Another medical school has joined the exodus from U.S. News & World Report’s once-renowned rankings.
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City of Hope LA appoints president, chief physician
Marcel van den Brink, MD, PhD, was appointed president of City of Hope Los Angeles and National Medical Center and chief physician executive.
2 more cancer drugs in shortage
Two more cancer drugs are in short supply, according to the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
5 cancer centers of excellence, per Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly recognized five cancer centers in its list of Centers for Excellence.
Strike set at Cedars-Sinai hospital
Members of the California Nurses Association are set to strike Sept. 6 at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.
Highmark Health reports $389M net income, $13.6B revenue in first half of 2023
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health reported a net income of $389 million in the first six months of 2023, noting strong business performance among its insurance segments.
Pennsylvania hospital CEO outlines financial struggles
Tim Reeves, CEO of Renevo, Pa.-based Bucktail Medical Center, is sounding the alarm on the hospital’s rapidly deteriorating financial situation, The Express reported Aug. 28.
The broken cash register
I went to the hospital cafeteria yesterday to grab a quick bite to eat for the first time since I arrived eight hours ago. As I’m standing in line, I notice that the very pleasant cashier – let’s call him Joe – is nimbly navigating between three differ…
Walmart, Walgreens & CVS roll out new care options as pharmacists' scope of practice grows
New laws expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice have spurred Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to roll out patient care options that typically would be available only through a physician’s office, Bloomberg reported Aug. 28.
How much 5 systems are paying for a new hospital
Health systems in Ohio, Arizona, Kansas, South Carolina and Texas are building new hospitals that cost more than $100 million.
