University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington saw an 814% increase in blood infections, and the increase coincides with the arrival of xylazine as an illicit drug, according to a CDC report.
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Disruptors are retreating from healthcare
Several major players in the healthcare industry — Walmart, Optum and Walgreens’ VillageMD — are closing or scaling back their healthcare services in 2024.
Patient experience on the upswing, Leapfrog data suggests
Patient experience measures are showing early signs of rebounding after falling dramatically amid the pandemic, according to an analysis from The Leapfrog Group.
FTC cracks down on drug patents
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 10 drugmakers April 30 warning them that hundreds of patent listings for 20 drugs are invalid. The agency said “junk” listings keep drug prices high by stalling generic competition.
FTC cracks down on drug patents
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 10 drugmakers April 30 warning them that hundreds of patent listings for 20 drugs are invalid. The agency said “junk” listings keep drug prices high by stalling generic competition.
HHS' final rule to combat disability discrimination: What healthcare leaders should know
HHS finalized a rule May 1 that updates protections against disability discrimination in healthcare.
HHS' final rule to combat disability discrimination: What healthcare leaders should know
HHS finalized a rule May 1 that updates protections against disability discrimination in healthcare.
Amazon pharmacy home delivery services to expand to more cities
Amazon’s first-quarter earnings increased 225% in 2024 compared to last year, and the company listed its pharmacy services as one of its recent wins.
Amazon pharmacy home delivery services to expand to more cities
Amazon’s first-quarter earnings increased 225% in 2024 compared to last year, and the company listed its pharmacy services as one of its recent wins.
Wisconsin hospital pauses labor and delivery services
Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake (Wis.), a regional hospital of Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, said it will temporarily pause labor and delivery services beginning May 1 due to limited staffing.
