Every state in the U.S. now recognizes collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians.
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FDA pauses enrollment in Gilead cancer drug study
The FDA placed a partial clinical hold on Gilead Science’s phase 3 study of a potential therapy for acute myeloid leukemia, the Foster City, Calif.-based biopharmaceutical company said Aug. 21.
How UPMC is protecting against 3rd party data breaches
Pittsburgh-based UPMC has been working with law enforcement agencies and regulators to respond to third-party data breaches, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Aug. 21.
Nursing group launches career platform
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists launched a platform Aug. 20 to support its CRNA members in making career decisions.
Washington hospital lost $3.5M in July; patient revenue 20% under budget
Olympic Medical Center lost more than $3.5 million in July as stagnant patient volumes and low reimbursement rates continue to challenge the Port Angeles, Wash.-based hospital, the Peninsula Daily News reported Aug. 19.
Lab owner sentenced to prison for role in $463M fraud scheme
A Georgia laboratory owner was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in a scheme that submitted more than $463 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Healthcare jobs that require the most innovative thinking
The Labor Department’s Occupational Network ranked chief sustainability officers as the job that requires the most innovation in healthcare.
12 nurse practitioner specialties in the highest demand
Family practice and psychiatric nurse practitioners are two of the most in-demand specialties, according to Nursing Process.
Nurses at LA-area hospital launch 10-day strike
Members of SEIU 121RN launched a 10-day strike Aug. 18 at Garfield Medical Center in Monterey Park, Calif., over what they say is short staffing and faulty equipment at the facility.
Yale New Haven Health target owes more than $1.6M in taxes
Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings, which is planning to sell three Connecticut hospitals to Yale New Haven Health, owes more than $1.6 million in taxes in the state, according to a CT Insider Aug. 21 report.
