The District of Columbia’s health department is considering allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists to use the title “nurse anesthesiologist.” Organizations representing healthcare professionals have argued for and against the title change.&nb…
The push to develop the first oral GLP-1 receptor drug for obesity is heating up, as three phase 3 drugs race to become the first approved oral treatment for obesity, Global Data reported Dec. 2.
Madison, Wis.-based UW Health Kids and Milwaukee-based Children’s Wisconsin are forming a joint venture to expand access to pediatric cardiac care.
CMS has reached agreements with bluebird bio and Vertex Pharmaceuticals for their FDA-approved gene therapies for sickle cell disease — Casgevy and Lyfgenia, respectively.
Hospital staff turnover improved slightly in 2023 but remained a significant challenge for certain clinical roles, according to the American Hospital Association’s 2025 Environmental Scan report released Dec. 3.
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health returned to the black in fiscal year 2024 with an operating income of $68.4 million (0.3% margin) and received a $4 billion financial boost from its disaffiliation of BayCare Health System.
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System plans to develop two new freestanding emergency departments.
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care reported $80.1 million (1.2% margin) in operating income for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, a 20.8% drop from the $101.1 million operating gain (1.5% margin) posted in the previous fiscal year.
The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled in favor of Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health and its home health and hospice division, Enhabit, in a lawsuit against two private equity firms and three former Encompass officers who now run home health and ho…
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare plans to open a new healthcare campus in Aston, Pa., featuring a neighborhood hospital and a health center.
