 found that U.S. physicians who use EHRs spend an average of 1.84 hours a day completing documentation outside work hours, and as hospitals and health systems look for ways to alleviate this burden for providers, some ar…

Patient advocates worry 'Dr. Death' law is taking too long to implement

After Texas lawmakers passed a bill in June to close its longstanding “Dr. Death” loophole, some are worried it is too cumbersome to implement, NBC affiliate KXAN reported Sept. 21. 

Employed women's out-of-pocket health costs $15.4B higher than men

Although employed men and women tend to purchase the same health insurance plans, they do not receive the same coverage, according to a Sept. 26 analysis from Deloitte. 

AHA to Congress: Regulate but don't stifle innovation in healthcare AI

The American Hospital Association told Congress it favors a “sector specific approach” to regulating artificial intelligence.

Email cyberattacks way up at hospitals

Cyberattacks through emails are way up at hospitals and health systems in 2023, software company Abnormal Security reported.