Drugmakers Pfizer and Valneva are one step closer to obtaining FDA approval for what would be the first Lyme disease vaccine after publishing positive results from a phase 3 trial, the companies announced July 17.
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10 best, worst states for women's health outcomes
Women in Massachusetts have the best health outcomes of any state, while patients in Mississippi report the lowest, according to a new analysis from The Commonwealth Fund.
The state of drug shortages: ASHP
The number of ongoing drug shortages has decreased since early 2024, but some fundamental and life-saving therapies remain in short supply.
Pregnancy and parenthood of surgical residents: 4 findings
A study conducted by researchers from Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital showed disparities in pregnancy and parenthood experiences among female and male surgical residents.
Baptist reinforces payer strategy, forecasts $100M revenue boost
With a new partnership, Baptist Health said it seeks to unlock access to medications amid “challenging payor networks.”
Sens. Markey, Sanders push Steward investigation, CEO subpoena
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will vote the week of July 22 to subpoena Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, and to conduct a “thorough and comprehensive investigation” into what led to the Dallas-based health sys…
Biden cancels $1.2B in student loan debt, including for healthcare workers
The Biden administration is canceling an additional $1.2 billion in student debt for more than 35,000 public service workers, which includes nurses and other healthcare workers.
Midyear reflection with 3 CFOs
From mitigating inflation to monitoring changes in volume and labor cost trends, hospital and health system CFOs have been tasked with navigating multiple financial challenges in the first six months of 2024.
Why CommonSpirit Health is investing in the home
Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health has grown into the country’s largest Catholic provider of care at home.
Women's health scorecard: Where each state ranks
Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island are the top-performing states for women’s health and reproductive care, according to a July 18 report from The Commonwealth Fund.
