In 2024, the cost of Ozempic increased 3.5% as health systems, payers and patients scramble to manage the drug’s soaring popularity.
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Telehealth utilization on the upswing
Telehealth utilization experienced significant growth nationally and in all U.S. census regions during November 2023, according to a new report from FAIR Health’s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.
Connecticut denies Nuvance bid to close hospital's labor and delivery unit
Danbury, Connecticut-based Nuvance Health’s certificate of need to terminate labor and delivery services at its Sharon (Conn.) Hospital has been denied by the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy.
Can health systems afford AI talent?
Health systems are rapidly incorporating artificial intelligence into their operating models and clinical care delivery. Many are partnering with digital health companies or pioneering AI-driven EHR applications with external tech support.
Tennessee man sentenced in conspiracy to sell patient information
A man who pleaded guilty to conspiring with five former employees of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Hospital to unlawfully disclose patient information has been sentenced to five years of probation.
Tennessee man sentenced in conspiracy to sell patient information
A man who pleaded guilty to conspiring with five former employees of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Hospital to unlawfully disclose patient information has been sentenced to five years of probation.
Top-paying states for 13 medical technician specialties
Medical dosimetrists are the highest-paying technician specialty in the country, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Top-paying states for 13 medical technician specialties
Medical dosimetrists are the highest-paying technician specialty in the country, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Maine health system restores EHR after cybersecurity incident
After taking its EHR offline after its servers were compromised, Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health has successfully brought its patient records system back online as of Feb. 5.
Travel nursing startup Nomad Health cuts jobs
Travel nursing startup Nomad Health has reduced its workforce.
