Smiths Medical is recalling its paraPAC Plus ventilators because of the possibility that the patient outlet connector could loosen or detach, affecting active ventilation.
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AdventHealth CEO's 5 tips to navigate resistance
Pushing through resistance is vital in creating change for the future, according to Terry Shaw, president and CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth.
How a community flash point sparked a $30M Allina Health investment
Amid civil unrest in 2020, spurred by various social, political and economic factors, Allina Health had its own moment of reflection. The Minneapolis-based health system, whose corporate headquarters and flagship hospital are blocks from where George F…
$180M bond deal to fund WoodBridge's acquisition of Pennsylvania system
Nonprofit organization WoodBridge Healthcare intends to use bond financing debt to acquire a three-hospital system in Pennsylvania from Community Health Systems, The Scranton Times-Tribune reported Sept. 23.
Federal court revives hundreds of lawsuits over osteoporosis drug
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated more than 500 lawsuits against drugmaker Merck & Co. because of its osteoporosis drug Fosamax, which plaintiffs allege increases risk of thigh bone fractures, according to court documents reviewed by Becker’s.
Inside the GLP-1 'price war'
GLP-1 manufacturers are now offering significant discounts to entice payers and employers to cover their popular medications, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 20.
Following the 'squiggly' path to the C-suite: 3 things to know
The path to top executive roles is less straightforward than it once was, with leaders often gaining experience across various industries, job functions and companies.
CommonSpirit hospital in Iowa taps president
Kristen Blum was named president of CHI Health Mercy-Council Bluffs (Iowa), according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
Akron Children's to end contract with specialist group
Akron (Ohio) Children’s plans to end its contract with the medical group that employs neonatologists working in its neonatal ICU in March, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
New York hospital promotes CFO, taps COO
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center has promoted two executive leaders, with Rick Braun Jr. stepping into the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Matthew DuBois becoming vice president and CFO, effective Oct. 20.
