As mpox cases rise globally, many Americans at high risk of contracting the virus are struggling to access the Jynneos vaccine due to its high cost and gaps in insurance coverage, The New York Times reported Nov. 4.
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Barriers surround mpox vaccine access: 5 things to know
U of Maryland hospital CEO to retire after 15 years
Noel Cervino, president and CEO of University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, will retire later this year.
McKesson to pay $448K to settle discriminatory hiring allegations: 4 things to know
The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has reached a settlement with McKesson Medical-Surgical to resolve allegations of systemic hiring discrimination at its Grapevine, Texas, facility.
Nurses, management clash over staffing committee election
Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center hospital’s unionized nurses and management are facing off in an internal staffing committee election, according to the Times Union.
Parkland Health's plan to take employee wellness beyond a 'buzzword'
As a safety-net health system, Dallas-based Parkland Health provides care to community members who are typically underserved and at high risk.
Texas hospital names new chief nursing officer
Methodist Hospital Northeast in San Antonio, Texas, has appointed Angela Saif, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer.
Why 4 health systems are collaborating on digital innovation
A new innovation consortium featuring four major health systems plans to focus on the digital side of healthcare.
The drivers of new C-suite role creation
In creating new C-suite roles within healthcare, hospitals and health systems have cited reasons as varied as seeing new opportunities for growth or finding gaps in coverage as their motivation.
HCA's latest leadership moves
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has recently made several executive changes within its hospitals.
Henry Ford Health CFO talks expanded role, Ascension Michigan JV
Robin Damschroder’s recent promotion from executive vice president and CFO to executive vice president, president of value-based enterprise and CFO of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health comes at an exciting time for the health system, as it recently launc…
