Bryan Stiltz has been appointed CEO of AdventHealth Medical Group in the health system’s Rocky Mountain region.
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Mounjaro lowers Type 2 diabetes risk in phase 3 trial: Study
A phase 3 trial found that Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide significantly reduced the risk of progression to Type 2 diabetes in prediabetic adults over a three-year period. Nearly 99% of individuals treated with tirzepatide remained diabetes-free by the end of …
Donations continue for $265M heart institute
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System continues to receive donations for the system’s $265 million heart institute, expected to open in 2027.
FDA struggles to retain inspectors: GAO
The FDA continues to face significant staffing shortages in its drug inspection workforce, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
Hospitals with highest, lowest readmission rates for coronary bypass
Tyler, Texas-based Christus Mother Frances Hospital had the lowest unplanned readmission rate for coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the U.S. between July 1, 2020, and July 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Oct. 30.
'Doctor-in-a-box' startup shutters
Healthcare startup Forward, known for its AI-driven “doctor-in-a-box” service, is shutting down, EndPointsNews reported Nov. 13.
Feds warn of likely Chinese state hackers targeting healthcare
Federal authorities are warning the healthcare sector of hackers who are most likely Chinese state threat actors.
6 pros and cons of virtual nursing
An Iowa health system has experienced the highs and lows of virtual nursing since launching the technology amid the pandemic.
Amazon unveils new telehealth options: 5 notes
Amazon has launched new telehealth options for Prime members that display the prices upfront.
MD Anderson oncologist heads into Fred Hutch leadership role
Seattle-based Fred Hutch Cancer Center named Nicole Fleming, MD, as its inaugural deputy chief medical officer.
