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Asthma treatment shows reduced exacerbations: Study

A new asthma treatment, depemokimab, has shown promise in reducing exacerbations while maintaining a strong safety profile, according to findings presented at the 2025 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Co…

Dr. Oz vague on Medicaid cuts in nomination hearing: 6 notes

Mehmet Oz, MD, President Donald Trump’s pick for CMS administrator, sat through three hours of questioning March 14 from the Senate Finance Committee, which will now vote on whether to advance his nomination to the full Senate. 

What an aging population means for Aspirus

A $227 million expansion project at Aspirus Wausau (Wis.) Hospital — the largest investment in the health system’s history — aims to address rising patient volumes and reinforce the hospital as a destination for complex, specialized care, hospital Pres…

Bolstered by FEMA, 1115 waiver funds, Montefiore posts 1.9% margin in 2024 

New York City-based Montefiore Health System recorded a $164.7 million operating income (1.9% margin) in 2024, up from an operating income of $93.9 million (1.2% margin) in 2023, according to its March 14 finance report. 

The feminization of medicine, explained

The feminization of medicine has accelerated dramatically in the last four decades.

Tampa General takes over management of teaching hospital

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has taken on administrative leadership, operational management and strategic support for Lakeside Medical Center, a 70-bed public teaching hospital in Belle Glade, Fla., through an agreement with the Health Care District o…

Mayo Clinic ends most medical debt lawsuits in legal settlement: 5 notes

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic will halt almost all lawsuits to collect medical debt after entering into a legal settlement with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, according to the Star Tribune.

How BJC, SSM Health's 'impact investing' is tackling economic disparities

Hospitals and health systems have long recognized that health outcomes are shaped by more than just medical care. 

HCA debuts Kansas' 1st nurse apprenticeship

HCA Midwest Health launched a prelicensure nurse apprenticeship program March 13, the first in Kansas and the Kansas City, Kan., region.

Healthcare quality trends: 45 key stats

A March 11 report from the Peterson Center on Healthcare and KFF tracks the performance of healthcare systems over the last few decades.