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Struggling Mississippi Hospital still up for lease; 2 bids rejected

Two bids on Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital have been rejected by City Council members, Delta News reported Nov. 29.

FDA again warns drug facility where workers poured acid on quality data

The FDA sent another warning to an Intas Pharmaceuticals plant in India, where investigators imposed import bans in late 2022 after finding shredded quality control documents doused in acid.

Newly merged Pennsylvania system sees $22M loss

Newly created Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System is off to a shaky financial start, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Nov. 29.

Mayo's $5B investment redefines the future of healthcare spaces

Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion campus redesign isn’t just about architecture, it’s about dedicating resources to enhance healthcare with the goal of improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall experience for both patients and providers, Craig Daniel…

FDA warns patients, providers about new issue with Philips CPAP machines

In a Nov. 28 safety alert, the FDA warned patients and healthcare providers to carefully monitor Philips machines used for obstructive sleep apnea after receiving reports that the machines have shown signs of overheating. 

Healthcare payment models are evolving: 5 key capabilities providers need to ace the shift to value-based care

While traditional fee-for-service reimbursement models still reign supreme, more healthcare organizations are adopting value-based care (VBC) models.

Sharp HealthCare gets $10M for medical tower

San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare received a $10 million gift that will be used toward the construction of a seven-story, 152-bed medical tower, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Nov. 28.  

Healthcare's next frontier

According to hospitals and health system C-suite leaders, 2024 will be the year of artificial intelligence integration, patient engagement 2.0 and regulation for the healthcare industry. 

Former hospital plastic surgery chief named CMO of BD

Ronald Silverman, MD, the former chief of plastic surgery at Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical Center, will become the chief medical officer of Becton Dickinson on Dec. 4. 

New York City hospital researchers discover new stem cell

Researchers at New York City’s Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery uncovered why cancer cells spread to the spine three to five times more than other bones, The Washington Post reported Nov. 28.