Patients on dialysis who take denosumab face a 36% higher risk for major cardiovascular adverse events than patients who take oral bisphosphonates, according to a study published Jan. 6 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Corewell's culture shift: Well-being as a system priority
Corewell Health, based in Grand Rapids and Southfield, Mich., has undergone a culture transformation within the past five years, according to Kristin Jacob, MD.
Community health centers expand patient care: 5 things to know
While 66% percent of visits to community health centers were for medical services, the next highest visit category was for mental health and substance use disorder services at 13%, according to a KFF Health News report.
Compensation, utilization keep rising for cardio APPs: 10 takeaways
Advanced practice provider compensation has continued to increase year over year, according to 2023 data reported by the American College of Cardiology’s consulting firm, MedAxiom.
CDC eyes letting NPs, PAs read some radiology images
The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is considering allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to read some images.
Maryland system taps CNO
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md., has named Heather Markell, MSN, RN, as chief nursing officer.
Impact Advisors taps for R1 exec to spearhead revenue cycle expansion
Healthcare management consulting firm Impact Advisors has hired Wes Arnett to lead efforts to expand its Revenue Cycle Managed Services practice.
Google's ALS drug fails phase 3 trial
Fosigotifator, an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug developed by Calico Life Sciences, a biotech company backed by Google’s parent company Alphabet, failed to meet its primary endpoint, according to topline results from the Healey ALS platform trial.&…
Pharmaceuticals adding 'forever chemicals' to water supply: Study
A new study found that the widespread use of pharmaceuticals is introducing toxic “forever chemicals” into U.S. waterways, with large municipal wastewater treatment plants unable to effectively filter them out, The Washington Post reported Jan. 7.
Providence caps patient capacity at St. Vincent ahead of strike
Ahead of a planned strike by the Oregon Nurses Association, Providence said it has warned state officials that the work stoppage will put healthcare access at “significant risk.” Beginning Jan. 6, the health system is capping the number of patients at …
