New research points to a challenge patients may face once they stop taking a GLP-1 medication: The number of calories they consume may rise.
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9 recent hospital, health system COO moves
The following hospital and health system COO moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Dec. 14:
FDA probes 22 reports of blood cancer after CAR-T therapy
The FDA is looking into 22 reports of patients contracting blood cancer after receiving CAR-T therapy treatment. The move comes after the agency reported initial investigation efforts into cases in November.
33 lots of hospital IV bags recalled over superpotency risk
Leiters Health has recalled 33 lots of IV bags filled with vancomycin, phenylephrine and fentanyl because the solutions might contain double the amount labeled.
Walgreens aims to be a healthcare company
Walgreens wants to become more of a healthcare company, CEO Tim Wentworth told CNBC during an interview with Jim Cramer.
Ohio hospitals make push for ChatGPT use
Hospitals and health systems in Ohio are employing AI to recruit nurses and elevate the standard of care provided to patients, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported Jan. 8.
72 hospital patient experience benchmarks
Patient experience measures declined nationwide in 2022, though some hospitals are showing early signs of improvement.
10 states with the most racial integration, progress in health
Washington is the top state for racial integration in health, while North Dakota is the top state for racial progress in health, a Jan. 9 WalletHub report found.
Students caught in nurse degree sham were encouraged to test in certain states, officials say
Investigators found students from an illegal nurse-licensing scheme were encouraged to take their national nurse board exam in states that allow unlimited attempts, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Jan. 8.
New York hospital groups spend $10M on ads pushing for higher Medicaid reimbursement
The Greater New York Hospital Association and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East are spending millions of dollars on a campaign to advocate for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates, according to a report from the Times Union.
