Biotech company Illumina was fined $476 million by the European Union for acquiring cancer test company Grail without vetting from the EU, Bloomberg reported July 12.
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Where healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine rules stand in states now
Some states have lifted their COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers at regulated healthcare facilities, while at least one other is considering doing so.
Yale New Haven hospital names chief nursing officer
Bridgeport (Conn.) Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, has selected Mary Christoffersen, DNP, RN, to serve as senior vice president and chief nursing officer.
Yale New Haven Hospital president to step down
Keith Churchwell, MD, will resign as president of Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital on Aug. 11.
US supply of dimercaprol sinks
There’s a national shortage of dimercaprol, the main therapy for lead poisoning, The Wall Street Journal reported July 11. About four months ago, the country’s only domestic supplier of the product closed its doors.
US supply of dimercaprol sinks
There’s a national shortage of dimercaprol, the main therapy for lead poisoning, The Wall Street Journal reported July 11. About four months ago, the country’s only domestic supplier of the product closed its doors.
Idaho becomes 1st state without formal maternal death review process
The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal deaths in high-income countries and Idaho is above the national average. Despite this, Idaho legislators have rejected the formation of a permanent committee to formally review such deaths, KFF Health News repo…
Idaho becomes 1st state without formal maternal death review process
The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal deaths in high-income countries and Idaho is above the national average. Despite this, Idaho legislators have rejected the formation of a permanent committee to formally review such deaths, KFF Health News repo…
Why disruptors like CVS and Optum spent $17B on home health companies
Disruptors such as CVS Health and Optum are buying home health companies to grab a share of the $265 billion of Medicare services that are expected to move to the home by 2025, the American Hospital Association reported July 11.
Joint Commission launches memory care certificate for assisted living facilities
The Joint Commission partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to create the Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities.
