Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has named Sahar Takkouche, MD, associate chief medical officer of its Wilson and Sumner County regions.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network pitches micro-hospital
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network detailed a proposed micro-hospital and medical office project to Hellertown, Pa., officials, lehighvalleynews.com reported Sept. 12.
Senators intro bill to make assault of hospital workers a federal crime
Bipartisan legislation that would make it a federal crime to knowingly assault hospital workers was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Sept. 12.
Advocacy group to CMS: Account for essential hospitals' needs in payment structures
CMS should adopt payment policies that recognize the role played by essential hospitals, advocacy group America’s Essential Hospitals said in a Sept. 11 letter.
FDA warns CVS, Walgreens against selling unapproved eye products
The FDA sent warning letters Sept. 12 to CVS, Walgreens and six other companies for illegally marketing unapproved eye drug products.
1 cancer drug in shortage nearing 100% resupply, White House says
Cisplatin, a drug used for multiple types of cancer that’s been in a severe shortage for months, is close to returning to 100 percent of pre-shortage supply levels, the White House said Sept. 12.
Trinity introduces 3-pronged, hybrid nursing teams
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health is rolling out a new “virtual connected care” model that will partner experienced virtual nurses with duos of on-site caregivers.
10 best, worst states for provider claims payment
During the first six months of 2023, providers in Louisiana achieved the most success collecting claims from payers while providers in South Carolina struggled the most, according to a report published Sept. 11 by Crowe, a public accounting, consulting…
Prospect Medical's 16 hospitals back online 40 days after cyberattack
Culver City, Calif.-based Prospect Medical Holdings has restored its IT systems nearly six weeks after a cyberattack knocked them offline.
3 things you need to start a company, per Epic CEO Judy Faulkner
Before Judy Faulkner founded Epic, she asked someone who had spun off a lab business from University of Wisconsin-Madison for tips on how to start a company.
