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Indiana system aims to grow physician pool by 25% in 2025

When Amy Crouch, CFO of Noblesville, Ind.-based Riverview Health connected with Becker’s on Nov. 19, she had just hit the 90 day mark in her new role. With a background in healthcare finance, and even starting her own CPA firm during the COVID-19 pande…

Decisions that could impact medical devices under Trump administration: 4 notes

As the medical device industry looks ahead to potential policies under the new administration, key decisions could shape the future of innovation, regulation and reimbursement in this sector. 

After retail pharmacy closures, health systems enter new markets

As CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid close hundreds of pharmacies across the U.S. to cut costs, health systems are finding opportunities in these new pharmacy deserts, WXXI reported Nov. 19. 

Tampa hospital gifted $5M toward new children's facility

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, part of BayCare Health System in Tampa, Fla., has received a $5 million donation to support the construction of a new, dedicated children’s hospital facility.

President-elect Trump taps Dr. Oz for CMS administrator: 10 things to know

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mehmet Oz, MD, as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to a Nov. 19 Truth Social post.

Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk urge employers to cover cost of weight loss drugs

In an unconventional push to expand coverage for weight loss medications, Eli Lilly representatives recently visited the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association to promote their drug Zepbound with a goal to convince that organization of the…

How health systems can meet the 'rising tide' of CVD: 5 notes

Hospitals and health systems should be bracing for an 8% and 25% increase in demand for inpatient and outpatient cardiac procedures, respectively, over the next 10 years, according to a new report from Vizient analytic company, Sg2.

Former CEO refiles suit against MetroHealth

Akram Boutros, MD, former CEO of Cleveland-based MetroHealth, has refiled his lawsuit against the health system and its board of trustees, alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination and defamation.

Why Emory Healthcare is launching a new IT division

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is uniting its IT operations with Emory University to foster a seamless ecosystem for innovation, research, and education.

53% of US adults are eligible for Ozempic, Wegovy: Study

Researchers estimate that 136.8 million adults in the U.S. are eligible for semaglutide, the generic for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus.