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Another study links Ozempic to rare vision loss

A preprint study confirmed an association between Ozempic’s active ingredient and an increased — but overall low — risk of vision loss. 

Hackensack Meridian names VP of revenue cycle integration

Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has named Erin Miller vice president of revenue cycle integration, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. 

Texas sues New York physician over abortion telehealth care

Texas’ attorney general is suing a New York physician for providing a Texas woman with abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth.

Hospital billing vendor to pay $2M over data breach

A hospital billing vendor has agreed to a $2 million settlement over a cyberattack that breached patient data from five health systems.

Drug price increases added $815M to US medical spending: 3 things to know

A new report from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review showed that recent unsupported price hikes for top-selling drugs contributed to $815 million to U.S. medical spending in 2023. 

AdventHealth Colorado hospital taps new CFO

Matt Gal has been named CFO of AdventHealth Parker (Colo.), part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, effective Jan. 27.

What front-line work taught 1 Mississippi hospital CEO

Throughout his two decades in healthcare — including as a critical care nurse early in his career — Rob Coleman, BSN, RN, has embraced the value of leadership visibility.

Maine health system to end employee pension benefits

Northern Light Health, a 10-hospital system headquartered in Brewer, Maine, is ending pension benefits for about 6,000 employees, effective July 1, 2025, the health system confirmed to Becker’s.

US adult obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade: Study

In 2023, the United States saw a slight decrease in obesity prevalence among adults, according to research findings published Dec. 13 in JAMA. 

A safety-net hospital CFO gets real about AI, cybersecurity spend

Phoenix-based Valleywise Health is proud of its history as a safety-net hospital, serving its unique community since 1877. In June, Valleywise Medical Center moved more than 200 patients from its legacy facility into a modern new facility – and the org…