A data breach lawsuit against Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network was sent back to court after the health system said most of the affected patients lived in Pennsylvania, Law360 reported June 26.
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VA pledges to provide more funding to prevent staff cuts due to Cerner EHR budget deficit
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it “will spare no expense” to prevent staff cuts at Spokane, Wash.-based Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center and Walla Walla, Wash.-based Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, despite the budget defici…
Eli Lilly's obesity drug notes 24.2% average weight loss
Eli Lilly’s investigational obesity drug reduced phase 2 study participants’ weight by 24.2 percent after nearly a year’s worth of treatment, marking more significant weight loss results compared to other drugs currently being studied or on the market.
Binghamton University claims best pharmacy residency match in nation
Seniors in Binghamton (N.Y.) University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences program had the best Phase 1 match rate of any pharmacy residency applicants in the country at a rate of 96 percent, according to a June 27 news release.
'Innovation for pediatric care': Why CHOP is joining digital health consortium
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has joined a digital health consortium with dozens of other pediatric hospitals around the country.
Oncology group revises guidance amid cancer drug shortage
With about a dozen cancer drugs on back order and no clear end to the shortages, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology recently advised clinicians to ration chemotherapy supplies.
U of Cincinnati Medical Center completes emergency department expansion
University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s 41,000-square-foot emergency department expansion will open July 9, NBC affiliate WLWT reported June 27.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center names CXO
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has appointed David Haynes, MD, as chief patient experience officer, effective July 1.
Why Florida hospitals are turning to a workforce app, Amazon's Alexa for nursing help
Florida hospitals are turning to a local health tech startup and Amazon’s Alexa to relieve the nursing shortage in the state, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Where 3 health systems are rolling out virtual nursing
Hospitals and health systems are increasingly turning to virtual nursing as a way to combat the nursing workforce shortage. Here are three hospitals and health systems who have expanded their virtual nursing throughout their organizations and across st…
