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Health systems plunge into home infusion service lines

Despite financial headwinds, the healthcare industry is plugging money and resources into home infusion service lines, according to Provident Healthcare Partners.

Unions take their demands to the top

Unions and hospitals across the U.S. are negotiating new labor contracts for employees. During negotiations, pay, staffing and workplace conditions are among the key sticking points that emerge, sometimes prompting unions and lawmakers to bring the iss…

Trustee floored by attorneys fees in Mercy Iowa City sale

Attorneys  fees totaling almost $1 million, which will be borne by the bankrupt hospital, “shock the conscience” in the sale of Mercy Iowa City hospital, a bankruptcy trustee said, according to a Nov. 9 report from The Gazette.

FDA approves 1st Chikungunya virus vaccine

The FDA on Nov. 9 granted approval to Ixchiq, the first vaccine to protect against chikungunya virus. 

Walgreens chief medical officer exits

The chief medical officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Kevin Ban, MD, will exit his role as of Nov. 10, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.

Eye drops pulled from CVS, Walmart, Target tied to unsanitary factory

An unsanitary factory in India manufactured over-the-counter eye drops that the FDA last month warned consumers to stop using, according to inspection reports obtained by Bloomberg. 

Providence CEO calls on leaders: 'Get out from behind the screen'

Rod Hochman, MD, advocated for more in-person collaboration in a recent interview snippet published to LinkedIn. 

Bring the medical supply chain onshore, lawmakers say

Two legislators in charge of influential House committees are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to rapidly onshore medical supply manufacturing and end its dependence on China, CNN first reported Nov. 8. 

Private equity firm completes $1.8B acquisition of NextGen

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of EHR vendor NextGen Healthcare.

St. Luke's Hospital CEO to exit

Michelle Fortune, BSN, will exit her role as CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., on Dec. 31.