By 2030, between 2.5 million and 3.8 million cases of obstructive sleep apnea can be avoided — a 10.7% reduction in overall prevalence — based on estimates of patients taking Wegoy.
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HCA sells hospital to UCLA Health
Los Angeles-based UCLA Health has acquired a 260-bed hospital from HCA Healthcare’s Far West division.
VA touts success with Oracle Health EHR amid watchdog concerns
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Oracle Health implementation at one of its Chicago-area facilities is exceeding early expectations, Nextgov reported March 27.
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill on independent prescribing authority for APRNs
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on March 29 vetoed a bill that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe certain medications without the supervision of a physician.
Virginia health system parts ways with CEO
Amy Carrier is no longer president and CEO of Lynchburg, Va.-based Centra Health, which she has led since September 2021.
81% of oncologists say patients should consent to AI treatment before use
Approximately 81% of oncologists said patients should consent to artificial intelligence use for cancer treatment decisions, a recent survey found.
20 health systems with strong finances
Here are 20 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released in 2024.
39 physician specialties by industry payments
Physicians were paid $12.13 billion between 2013 and 2022, according to a report published in JAMA Network March 28.
Another state joins PA Licensure Compact
West Virginia is now the fifth state to enact the PA Licensure Compact, the American Academy of Physician Associates said March 28.
14 chief wellness officers to know | 2024
Becker’s is pleased to name 14 chief wellness officers to know.
