Thousands of CVS workers in Southern California have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after a weekend strike, ABC News reported Oct. 24.
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The cyberthreat health system firewalls can't stop
No matter how sophisticated an organization’s technical defenses are, human error remains a significant vulnerability.
Michigan hospital rescinds lawsuit after labor deal approval: 6 notes
Registered nurses from McLaren Flint (Mich.) Hospital, represented by AFSCME Local 875, approved a four-year labor contract Oct. 24.
How Cleveland Clinic is tackling YouTube content challenges
Cleveland Clinic is addressing challenges in its YouTube content creation process by using AI tools.
FDA sets meeting on bulk substances: 3 notes
The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee is set to meet Dec. 4 to address regulatory questions on compounding practices, according to an Oct. 25 news release from the agency.
3 recent Ozempic studies to know
Researchers have recently identified more potential uses for Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications, including treating opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder and Alzheimer’s disease.
Avera's plan to make nursing school more affordable: 5 things to know
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has created a program designed to provide an affordable pathway into nursing.
Judge OKs sale of 7 Steward hospitals to American Healthcare Systems affiliate
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez approved the sale of seven Dallas-based Steward Health Care hospitals to Healthcare Systems of America, an affiliate of Glendale, Calif.-based American Healthcare Systems during an Oct. 25 court hearing.
University Hospitals needed to cut IV fluid use by 40%. It saved 65%
Cleveland-based University Hospitals typically consume 2,600 liters of intravenous fluids per day. However, with the temporary closure of the nation’s primary manufacturer of IV fluids, the system is now tasked with reducing its daily average to about …
5 reactions to Harris' home care coverage proposal
As part of her presidential campaign platform, Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding Medicare coverage to include at-home care. Since the Oct. 8 announcement, industry experts and organizations have expressed support for the plan.
