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Pharmacist pay by state

The average pharmacist’s salary in the U.S. is $134,790, and 15 states and Washington, D.C., are above the average, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

5 things to know about Risant Health's CEO

With Washington, D.C.-based Risant Health closing its acquisition of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger, Jaewon Ryu, MD, will transition to the role of CEO of Risant. 

J&J to acquire heart devicemaker for $13B

Johnson & Johnson has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the cardiovascular medical device company Shockwave Medical, the drugmaker said April 5.  

47 health systems ranked by annual revenue

Most health systems saw revenues grow in 2023 as patient volumes rebounded and provider productivity increased. However, expenses continued to grow at a rapid rate, outpacing revenue for many systems. 

Biden boosts loan repayments to attract primary care providers to rural areas

Primary care providers who commit to practicing in shortage areas for two years may have as much as $75,000 in medical student debt forgiven through the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Employment of RNs, by state

About 3.2 million registered nurses are employed in the U.S., and California is the state with the highest employment level in RNs, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 3 and reflecting information from …

HHS 'misses the mark' in drug shortage proposal, ASHP says

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists partly welcomed HHS’ 18-page policy recommendations for drug shortage strategies, but the organization said it “proposes concerning penalties.”

Oregon 1st state to adopt 'physician associate'

Oregon has become the first state in the U.S. to adopt legislation changing the “physician assistant” title to “physician associate.” 

Amylyx to swipe ALS from market after study failure

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is withdrawing its FDA-approved therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Relyvrio, from the market after a phase 3 study failure, the company said April 4. 

Michigan city offers pregnant, postpartum moms $7,500 lifeline

In Flint, Mich., every pregnant and postpartum mother can receive $7,500 in aid over the first year of their baby’s life through a new program called Rx Kids.