Hims & Hers introduced a new tracker to monitor shortages of GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs, responding to the FDA’s decision to end the compounded versions, Yahoo Finance reported Nov. 13.
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Nursing home operators to settle neglect, fraud case for $45M
The operators of four New York nursing homes agreed Nov. 14 to pay $45 million to settle allegations of mistreatment, neglect and fraud.
Rural health disparities widen for MA enrollees: 4 takeaways
Health disparities among Medicare Advantage patients in rural areas widened in 2023, a new CMS report shows.
Rural New Mexico hospital cuts jobs
Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., has eliminated three positions — two full-time and one part-time — as it works to align its workforce with operational needs.
Providence 'stay Interviews' boost retention
Recruiting healthcare workers is a challenge in today’s environment, and retaining them is even harder. But Providence has figured out a way to cut turnover by engaging new employees with “stay interviews.”
How a Trump administration could shape the future of telehealth
Under the first Trump administration, telehealth benefitted, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 14.
38% of surgeries involve adverse events, study suggests
Among 1,009 patients who underwent surgery in a Massachusetts hospital in 2018, 38% experienced an adverse event — of which 26% were potentially preventable, according to a study published Nov. 13 in BMJ.
Sentara Health rolls out AI-driven virtual nursing program
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has launched a new virtual nursing program powered by Andor Health’s AI-driven ThinkAndor platform.
Advocate Health posts $885M operating gain through Q3
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health reported an operating income of $964.2 million (3.7% operating margin) through the first three quarters of 2024, up from $79.4 million (0.3% margin) reported over the same period last year.
Baxter restarts 2nd IV manufacturing line: 3 shortage updates
Baxter restarted a second IV solutions manufacturing line at its North Carolina facility this week as part of its recovery following Hurricane Helene. The line, along with the first that restarted Oct. 28, represents 50% of the site’s total production …
