From 2012 to 2021, breast cancer incidence has risen 1%, with steep increases among young women and Asian American/Pacific Islander women, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Kamala Harris to launch multimillion dollar healthcare ad targeting Trump
Kamala Harris is set to roll out a multimillion dollar advertising campaign focused on healthcare in response to former President Donald Trump’s calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act, NBC News reported Oct. 1.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center operating income increases 225%
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted an operating income of $168.3 million (2.2% margin) in fiscal 2024, up from an operating income of $51.7 million (0.8% margin) in 2023, according to its Sept. 30 financial report. …
Hospitals with highest, lowest heart attack readmission rates
Two Michigan hospitals had the highest excess readmission ratios for heart attack patients in the U.S. between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2022, according to CMS data released July 31.
2 systems, 1 mission: A CEO's 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' at the helm
Shane Strum brings a range of healthcare experience and now finds himself in a unique position: serving as the CEO of one health system while also acting as the interim CEO of another.
Henry Ford Health officially expands with Ascension Michigan: 7 things to know
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan have officially launched their joint venture to improve healthcare access, experience and outcomes.
Tenet completes sale of 5 Alabama hospitals: 6 things to know
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has completed the sale of its 70% majority ownership interest in Birmingham, Ala.-based Brookwood Baptist Health to Orlando (Fla.) Health.
Moffitt to offer patients on-demand virtual care through new platform
Moffitt Cancer Center patients will soon have access to on-demand virtual care services.
Connecticut law aims to improve safety of home health staff
A new Connecticut law provides home healthcare workers with greater protections when visiting patients, NBC Connecticut reported Sept. 30.
An 'underutilized' drug for C. diff infections
St. Louis-based Washington University School of Medicine researchers found that fidaxomicin, a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection, has increased in use but “remains underutilized.”
