Ron Werft, president and CEO of Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Cottage Health, will retire in 2025 after 24 years at the helm.
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Studies point to 2 potential new metformin uses
A pair of recent studies highlighted two potential new uses for metformin, a Type 2 diabetes drug. One points to the drug possibly helping people living with HIV, and another shows the drug could benefit adults who have long COVID-19.
New migraine drugs no better than regular painkillers: Study
A new study suggests that some recently marketed migraine medications may not be more effective than standard painkillers for treating acute migraine episodes.
UTHealth Houston creates nurse research institute
UTHealth Houston has established a nursing research institute to expand nurse-led research efforts that directly affect patient care.
3 GLP-1 updates
On Sept. 24, Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is slated to testify at a Senate committee hearing about the costs for Wegovy and Ozempic.
Body weight linked to 2nd diagnosis for cancer survivors: Study
Cancer survivors with overweight and obesity showed a 13.9% increased risk of developing a second cancer and a 33.2% increased risk of developing a second cancer related to obesity, according to a study published Sept. 17 in JAMA Open Network.
Physician practice sues Salem Health for $15M
Cardiology practice Oregon Health Center has filed a lawsuit against Salem (Ore.) Health, accusing the health system of defamation and monopolizing the cardiology market, according to local reports.
Advocate Health cancels real estate liens from medical debt
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health is canceling all judgment liens placed on homes and real estate as part of efforts to collect unpaid medical bills.
Cedars-Sinai tapped as official medical provider for 2028 Olympics
Cedars-Sinai Health System is partnering with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and will be the official medical provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Tenet CEO not interested in 'risky,' 'turnaround' assets
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare is not interested in taking on “risky” or “turnaround” hospitals and is focusing on “acquiring high-quality assets that have good margins,” CEO and Chair Saum Sutaria, MD, said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference.
