Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System plans to establish a proton beam therapy center after receiving a $50 million gift from an anonymous donor.
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FDA highlights injury risk for some patients on liver disease drug
The FDA has issued a safety warning about the use of Ocaliva in patients with primary biliary cholangitis, specifically those who do not have cirrhosis of the liver.
Lawmakers probe CVS Caremark over potential anti-competitive practices
House Republicans are investigating whether CVS Caremark, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, violated federal antitrust laws by allegedly blocking independent pharmacies from using cost-saving tools outside of its network, The Hill reported Dec. 12.&n…
OhioHealth to open $226M outpatient cancer center
Columbus-based OhioHealth unveiled plans to open a $226 million outpatient cancer center, with construction slated to begin in 2026.
Cook Children's executive to retire
After 17 years in the role, James Cunningham, MD, is retiring as executive vice president and chief medical officer at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, Texas.
What inclusive leadership means to this AdventHealth market CEO
Lorenzo Brown, president and CEO for Orange City, Fla.-based AdventHealth Fish Memorial and the West Volusia market, has shared his perspective on what it means to lead inclusively, emphasizing the importance of valuing individuality in a team and fost…
Wyoming hospital CEO exits
Erick Twyman is no longer serving as dual CEO and CFO of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, Wyo., effective Dec. 10.
Nurses at Prime Healthcare hospital OK labor deal: 4 things to know
Nurses at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, Pa., part of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare, have approved a new three-year labor contract after 15 months of negotiations.
Arkansas hospital hit with immediate jeopardy warning amid leadership turmoil
Eureka Springs (Ark.) Hospital received an immediate jeopardy warning Nov. 22 after surveyors found it lacked adequate emergency diagnostic laboratory services. The warning was lifted Dec. 3 after the hospital submitted a plan of correction, according …
Oregon group disaffiliates from MGMA
Following 16 others, an Oregon association for medical managers is disaffiliating from the Medical Group Management Association and rebranding as a Healthcare Leaders Association.
