The shortages of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, a Type 2 diabetes and weight loss drug, respectively, could continue for years, Forbes reported Sept. 16.
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Women less likely than men to get CPR in public
Women are less likely than men to receive CPR in public places, but older people, especially older men, are less likely to get CPR in private locations, new research has found.
67 exec moves at the nation's largest health systems
Becker’s has reported hundreds of hospital and health system executive moves so far in 2023. Many of those were at the largest health systems in the U.S.
Most nursing facilities currently unable to meet proposed CMS staffing rules: KFF
KFF estimates that 81 percent of nursing facilities would need to hire more registered nurses or nurse aides to meet the minimum nursing staff hours standards that CMS has proposed.
Nemours Children's names physician executive, chief scientific officer
Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health appointed Matthew Davis, MD, as executive vice president, enterprise physician-in-chief and chief scientific officer, effective Nov. 1.
Advocates ask Missouri to decertify hospital over name, trademark dispute
An advocacy organization is asking the Missouri Health Department to decertify accreditation of a three-bed urgent care center due to the facility’s proposed name, The St. Louis American reported Sept. 15.
6 drugs now in shortage
Since late August, six medications have fallen into short supply, including one cancer therapy.
Nurse pleads guilty to forging COVID-19 vaccination cards
A New York nurse pleaded guilty to forging COVID-19 vaccination record cards and illegally obtaining prescriptions for oxycodone for herself in the name of relatives.
Joint Commission creates sustainable hospital certification
The Joint Commission has announced a new, voluntary certification for hospitals and health systems to achieve sustainable healthcare practices.
Joint Commission creates sustainable hospital certification
The Joint Commission has announced a new, voluntary certification for hospitals and health systems to achieve sustainable healthcare practices.
