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Memorial restructures executive roles: 4 things to know

Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System has made various changes to leadership and administrative teams as part of restructuring efforts, corporate spokesperson Jennifer Smith confirmed to Becker’s.

Anxiety medication recalled for 'life-threatening' labeling error

Endo USA has expanded its voluntary recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets due to a mislabeling issue that could lead to patients accidentally ingesting the wrong dosage. 

FDA looks to improve communication on high-risk medical device recalls

The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health announced a pilot program designed to improve the timeliness of communications regarding high-risk medical device recalls. 

CHS to sell 2 hospitals to AdventHealth

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) and certain assets of ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda to AdventHealth. 

Sanofi joins effort to alter 340B program

Following Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi is aiming to change how it participates in the 340B program, a federal drug pricing program created in 1992, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 22. 

How Tidelands Health gained stakeholder buy-in for a $40M EHR

In May, Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health completed a $40 million Epic EHR installation, an investment designed to enhance both patient and provider experiences.

AdventHealth taps Florida hospital CEO

Ryan Quattlebaum has been named president and CEO of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (Fla.), effective Dec. 29.

Tackling cancer care equity with tech: 5 things to know

The President’s Cancer Panel, an independent group tasked with monitoring the National Cancer Plan, has released a new report highlighting ways to achieve cancer care equity through technology. 

As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve

The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker’s how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%. 

Comprehensive cancer centers report 23% lower mortality rate

Cancer patient overall mortality risk is 23% lower if they are receiving care at an National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center compared to cancer centers without the designation, according to a study published Nov. 20 in the Ameri…