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Northwestern sues Moderna for alleged patent infringement in COVID shots

Moderna is facing allegations that it misused innovations from researchers at Northwestern University to develop its mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which became widely available to the public in 2021 to combat the pandemic. 

Ascension foundation donates $1M for postpartum needs

The Ascension Foundation for Health Equity granted more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations across the U.S. to support postpartum mothers and their families.

4 keys to recruiting women, people of color, per 1 CHRO

Throughout her career, Elizabeth Veliz, the first chief human resources officer of Ithaca, N.Y.-based Cayuga Health System, has seen a range of strategies to recruit more women or people of color and retain them. She has also gained insights on success…

Moody's downgrades Pennsylvania system's rating

Moody’s has downgraded Meadowbrook, Pa.-based Redeemer Health’s rating to “B1” from “Ba2.” 

Maine system shuffles leadership after 2 hospital presidents exit

Tricia Costigan has stepped down as president of two Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health facilities following the resignation of another hospital president.

Judge grants Steward law firm $36M in bankruptcy case

The judge overseeing Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy has approved  a request for reimbursement of $36 million for fees and expenses from the company’s lawyers, The Boston Globe reported Oct. 17.

$17M grant boosts U of Oklahoma Native American cancer outcomes initiative: 4 things to know

Norman-based University of Oklahoma has received a $17.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to improve cancer outcomes in Native American tribal nations and communities. 

Mississippi system taps VP as interim CEO

Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Forrest Health has named an interim president and CEO following the resignation of its leader of the past five years.

Atrium, Novant compete for PET scanner: 7 things to know

Two North Carolina health systems are offering proposals to secure a 3D body scanner that would cost millions, The Charlotte Observer reported Oct. 15.

Medicare Advantage plans 'intentionally using prior authorization to boost profits': Senate report

The largest Medicare Advantage insurers have prioritized profits over patient care by increasing the use of prior authorization in recent years to frequently deny post-acute care services to older adults, according to a report published Oct. 17 by the …