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FDA approves GLP-1 generic

On Dec. 23, the FDA approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ liraglutide injection, a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Victoza. 

HHS launches campaign against vaccine misinformation

In response to declining childhood vaccinations and rising infection rates across the U.S., HHS has launched a vaccine education campaign, encouraging parents to make informed healthcare decisions for their children based on more balanced information.

Trinity, Cleveland Clinic and more: 11 systems back in the black

After enduring operating losses in the third quarter of 2023, a wave of health systems turned their financial fortunes around in the third quarter of 2024, delivering improved margins and operating incomes. 

Physicians embrace cash-based payment models

Amid shrinking reimbursement rates and growing frustrations with administrative burdens, more physicians are turning to cash-only or direct primary care models. 

Nebraska hospital taps CEO from Alaska

Holly Wolff has been named CEO of Jefferson Community Health & Life in Fairbury, Neb., effective in early January.

U of Michigan hospital president steps down

Denny Martin, DO, has stepped down as president of Lansing-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing.

ChristianaCare's new chief well-being officer on the need to support caregivers

Maureen Leffler, DO, chief well-being officer of Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare, has been in her new role for about a month, but she is already making progress in addressing workforce challenges and improving employee well-being. 

Medline confidentially files for IPO

Medline Industries confidentially filed a proposed initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 

7 drugs now in shortage

After the FDA reaffirmed the end of Zepbound’s two-year shortage, drug companies have announced shortages for 32 presentations of seven medications. 

7 drugs now in shortage

After the FDA reaffirmed the end of Zepbound’s two-year shortage, drug companies have announced shortages for 32 presentations of seven medications.