Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has introduced a bill that would ban pharmaceutical companies from restricting access to 340B drug pricing program discounts, according to a Sept. 11 press release shared with Becker’s.
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Care deserts spread across specialties
This year, Becker’s has reported on care deserts expanding for five specialties.
17 best health system employers, per Fortune
Fortune and Great Place to Work have released their annual “Best Workplaces in Health Care” list, with a Texas-based health system claiming the top spot.
Allina CFO's 'back-to-basics' strategy drives $161M turnaround
Minneapolis-based Allina Health reported an operating loss of $63.2 million (-4.5% margin)in the second quarter, a 49% improvement on the $122.7 million loss (-9.6% margin) reported in the second quarter of 2023.
Top 10 EHR requests from physicians
Twenty years after a government mandate for EHR interoperability, clinicians’ needs still aren’t being fully met by the technology, KLAS Research reported.
HCA taps division VP of finance
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA has named William Bustamante Far West Division vice president of finance, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.
Philadelphia-area hospitals see leadership churn
Philadelphia-area hospitals and health systems have experienced a busy year of leadership turnover, with eight changes in more than eight months, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Hospital payroll on the rise
Hospital and health system payroll continued to steadily rise in August, according to Fitch Ratings, which expects more of the same in September.
3 healthcare AI startups raise $100M
Thirty-five artificial intelligence startups have raised $100 million or more in 2024 — and three of those focus on healthcare, according to a list compiled by TechCrunch.
Providence expands digital assistant to 7,000-plus providers
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has expanded the use of its MedPearl digital referral assistant to more than 7,000 providers.
