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Why Emory is all in on Apple

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is the first health system in the U.S. to implement Epic on a large scale on Mac platforms, and the move has had substantial cost savings and environmental benefits, Scott Smiser, chief technology officer for the health s…

Tower Health taps VP of pharmacy

West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health recently promoted Stephanie Goldman, PharmD, from a hospital pharmacy leadership role to a systemwide job. 

The physician gender pay gap: 6 new findings

On average, a male physician practicing full-time in the U.S. earned about 29% more than a female counterpart in 2023.

Weight loss drugs helped drive 13.5% increase in pharma costs: Study

Hospital pharmaceutical costs marginally decreased in 2023 because of the lessened need for COVID-19 drugs, but overall healthcare spending on drugs grew 13.5% — largely because of weight loss medications, a new study found. 

8 health system finalists for digital marketing awards

Eight health systems were named finalists for PR Daily’s 2024 Social Media & Digital Awards.

Hospital CEO turnover down 47% in March

Hospitals reported eight CEO changes last month, marking a 47% decrease from February.

Walgreens rolls out gene, cell therapy services

Walgreens is expanding its specialty pharmacy offerings, including gene and cell therapy services, the company said April 25. 

Indiana Hospital Association president to step down

Brian Tabor plans to step down from his role as president of the Indiana Hospital Association.

OU Health cancer center expands across state

Oklahoma City-based OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is expanding to the northeastern part of the state.

Why Americans skip primary care visits: 6 new findings

The majority of U.S. adults say they’ve had a recent annual physical exam, but among those who haven’t, scheduling issues were the most common barrier, according to new survey findings from U.S. News and World Report.