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FDA aims to regulate swath of lab tests

Currently, laboratory-developed tests — the basis for 70 percent of medical decisions made in the U.S. — don’t require FDA clearance. That could change in the next several years if a proposed rule to phase in more regulation of lab tests is finalized.&…

Biden administration looks at expanding OTC medication coverage

The Biden administration is aiming to expand insurance coverage for certain over-the-counter medications, including contraception, The Hill reported Oct. 2.

American Academy of Nursing announces new president-elect, board members

The American Academy of Nursing has elected a new president and board, according to an Oct. 2 news release. 

North Dakota hospital faces retaliation lawsuit from EEOC

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, N.D., accusing the critical access hospital of illegally discharging an African American employee after she reported racial ha…

Arizona hospital investigating possible breach

Mount Graham Regional Medical Center, based in Safford, Ariz., said its communication systems and information systems have been affected by a cybersecurity event. 

Hackensack forms committee to guide strategic AI integration

Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has created a committee to help govern how – or if – artificial intelligence technology will be put into practice, NJBiz reported Oct. 2. 

Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy

Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a string of challenges “hindering its sustainability.” 

Inspira Health completes Salem Medical Center integration

Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health has completed the integration of Salem, N.J.-based Salem Medical Center, which has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington. 

Wise Health downgraded multiple notches for 2nd time in weeks

Decatur, Texas-based Wise Health System, which is due to be acquired by a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn-.based hospital giant HCA Healthcare, was downgraded three notches amid “very weak” operating performance, Fitch said Sept. 29.

Former VCU Health CEO lobbied hard against now abandoned Richmond project

The former CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health long lobbied against a now abandoned $325 million capital project and faced internal opposition from the health system as he did so, according to an Oct. 2 Richmond BizSense report.