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RSV vaccine roll-out recap: 5 notes on safety, efficacy

It has been 44 years since work toward a viable vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus began. But, after the inaugural roll-out of an RSV vaccine for older adults and a maternal vaccine to protect infants during the 2023-2024 viral season, new researc…

NY system taps exec for new C-suite role

Middletown, N.Y.-based Garnet Health has appointed Leroy Cordero Floyd III MD, to the new position of chief clinical transformation officer. 

The state canceling $2B in medical debt

Up to 1 million residents in Arizona may have their medical debt forgiven through a new program the state’s governor announced March 4. 

CoxHealth's international nurse fellowship 1st in US to earn accreditation

The international nurse fellowship program at Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth has been accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, making it the first such program in the country with the distinction. 

Bellevue Hospital taps dual president-CNO

The Bellevue (Ohio) Hospital has named Sara Brokaw, MSN, RN, its next president in addition to her current role as chief nursing officer. 

Catholic Health names hospital president

Meghan Aldrich, DNP, was named president of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Sisters of Charity Hospital and its Cheektowaga, N.Y.-based St. Joseph Campus, effective April 15.

Experts optimistic in weight loss drugs as addiction treatment

Anecdotally, patients on a popular class of weight loss drugs known as glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists are reporting another potential benefit experts are optimistic about: reduced cravings for alcohol. 

White House task force to scrutinize healthcare costs

President Joe Biden’s administration announced March 5 a task force focused on tackling “unfair and illegal pricing” in healthcare and other areas. 

135K syringe pumps flagged for delay risk

Smiths Medical has warned customers of more than 135,000 Medfusion syringe pumps about problems associated with earlier software versions. 

GE HealthCare, VUMC develop AI model

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has partnered with GE HealthCare to create AI models that can assess the pros and cons of immunotherapy.